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InvestCloud interim CEO opens up about fintech's recent leadership changes
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 25, 2023
InvestCloud interim CEO opens up about fintech's recent leadership changes

Richard Lumb says that while InvestCloud is growing, a different set of skills are needed to take it to the next level.

By Ryan W. Neal
Retirement Clearinghouse reports data breach
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 25, 2023
Retirement Clearinghouse reports data breach

Social Security and account numbers were compromised in a phishing attack, but accounts were not accessed, according to the firm.

By Emile Hallez
Advisor Group is latest B-D to report data breach
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 25, 2023
Advisor Group is latest B-D to report data breach

The breach involved 'a systems intrusion' at R.R. Donnelley, a third-party vendor that Advisor Group uses for some of its client mailings.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard CEO Buckley tiptoes around ESG, embraces AI
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 24, 2023
Vanguard CEO Buckley tiptoes around ESG, embraces AI

'ESG funds are not the next great innovation,’ Tim Buckley said at an Investment Company Institute conference. 'They’re a client preference, and we need to treat it as such.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ritholtz Wealth files for new robo-advisor
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 24, 2023
Ritholtz Wealth files for new robo-advisor

The new product, called Good Advice, requires a $15,000 minimum investment and will charge a maximum fee of 50 basis points.

By Ryan W. Neal
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — May 2023
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 24, 2023
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — May 2023

This month's highlights include Betterment's $9 million settlement with SEC and whether it points to more SEC scrutiny of RIAs' tax-loss harvesting promises, as well as Altruit's latest fundraising round and GeoWealth's acquisition of First Ascent.

By Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland
Waning confidence in banks creates opportunity for advisors to manage clients' cash
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 23, 2023
Waning confidence in banks creates opportunity for advisors to manage clients' cash

Just 59% of households surveyed indicate they're confident about the stability of the banking system, creating a tailwind for fintechs that help advisors offer cash management.

By Ryan W. Neal
Orion CEO Eric Clarke announces retirement plans
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 22, 2023
Orion CEO Eric Clarke announces retirement plans

Clarke informed the company's board of directors that he plans to step down at the end of the year.

By Ryan W. Neal
Over a difficult year, these robo-advisors performed the best
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 18, 2023
Over a difficult year, these robo-advisors performed the best

Fidelity Go, Wealthfront and Ellevest had the best showings, relative to a benchmark, over the one-year trailing period ended March 31, according to Condor Capital Wealth Management's latest 'Robo Report.'

By Ryan W. Neal
SignatureFD adds Pontera platform to grow 401(k) business
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2023
SignatureFD adds Pontera platform to grow 401(k) business

Pontera’s alliance with the Atlanta-based wealth manager is the latest in a string of deals designed to give financial advisors the ability to manage client assets in held-away accounts.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC's delay on climate disclosure rule leaves companies in limbo
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 12, 2023
SEC's delay on climate disclosure rule leaves companies in limbo

Few companies have goals in place that would reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in line with Paris goals, according to MSCI.

By Emile Hallez
Investors want AI-powered advisors, and fintechs race to meet demand
YOUR PRACTICE TECHNOLOGY MAY 12, 2023
Investors want AI-powered advisors, and fintechs race to meet demand

Most clients believe AI will help their advisors, a Morgan Stanley report finds.

By Ryan W. Neal
J.P. Morgan partners with Vestwell to expand 401(k) business
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2023
J.P. Morgan partners with Vestwell to expand 401(k) business

Vestwell will provide a new record-keeping solution and help power Everyday 401(k), Chase’s workplace savings program for small businesses.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC steps up intensity of cybersecurity oversight
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 11, 2023
SEC steps up intensity of cybersecurity oversight

Investment advisors and brokerages shouldn't wait for final regulations to shore up their cyber defenses, experts say.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
InvestCloud took a shot at Envestnet and missed
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 10, 2023
InvestCloud took a shot at Envestnet and missed

The company, which made a significant investment to challenge Envestnet's supremacy among TAMPs, underwent a sudden shakeup in leadership last month.

By Ryan W. Neal
S&P expands focus on biodiversity risk data
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 10, 2023
S&P expands focus on biodiversity risk data

New data on 17,000 companies is available using a methodology developed in conjunction with the UN Environment Programme.

By Emile Hallez
Riskalyze rebrands as Nitrogen
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 09, 2023
Riskalyze rebrands as Nitrogen

The company's new name reflects its evolution from measuring client risk tolerance toward offering a broader suite of wealth management fintech.

By Ryan W. Neal
Envestnet shares struggle after Q1 revenue falls
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 05, 2023
Envestnet shares struggle after Q1 revenue falls

Envestnet reported revenue of $298.71 million for the first quarter, down 7.1% from the same period last year.

By Gregg Greenberg
AmeriFlex Group rolls out proprietary planning solution
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS MAY 05, 2023
AmeriFlex Group rolls out proprietary planning solution

AmeriFlex Premier+ will allow advisory firm clients to look at possible future outcomes that could result from their planning decisions.

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet introduces product updates, new partnerships at annual conference
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2023
Envestnet introduces product updates, new partnerships at annual conference

Improving the digital experience for advisors and clients was a significant theme; Envestnet also announced a partnership with Empower to give advisors easy access to retirement plans.

By Ryan W. Neal