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Apple wades deeper into financial services territory
FINTECH MAR 26, 2019
Apple wades deeper into financial services territory

The tech giant isn't a threat to advisers yet, but it's easy to see where the company goes from here.

By Ryan W. Neal
Bots are forging the next generation of index funds
FINTECH MAR 26, 2019
Bots are forging the next generation of index funds

At least 20 funds now claim to use artificial intelligence as a building block.

By Bloomberg
Client onboarding presents a critical first impression
FINTECH MAR 25, 2019
Client onboarding presents a critical first impression

The trick is finding the balance of smooth automation combined with the human touch

By Jeff Benjamin
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology
FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology

Top performers also spend twice as much: InvestmentNews technology survey.

By Ryan W. Neal
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website
FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website

List of top advisers at the firm comes after Social Security numbers were put at risk.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES MAR 22, 2019
Big data: seeing investments in an entirely new way

Read more to find out how ESG data may help enhance long-term value and manage downside risk

By Gillian Albert
Cybersecurity concerns over messaging apps grow as more firms enable adviser texting
FINTECH MAR 21, 2019
Cybersecurity concerns over messaging apps grow as more firms enable adviser texting

IFP is the latest firm to let advisers text with clients. But are these apps secure?

By Ryan W. Neal
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2019
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business

Most advisers have a tough time discussing health issues with clients — and that imperils them.

By Greg Iacurci
Say goodbye to technologies that don't spark joy
FINTECH MAR 19, 2019
Say goodbye to technologies that don't spark joy

How advisers can use Marie Kondo's method to tidy up their tech stack.

By Ryan W. Neal
Starting a new advisory firm: Selecting technology
FINTECH MAR 19, 2019
Starting a new advisory firm: Selecting technology

Scott Hanson started a firm in 1993. Here's how he'd build one in 2019.

By Scott Hanson
Independent advisory firms plan to increase digital marketing budgets this year
FINTECH MAR 15, 2019
Independent advisory firms plan to increase digital marketing budgets this year

Only 29% of firms currently use digital marketing solutions, but many intend to spend more.

By Ellie Zhu
Envestnet MoneyGuide deal will have a massive impact on the advice industry
FINTECH MAR 15, 2019
Envestnet MoneyGuide deal will have a massive impact on the advice industry

Transaction leaves two big players in the market for financial planning software, Envestnet MoneyGuide and Fidelity's eMoney.

By Ryan W. Neal
Investment bank launches digital loan platform for advisers
FINTECH MAR 14, 2019
Investment bank launches digital loan platform for advisers

SkyView Partners says 16 banks currently have access to online marketplace.

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet acquires MoneyGuide for $500 million
FINTECH MAR 14, 2019
Envestnet acquires MoneyGuide for $500 million

Deal will allow Envestnet to deepen integrations between MoneyGuide and its other wealth management solutions.

By Ryan W. Neal
How to achieve a client-centric practice
OPINION MAR 13, 2019
How to achieve a client-centric practice

Advisers can deliver unparalleled value by delivering solid financial advice in a trusted human relationship through a highly personalized experience

By Ken Cella
Debit card to add 'stock-back' rewards
FINTECH MAR 12, 2019
Debit card to add 'stock-back' rewards

With a Stash card, buying something from Amazon or paying your Netflix bill will earn you fractions of shares of those companies' stocks.

By Bloomberg
Future of advice is wealth planning across the household
FINTECH MAR 11, 2019
Future of advice is wealth planning across the household

MMI report: Advisers will need tech to manage all client accounts together as one.

By Ryan W. Neal
High-net-worth investors not impressed by mobile wealth management apps
FINTECH MAR 11, 2019
High-net-worth investors not impressed by mobile wealth management apps

Apps are still too text-heavy and difficult to navigate, J.D. Power study finds.

By Ryan W. Neal
5 reasons you're not reading this cybersecurity article
OPINION MAR 08, 2019
5 reasons you're not reading this cybersecurity article

Data breaches have become so common that financial advisers cannot afford to remain uninformed

By Sid Yenamandra
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — March 2019
FINTECH MAR 07, 2019
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — March 2019

By Michael Kitces