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Fixed-income solutions for breakaways entering the RIA space
OPINION JUN 25, 2019
Fixed-income solutions for breakaways entering the RIA space

Wirehouse advisers fear that they'll have less access to fixed-income investments in the independent space, but the opposite is true.

By Matt Sonnen
Technology can help turn client conversations toward planning in next bear market
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2019
Technology can help turn client conversations toward planning in next bear market

Advisers don't want a replay of 2008 when clients bailed out of the advice industry.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC advice rule brings tech focus back to compliance
FINTECH JUN 21, 2019
SEC advice rule brings tech focus back to compliance

After turning attention toward next-gen platforms and client experience, broker-dealers may have to rethink technology to comply with a best interest standard.

By Ryan W. Neal
Plaid offering investment account aggregation with Quovo technology
FINTECH JUN 20, 2019
Plaid offering investment account aggregation with Quovo technology

Are the lines between cash, lending and investing starting to blur?

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisers investing in technology to prepare for possible recession, Schwab study finds
FINTECH JUN 20, 2019
Advisers investing in technology to prepare for possible recession, Schwab study finds

No. 1 priority is tech that will help them serve more clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Betterment for Advisors debuts paperless ACATS system
FINTECH JUN 17, 2019
Betterment for Advisors debuts paperless ACATS system

Getting rid of the paper involved in using the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service will also speed the process, robo says.

By Ryan W. Neal
Two fintech firms providing tools for uber wealthy clients
FINTECH JUN 17, 2019
Two fintech firms providing tools for uber wealthy clients

Tech required by UHNW investors is more sophisticated.

By Ryan W. Neal
3 ways to take your planning business to the next level
FINTECH JUN 17, 2019
3 ways to take your planning business to the next level

Don't approach planning the same way with all your clients.

By Libet Anderson
Finra fines former Merrill rep $5,000 over outside crypto trading
FINTECH JUN 14, 2019
Finra fines former Merrill rep $5,000 over outside crypto trading

Kyung Soo Kim, no longer employed in industry, also suspended for one month.

By InvestmentNews
Cetera latest to be hit with data breach of personal information
FINTECH JUN 13, 2019
Cetera latest to be hit with data breach of personal information

Company is offering clients complimentary, two-year membership to an identity theft protection and credit monitoring service.

By Ryan W. Neal
Pershing introduces tool to help advisers choose best technology
FINTECH JUN 13, 2019
Pershing introduces tool to help advisers choose best technology

Company assesses adviser's needs and then generates a report comparing software and analyzing vendors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As Uber sets sights on fintech, it could bring retirement saving and advice to the gig economy
FINTECH JUN 12, 2019
As Uber sets sights on fintech, it could bring retirement saving and advice to the gig economy

The massive and growing market is underserved by Wall Street, but Silicon Valley sees opportunity.

By Ryan W. Neal
Betterment offering automated investing and advice for Optum Bank HSA
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2019
Betterment offering automated investing and advice for Optum Bank HSA

The partnership connects the robo with 3 million customers and $9 billion in Optum's HSAs.

By Ryan W. Neal
Pershing's incoming CEO sees opportunity in high-demand advisory services
RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Pershing's incoming CEO sees opportunity in high-demand advisory services

James Crowley says the custodian is focusing on IT improvements and enhancing the client experience.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Riskalyze adds fintech veterans to leadership team with eye on aggressive growth
FINTECH JUN 11, 2019
Riskalyze adds fintech veterans to leadership team with eye on aggressive growth

With Lori Hardwick and Drew DiMarino, Riskalyze wants to expand among enterprise firms and possibly take the company public.

By Ryan W. Neal
Personal Capital latest digital adviser to offer high-yield cash accounts
FINTECH JUN 11, 2019
Personal Capital latest digital adviser to offer high-yield cash accounts

Consumers can open an account with no minimum and FDIC insurance up to $1.25 million even if they don't invest with Personal Capital.

By Ryan W. Neal
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — June 2019
FINTECH JUN 10, 2019
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — June 2019

By Michael Kitces
Fidelity building managed accounts platform
FINTECH JUN 06, 2019
Fidelity building managed accounts platform

FMAX ties together Wealthscape technology, eMoney financial planning and investment management to rival TAMPs.

By Ryan W. Neal
The future belongs to visionaries. Let's build their tools today
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2019
The future belongs to visionaries. Let's build their tools today

To sustain their growth trajectory, RIAs will need customizable tools to express their vision and value proposition.

By Eric Clarke and Dean Cook
FINTECH JUN 06, 2019
Robo offers SRI portfolios supporting racial justice

OpenInvest will overweight companies with a track record of improving racial equality while avoiding those that harm minority communities.

By Ryan W. Neal