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FINTECH OCT 20, 2014
Commonwealth building technology with an eye on the robo-adviser

CEO Wayne Bloom says the firm is considering how a robo offering could help its advisers better connect with clients.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH OCT 17, 2014
Merrill Lynch 'goals-based' accounts to reach $200 billion milestone

Merrill Lynch expects its revamped fee-based investments platform to pass $200 billion in assets by next week, notching a milestone in its massive platform overhaul.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH OCT 16, 2014
4 ways automation technology is changing the way RIAs invest

Betterment founder and CEO Jon Stein says automation helps investors achieve better outcomes by taking irrational emotions out of the picture, improving returns and saving time.

By Jon Stein
FINTECH OCT 16, 2014
Betterment launches robo-adviser for advisers

Betterment founder and CEO Jon Stein says Betterment Institutional lets advisers get in on the “robo-adviser” game by allowing them to outsource portfolio re-balancing, daily tax-loss harvesting and more.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH OCT 16, 2014
Digital investment platforms go online to calm skittish investors

Wealthfront and Betterment take to Twitter and the blogosphere as stock market volatility rises.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH OCT 13, 2014
BloombergBlack honcho John Michel comes full circle with new gig

Former BloombergBlack honcho John Michel picks up where his last gig left off, and picks up Lebenthal Wealth as a client.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH OCT 13, 2014
When disaster strikes

Investment advisers are required to have an emergency plan. Assuming you have one, have you really looked at what it says? Have you tested it? Do you know if it will work?

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH OCT 11, 2014
Pimco-Bill Gross saga continues to pique advisers' interest

Catch up on this week's must-read stories for advisers, including the latest post-Gross Pimco developments, a robo-adviser launched by two financial media titans, and more.

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Relationships: The real social media ROI

When engaging clients, forget investment advice. Talk about your life, and ask about theirs

By Kristin Andree
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Debunking 3 big myths about robo-advisers

Cutting through major misconceptions about robo-advisers, from the name's meaning to their role in financial service

By Megan Graf
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

Robo adviser Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Three tech tricks for functioning smoothly overseas

For Sheryl Rowling, a trip to France offers important tech lessons and insight into the work-life balance.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH OCT 08, 2014
11 slides prove the demand for financial advice isn't going away

The top-level results from an InvestmentNews Research study show that despite changes in client service needs, demand for advisers should remain strong.

By Matt Sirinides
FINTECH OCT 05, 2014
Actiance, PeopleLinx join in social-media partnership for advisers

After getting kicked out of LinkedIn's API, PeopleLinx discovers new opportunities in CRMs such as Salesforce.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH OCT 04, 2014
Financial Twitter explodes in response to Bill Gross' departure from Pimco

Advisers and financial experts take to Twitter to respond to Bill Gross' shocking exit from Pimco and his decision to join Janus Capital Group Inc.

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH OCT 03, 2014
Why Ron Carson is afraid of robo-advisers

In a Take Five interview, the adviser-coach says traditional advisers risk irrelevance if they can't respond to firms like Wealthfront and Betterment.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH OCT 02, 2014
10 social media do's and don'ts for advisers

By Bloomberg
FINTECH SEP 30, 2014
FSI sets up task force to influence CARDS development

Group will advance recommendations, with a key focus on cost versus benefit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH SEP 29, 2014
What to do when your cloud crashes

Outages are a fact of life, but most are short-lived.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH SEP 25, 2014
CloudStock web startup brings young investors and advisers together

New social platform uses gamification to teach Millennials about the stock market.

By Joyce Hanson