Manal Syeda Ali is a Senior Content Specialist at InvestmentNews, producing investing and portfolio management content. Her writing covers exchange-traded funds (ETFs), portfolio construction, wealthtech, fintech innovation, and high-net-worth client strategy — with a focus on how financial advisors and registered investment advisors (RIAs) can build and scale sophisticated investment practices. She brings a grounding in both financial markets and journalism to her work, having transitioned to financial media following industry experience and earlier roles at retail investing publications.