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Merrill Lynch enters the robo-advisory business
Fees are higher than some competitors, but firm already has brand awareness to make inroads into the market.
LPL placing heavy focus on technology improvements
ClientWorks, the company's adviser dashboard, is now available to more than 11,000 advisers, up from 500 this time last year.
The journey from financial advisers to tech entrepreneurs
Financial advisers have developed some of the most popular software in the industry, and they have the scars to show for it.
Fidelity’s eMoney introducing DOL fiduciary compliance functions for advisers
Software firm is boosting compliance functions of its financial planning platform. (More: The most up-to-date information on the DOL fiduciary rule)
Tech-tardy advisers, prepare for a late-adopter penalty
Firms that don't invest in tools to improve the client experience, such as those that allow for frequent interactions with the adviser, will lose out.
What top advisory firms do right when it comes to technology
Seventy-four percent of Elite RIAs said technology is strengthening their effectiveness as advisers, allowing them to better customize services to their clients.
Advisers reveal cyber insecurities at FPA conference
Most don't expect they could pass a hacking-preparedness test if the SEC came knocking, or even know all the compliance factors they are responsible for, according to a new Financial Planning Association study.
Sallie Krawcheck’s Ellevest raises $9 million from group including Venus Williams
The fintech start-up is creating an investment platform that uses a proprietary algorithm that considers women's earlier salary peaks and longer life spans.
Fintech to make financial advisers better behavioral coaches
In addition to innovations making planners more productive and freeing up their time, in the future, tools will provide better data-driven intelligence about clients.
Betterment rebrands in bid to attract advisers
Robo-adviser launches new name and boosts investment choices to lure advisers to its digital platform.
BlackRock urges regulators to increase scrutiny of robo-advisers
BlackRock Inc. urged regulators to increase scrutiny of robo-advisers as customers flock to automated services, lured by low…
Social media in SEC’s crosshairs
Advisers should develop a social media strategy, bearing in mind the SEC's guidance.
Take 5: Kunal Kapoor, Morningstar’s next CEO, says advisers must demonstrate their value through technology
Five candid reponses on how he will lead the firm, the virtues of robo-advice, and rooting for both the Cubs and White Sox.
SEC steps up scrutiny of adviser use of social media
New rule to include site information on Form ADV part of evolving regulations on the web tool.
Why financial advisers need to worry about technology addiction
Give yourself the gift of unplugging or risk opening yourself up to unhealthy habits.
Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule
More software providers will add or enhance their tools to assist advisers in meeting the regulation's requirements.
How social insights can supercharge investment research
Social-media data capture opinions that are often a precursor to consumer behavior
Betterment partners with Uber for retirement savings, in bid to tap ‘gig economy’
Robo-adviser to provide Uber drivers with free investment services in IRAs for a year. Why advisers should pay attention to Uber's fight with yellow cabs.
Tools and technologies to implement DOL fiduciary compliance
The depth and breadth of the new DOL fiduciary rules requires all firms to consider outsourcing aspects of their practices and/or adding new technology.
When clients call the stock market a big bubble, here’s what to say
The next time a client tells you that stocks are in a bubble, consider a polite way to…
