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Betterment’s Jon Stein steps down as CEO
FINTECH DEC 08, 2020
Betterment’s Jon Stein steps down as CEO

The company's founder will be replaced by Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, former Viacom Media Networks' chief operating officer

By Nicole Casperson
Model portfolio assets hit $4.1 trillion in Q3
FINTECH DEC 08, 2020
Model portfolio assets hit $4.1 trillion in Q3

More than half of advisers say they expect to increase usage, according to a new survey by Broadridge Financial

By Nicole Casperson
Looking ahead to the next normal
FINTECH DEC 07, 2020
Looking ahead to the next normal

A clear takeaway from the current normal is that reduced opportunities to engage with peers leaves a real void

By George Moriarty
Advisers are adopting fee-for-planning models — and charging accordingly
FINTECH DEC 03, 2020
Advisers are adopting fee-for-planning models — and charging accordingly

With more clients engaged with financial planning, advisers are increasing fees and evolving the way they charge for their services, according to new research

By Nicole Casperson
J.P. Morgan Asset Management to acquire fintech 55ip
FINTECH DEC 02, 2020
J.P. Morgan Asset Management to acquire fintech 55ip

The acquisition will expand access to model portfolios and automated tax management technology for J.P. Morgan Asset Management's network of advisers

By Nicole Casperson
FMG Suite acquires digital marketer Twenty Over Ten
FINTECH DEC 02, 2020
FMG Suite acquires digital marketer Twenty Over Ten

The acquisition closes during a year when the largest planned increase in spending is expected to be in digital marketing

By Nicole Casperson
Orion taps Ascensus veteran to expand 529 offering
FINTECH NOV 30, 2020
Orion taps Ascensus veteran to expand 529 offering

Orion currently serves as program manager for Texas' 529 plan and partners with the program managers for Mississippi and Vermont

By Nicole Casperson
How women-led fintechs are combating the gender wealth gap
FINTECH NOV 28, 2020
How women-led fintechs are combating the gender wealth gap

Female-led fintechs use digital platforms to curate content and tools aimed at deconstructing systemic issues that have kept women from investing

By Nicole Casperson
Mobile app usage up, client satisfaction down: J.D. Power
FINTECH NOV 25, 2020
Mobile app usage up, client satisfaction down: J.D. Power

Chase and Wells Fargo mobile apps ranked higher than competing offerings from Schwab, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, according to new research

By Nicole Casperson
3 tips for customizing client communication
OPINION NOV 24, 2020
3 tips for customizing client communication

Being armed with the data that allow you to target your customization efforts is essential

By David Mehlhorn
‘Everyone deserves access to financial planning': Angela Pecoraro
FINTECH NOV 23, 2020
‘Everyone deserves access to financial planning': Angela Pecoraro

Advicent’s CEO talks moving financial planning software downstream and the company’s internal program that retains female talent and leadership

By Nicole Casperson
Why Oranj could be up for sale post-mortem
FINTECH NOV 20, 2020
Why Oranj could be up for sale post-mortem

There could be interest from firms looking to leverage Oranj as a distribution platform, according to experts

By Nicole Casperson
Schwab's Hathi recommends advisers leverage technology for scale and personalized services
FINTECH NOV 20, 2020
Schwab's Hathi recommends advisers leverage technology for scale and personalized services

Take digital as far as possible to free up human capital

By Jeff Benjamin 
Oranj to close by year's end
FINTECH NOV 18, 2020
Oranj to close by year's end

The Chicago-based fintech has notified its adviser clients that it is currently winding down operations with a transition plan in place

By Nicole Casperson
Addepar closes on $117 million funding round
FINTECH NOV 18, 2020
Addepar closes on $117 million funding round

The money will be used to expand the company’s wealth management platform

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy
FINTECH NOV 17, 2020
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy

The chief executive officer is working with regulators to help build a federal rule to govern data usage

By Nicole Casperson
Fidelity launches managed account platform
FINTECH NOV 16, 2020
Fidelity launches managed account platform

The new platform ties together eMoney financial planning and investment management that could position the custodian to rival TAMP offerings

By Nicole Casperson
Free financial planning apps enter the equation
FINTECH NOV 16, 2020
Free financial planning apps enter the equation

The tools provided by big players like Fidelity and Schwab are a plus for investors just starting out, but what do they mean for smaller advisory firms?

By Nicole Casperson
‘Embrace planning, it's a better business model’: Fidelity's Mike Durbin
FINTECH NOV 13, 2020
‘Embrace planning, it's a better business model’: Fidelity's Mike Durbin

The president of Fidelity Institutional shares his views on the changing terrain for financial advisory firms and a key trend that advisers should keep an eye on

By Nicole Casperson
Are financial planning apps the next fintech target?
RIA NEWS NOV 13, 2020
Are financial planning apps the next fintech target?

Advisers have the advantage when it comes to creating plans, but several digital apps launched by major financial institutions are thriving

By Sean Allocca