This adviser takes a risk by publishing their technology goals for the new year
Advisory firm United Capital has acquired FlexScore, an online platform that produces a single number to represent a consumer's financial health.
Periscope offers a way for advisers to Tweet with video rather than just words and photos.
Take these steps to maintain your integrity in a social media environment that can get heated.
Naureen Hassan, who previously oversaw Charles Schwab & Co.'s retail robo-adviser platform, has been hired as chief digital officer for wealth management at Morgan Stanley.
Vestorly, a company whose platform allows advisers to sift through content to share with clients, is using the $4.1 million in fundraising it recently secured to implement artificial intelligence technology to its services.
Financial adviser technology M&A activity totaled nearly $4 billion in 2015, led by SS&C's blockbuster acquisition of Advent and marked by smaller deals for services ranging from financial planning software to robo-adviser technology.
As the robo-adviser movement gains traction and giants such as Schwab and Vanguard flex their muscles in the space, competitors are trying to outmaneuver each other to survive.
As part of a strong cybersecurity policy, advisers need to pay more attention to stronger password, fingerprint scanners and other technologies to protect their data, especially as the Securities and Exchange Commission sets its sights on cybersecurity this year.
Allowing employees more flexibility and control over their work routines can lead to greater productivity and a long-tenured team.
Client-relationship management program Microsoft Dynamics announced upgrades on Monday, but some financial advisers say the platform is still not ready for the big leagues.
As Morgan Stanley's head of wealth management, Greg Fleming, steps down, Jim Rosenthal, chief operating officer, is stepping up to take the reins of the firm's impending digital offering.
That date still leaves some ETF fans shaking in their boots. The report tells us what happened, but not why or what to do to prevent future recurrences.
Online investment platforms, which for the most part offer passive investment portfolios, say their clients can handle market volatility in 2016.
Some highs and lows, swings and misses
Understanding how you work with your technology today will ensure you understand the impact of the changes you are planning.
RCS Capital Corp. is still evaluating Docupace, the SEC- and Finra- compliant paperless processing system used by its retail broker-dealer network, as RCAP prepares to file for bankruptcy.
When figuring out how to best engage with clients, age is only one factor that should be taken into consideration
Some ideas on what to send to clients, and how to do it
