Voyant was one of only 77 companies selected from hundreds of applications to debut at DEMO 08, the premier launch venue for new products, technologies and companies.

Voyant @Home helps people understand the big-picture impact of life-changing events and their long-term financial implications -- from the birth of a child to the early retirement of a spouse. Unlike one-dimensional personal finance software, expense aggregators and budget calculators, the product features interactive forecasts, "what if"scenarios and online collaboration tools that give consumers more control and customization than traditional financial planning options. Even better, Voyant @Home is a free, Web-based Internet application that allows users to manage up-to-the-minute plan information from the convenience and privacy of their home, office or favorite coffee shop.

"For too many people, financial planning is a daunting and unpleasant task typified by impersonal service, antiquated technology and ill-suited product recommendations," said Dr. Jason Glazier, a Voyant board member and former senior vice president and CTO of Lincoln Financial Group. "Unfortunately, that reality has led many consumers to abandon financial planning processes completely. Voyant @Home introduces a new model in financial planning where you control the input and the outcome -- and you don't have to be a financial expert to achieve great results."

"What impressed me most about Voyant @Home is how the product presents complex financial information in a format that is relevant and accessible to all types of users," said Chris Shipley, DEMO executive producer. "By bridging the gap between consumers and professional advisors, Voyant @Home is poised to help people of any means achieve their financial needs and dreams."

Voyant @Home's innovative features include:

*Timeline -- defines key life stages and events; foresees important financial obstacles and opportunities.

*Simulations/Illustrations -- demonstrates the impact of life- changing events such as birth, marriage and retirement; illustrates products and services such as life insurance, investments and loans that support personal financial goals.

*Real-Time Snapshots -- compares current account balances to established goals; defines and tracks action items.

*Collaboration -- supports secure communication with designated community members including friends, family, employers, and professional advisors.

*Data Mining/Analytics -- recommends areas for potential improvement based on established industry norms such as fees and coverage rates.

A core component of Voyant @Home is Voyant Community, a fully-featured social networking platform that creates compelling opportunities for dialogue between users and their friends, family and trusted advisors. With Voyant Community, people can chat online, join a forum and interactively (and anonymously) share plans with others -- including members of affinity groups with similar interests, concerns and questions. Whether someone is a small business owner considering expansion, or an adult child supporting aging parents, Voyant @Home helps users exchange valuable advice and information that improves outcomes and mitigates the risks of unforeseen events. And if an individual needs expert counsel, Voyant's Advisor Connect feature provides a direct link to a wide selection of licensed professionals.

"Everyone deserves the opportunity to own and define his or her path to financial health," said David Kaufman, CEO and founder of Voyant. "Our goal is to empower consumers to participate more directly and frequently in the financial planning process, and to help them understand the immediate impact and importance of specific planning assumptions." -- Voyant, Inc.