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New bill aims to ease access to online accounts after client's death
FINTECH FEB 10, 2016
New bill aims to ease access to online accounts after client's death

A bill that was introduced in 11 states this month may provide guidance and structure for accessing online accounts upon an individual's death.

By Alessandra Malito
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition
FINTECH FEB 09, 2016
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition

TD Ameritrade Institutional, the adviser arm of the custodian, says working with 16 robo-advisory platforms allows advisers to pick their preference.

By Alessandra Malito
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool

Other advisers can take a page from the the firm's action plan.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2016
Lessons in leadership for advisers from 'Game of Thrones'

The industry's proverbial war will be won by advisers who understand the power of technology.

By Joe Duran
TD Veo One dashboard expected in fall
FINTECH FEB 05, 2016
TD Veo One dashboard expected in fall

TD Ameritrade Institutional expects to roll out its Veo One platform, a dashboard for advisers to seamlessly connect software programs, this fall.

By Alessandra Malito
RBC partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor for robo-adviser pilot program
FINTECH FEB 05, 2016
RBC partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor for robo-adviser pilot program

Half a dozen markets will test the new platform before potential approval nationwide.

By Alessandra Malito
The biggest drawbacks of the retail robo-advisers
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
The biggest drawbacks of the retail robo-advisers

For those looking for more than just account-level “multiple choice” investing, there's no substitute for an adviser.

By Sheryl Rowling
TD Ameritrade to acquire FA Insight for big data
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
TD Ameritrade to acquire FA Insight for big data

The research firm was acquired to help TD better deliver big data capabilities to RIAs.

By Alessandra Malito
Retirement income hit with highest effective tax rates
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
Retirement income hit with highest effective tax rates

New software helps advisers maximize spendable income for clients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
What robo-advisers do right
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
What robo-advisers do right

Retail robos have a lot to offer investors, but are they really as good as they seem?

By Sheryl Rowling
5 adviser tech trends that will define 2016
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
5 adviser tech trends that will define 2016

Think small data, mobile strategies, more virtual advisers and yes, robos.

By Alessandra Malito
CRM software is old-school but still a trouble spot for many advisers
FINTECH FEB 03, 2016
CRM software is old-school but still a trouble spot for many advisers

T3's Bruckenstein says more than 20% don't use it, while another 20% think they do but really don't.

By Jeff Benjamin
The rich already use robo-advisers, and that scares banks
FINTECH FEB 02, 2016
The rich already use robo-advisers, and that scares banks

Banks are watching wealthy clients flirt with robo-advisers, and that's one reason the lenders are racing to release their own versions of the automated investing technology.

By Bloomberg
Adviser's Consultant: How to build a social media strategy that begets business
FINTECH JAN 29, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: How to build a social media strategy that begets business

David Edwards of Heron Financial Group says advisers shouldn't be afraid to experiment on the web.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JAN 29, 2016
Consider yourself warned on message archiving

Firms may have to spend more money and more management time upgrading their archiving systems

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH JAN 28, 2016
Which robos got off to the fastest start in 2016?

By Alessandra Malito
6 adviser technology resolutions for a more organized 2016
FINTECH JAN 27, 2016
6 adviser technology resolutions for a more organized 2016

This adviser takes a risk by publishing their technology goals for the new year

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH JAN 26, 2016
United Capital acquires digital planning tool FlexScore

Advisory firm United Capital has acquired FlexScore, an online platform that produces a single number to represent a consumer's financial health.

By Alessandra Malito
This app can help advisers better broadcast messages to clients
FINTECH JAN 21, 2016
This app can help advisers better broadcast messages to clients

Periscope offers a way for advisers to Tweet with video rather than just words and photos.

By Sheryl Rowling
Dealing with difficult people online
OPINION JAN 21, 2016
Dealing with difficult people online

Take these steps to maintain your integrity in a social media environment that can get heated.

By Kristin Andree