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Robo-advisers gain new, younger clients amid market turmoil
FINTECH MAR 31, 2020
Robo-advisers gain new, younger clients amid market turmoil

TD Ameritrade, Wealthfront and Betterment have seen the number of account openings soar since stocks declined

By Bloomberg
The latest in financial adviser fintech — March 2020
FINTECH MAR 30, 2020
The latest in financial adviser fintech — March 2020

Latest News in Financial Advisor #FinTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors and wealth management.

By Michael Kitces
Robinhood accused of offering customers credits to squelch suits
FINTECH MAR 27, 2020
Robinhood accused of offering customers credits to squelch suits

Attorneys for users suing the company asked a judge to order Robinhood to stop sending 'misleading communications'

By Bloomberg
3 Questions: Adding video with Megan Carpenter
FINTECH MAR 27, 2020
3 Questions: Adding video with Megan Carpenter

The CEO of FiComm Partners talks about how advisers can best work video into their mix of client communications

By InvestmentNews
Top 9 firms for do-it-yourself investors
FINTECH MAR 27, 2020
Top 9 firms for do-it-yourself investors

Self-directed investors are looking for more of a human touch, according to J.D. Power's annual study

By InvestmentNews
Vanguard moving forward with new robo-adviser
FINTECH MAR 24, 2020
Vanguard moving forward with new robo-adviser

In addition to retirement accounts, Vanguard plans to give advice on emergency funds, debt and managing extra cash

By Ryan W. Neal
How COVID-19 is driving new financial planning business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2020
How COVID-19 is driving new financial planning business

Many investors who have lost money during the pandemic are seeking out financial advice for the first time

By Emile Hallez
Triple Play: Investing in technologies that spark adviser success
FINTECH MAR 23, 2020
Triple Play: Investing in technologies that spark adviser success

Shirl Penney of Dynasty recommends advice firms develop a technology investment road map that matches up to their specific goals

By InvestmentNews
ICapital Network alts platform raises $146 million
ALTERNATIVES MAR 23, 2020
ICapital Network alts platform raises $146 million

Funds for expansion come from new, existing investors

By InvestmentNews
By the numbers: Digital currencies, BDCs
FINTECH MAR 21, 2020
By the numbers: Digital currencies, BDCs

How far did digital currencies fall in March? Why do advisers need to keep an eye on non-traded BDCs in client portfolios? InvestmentNews Chief Content Officer George Moriarty examines each of these.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthfront takes another step to becoming a digital bank
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2020
Wealthfront takes another step to becoming a digital bank

The robo-adviser says it will automatically pay bills and invest the rest in the most appropriate accounts

By Ryan W. Neal
Planners offer pro bono services amid market crash, COVID-19
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2020
Planners offer pro bono services amid market crash, COVID-19

The Financial Planning Association has launched a directory of CFPs who are volunteering their services

By Emile Hallez
Digital model marketplaces adding more active management strategies
FINTECH MAR 20, 2020
Digital model marketplaces adding more active management strategies

As advisers look for answers after the sell-off, Oranj will expand its model marketplace with active asset management products from AllianzGI

By Ryan W. Neal
How COVID-19 is challenging adviser technology
FINTECH MAR 19, 2020
How COVID-19 is challenging adviser technology

Even the rapidly moving tech world is having to slow down for the pandemic

By Ryan W. Neal
Triple Play: Optimizing adviser search for better web traffic
FINTECH MAR 17, 2020
Triple Play: Optimizing adviser search for better web traffic

Samantha Russell of Twenty Over Ten suggests three ways advisory firms can drive more traffic to their websites

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet cancels 2020 Advisor Summit Conference
FINTECH MAR 13, 2020
Envestnet cancels 2020 Advisor Summit Conference

The annual event was scheduled to be held next month in Austin, Texas

By Ryan W. Neal
Is Bitcoin a safe bet during market sell-offs?
ALTERNATIVES MAR 11, 2020
Is Bitcoin a safe bet during market sell-offs?

Despite claims the digital currency can act as a haven in down markets, cryptocurrency investments have tanked in recent weeks

By Ryan W. Neal
Robinhood maxed out credit line last month
FINTECH MAR 10, 2020
Robinhood maxed out credit line last month

The move came as the online brokerage suffered three different outages amid violent market swings

By Bloomberg
Advisers prepare to work remotely, but worry about losing 'human' relationship
FINTECH MAR 10, 2020
Advisers prepare to work remotely, but worry about losing 'human' relationship

Firms are turning to digital technology during the coronavirus outbreak, but advisers say nothing replaces meeting face-to-face with clients

By Ryan W. Neal
Alight, Estee Lauder settle case of plundered 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2020
Alight, Estee Lauder settle case of plundered 401(k)

Thieves raided a retirement plan participant's account of $99,000, nearly emptying it

By Emile Hallez