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FINTECH JUN 09, 2014
Older investors turn to the web to manage assets

More investors over 50 are firing their advisers and managing their own finances through online platforms, as the myth of tech-illiterate old-timers is debunked.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUN 06, 2014
Pershing expands managed account platform, boosts alts information

Adviser custodian and B-D clearing firm faces competition for assets with Fidelity, Schwab.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH JUN 05, 2014
HD Vest launches tax analysis tool for advisers

The 1040 Analyst tech tool matches individual client data to tax-advantaged financial strategies.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUN 04, 2014
Cybersecurity gets the SEC's attention as agency plans to query advisers on safeguards

In risk alert, regulator provides advisers with a detailed checklist of what it expects firms to provide for cybersecurity protection.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUN 03, 2014
Pershing updates technology platforms – all at once

NetX360 revised with new interfaces and flexibility for users.

By twelsh
RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2014
A new planning tool for advisers challenges clients to win a game

Using gamification can help further conversations.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUN 03, 2014
Is there a popup opt-in revolution under way?

More sites are finding value in using popups to increase the reach of opt-in e-mail lists.

By Blane Warrene
FINTECH JUN 03, 2014
Make your world small on social media

Overwhelming. That is frequent feedback when discussing the first six months of a financial adviser's initial effort using social media in his or her business. Part of the challenge is learning techniques to use on social networks to filter and manage the fire hose of content that comes in the social stream.

By Blane Warrene
FINTECH JUN 03, 2014
Small advisory firm walks tall in putting technology to use

No small chore to put together technology to deliver top-notch client reports.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH JUN 03, 2014
Google+: Ghost town or essential tool?

Depending upon whom you speak with, Google+ can be a ghost town or a key step in the evolution of social media. However, based on a number of shrewd moves in building Google+, the search giant is surging in the field seeking your social attention.

By Blane Warrene
FINTECH JUN 03, 2014
LPL upgrades mobile application

Adviser feedback results in improvements to the app, including secure messaging.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUN 03, 2014
How to use your CRM to increase productivity

How do you gauge your firm's productivity? Don't underestimate the power of leveraging your CRM solution to help gather key performance metrics such as time spent per client, client turnover and more.

By gfriedman
FINTECH MAY 30, 2014
Working remotely experiment over: Back home in San Diego

After an extended trip to France, Sheryl Rowling answers the question: Is it possible to work remotely for a month?

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH MAY 30, 2014
How to avoid becoming extinct as technology disrupts wealth management

The advisory community needs to recognize that technology is fundamentally changing the way investors are consuming financial services these days.

By Neal Ringquist
FINTECH MAY 30, 2014
'Match.com' for advisers and clients expands to San Francisco

The startup's latest debut follows a successful New York launch

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH MAY 30, 2014
Don't let disruptive technology derail your business

Robo-advisers will “change the way that my business needs to operate,” Fortigent co-founder says.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH MAY 30, 2014
Does Vanguard pose a threat to advisers?

The fund giant's online advice platform is viewed by some as a threat, but others see it as complementary. Trevor Hunnicutt reports.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH MAY 28, 2014
SEC warns investors about pitfalls of Bitcoin

Checkered history, lack of regulation among reasons to be wary of virtual currency, agency says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 28, 2014
Rout in social media stocks crushing ETFs

The falloff in social media stocks is burning investors who piled into one of last year's most popular exchange-traded funds.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH MAY 28, 2014
Are you stuck in a technology rut?

Taking a hard look at the age-old rule we seem to live by: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

By Sheryl Rowling