Artivest, an independent digital platform for alternative investing, has appointed industry veteran Karl Jaeger to the position of chief financial officer (CFO).

Jaeger has more than 25 years of experience in the fintech industry, with a focus on data and software companies. He most recently served as CFO of Strategic Insight, which provides asset managers with data, business intelligence and information services.

Jaeger received his B.S. degree in accounting from St. John’s University.

Founded in 2011 by James Waldinger, Artivest has headquarters in New York, where Jaeger will be based, and in San Diego.