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SEC inquiry targets Edward Jones brokers' use of messaging apps
FINTECH MAR 13, 2023
SEC inquiry targets Edward Jones brokers' use of messaging apps

Keeping tabs on texts and messaging has been difficult for the industry, and fines have been mounting.

By Emile Hallez
Catchlight delivers prospecting fintech to Advisors Excel
RIA NEWS MAR 09, 2023
Catchlight delivers prospecting fintech to Advisors Excel

The firm provides marketing services to more than 500 independent advisors; its affiliated RIA, AE Wealth Management, will make the tool available to its advisors.  

By Ryan W. Neal
Trading app fined $3M for letting youngsters trade options spreads
FINTECH MAR 09, 2023
Trading app fined $3M for letting youngsters trade options spreads

Webull Financial failed to conduct adequate due diligence on customers, Finra found, but the company did not admit or deny fault.

By Emile Hallez
Fintechs finding new ways to bring AI to advisors
FINTECH MAR 08, 2023
Fintechs finding new ways to bring AI to advisors

The latest comes from FMG Suite, which announced a new AI engine that will automatically generate personalized social media content.

By Ryan W. Neal
Matt Brinker joins Absolute Engagement's advisory board
FINTECH MAR 07, 2023
Matt Brinker joins Absolute Engagement's advisory board

The 25-year industry veteran and managing partner of Merchant Investment Management works extensively with RIAs.

By Ryan W. Neal
Reflections on Michael Kitces’ fintech map
OPINION MAR 06, 2023
Reflections on Michael Kitces’ fintech map

The expansion of the map over the last five years shows the innovation that's occurring in the fintech sector and the many choices available to advisors.

By Philipp Hecker
Fintech Bytes: RBC selects Vestwell, Riskalyze partners with Opto
FINTECH MAR 03, 2023
Fintech Bytes: RBC selects Vestwell, Riskalyze partners with Opto

Plus, BetaNXT acquires Mediant Communications, Advisor360 hires a tech executive from Amazon Web Services, and InvestCloud innovates asset management distribution.

By Ryan W. Neal
What buzzy fintech innovations can advisors expect this year?
FINTECH MAR 02, 2023
What buzzy fintech innovations can advisors expect this year?

Over the next month, thousands of financial advisors will travel to Florida to learn about the latest technology and how it can improve their practice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wealthfront introduces individual stock picking
EQUITIES MAR 01, 2023
Wealthfront introduces individual stock picking

Investors can now buy and sell stocks and fractional shares with zero trading commissions, marking a shift from the company's previous emphasis on the value of passive investing.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra encourages brokers to increase scrutiny, controls when using finfluencers
FINTECH MAR 01, 2023
Finra encourages brokers to increase scrutiny, controls when using finfluencers

The regulator releases an update to an exam sweep probing how member firms tout themselves on social media.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL facing SEC investigation into unapproved personal devices
FINTECH MAR 01, 2023
LPL facing SEC investigation into unapproved personal devices

LPL's disclosure follows a crackdown by US regulators on financial firms' failure to monitor employee communications on messaging apps.

By Bruce Kelly
BlackRock closes FutureAdvisor's retail business, moves clients to Ritholtz Wealth
FINTECH FEB 28, 2023
BlackRock closes FutureAdvisor's retail business, moves clients to Ritholtz Wealth

FutureAdvisor joins a growing roster of robo-advisors that have closed up shop, including RobustWealth and Motif Investing.

By Ryan W. Neal
Orion reveals ChatGPT integration at Ascent conference
FINTECH FEB 28, 2023
Orion reveals ChatGPT integration at Ascent conference

An integration with Redtail Speak, a compliant texting service, is just the beginning of the company's plans to bring artificial intelligence into its technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fintech Bytes: Raymond James, Wells Fargo and Orion
FINTECH FEB 24, 2023
Fintech Bytes: Raymond James, Wells Fargo and Orion

Plus, Holistiplan goes to college, AIMR Analytics releases advisor comparison tool, and GW&K selects PureFacts.

By Ryan W. Neal
AssetMark overcomes market losses to post record revenue in 2022
FINTECH FEB 23, 2023
AssetMark overcomes market losses to post record revenue in 2022

The turnkey asset management and technology provider brought in $456 million in revenue last year, up 20% year-over-year.

By Ryan W. Neal
Dynasty Financial selects BridgeFT as primary data aggregation provider
FINTECH FEB 22, 2023
Dynasty Financial selects BridgeFT as primary data aggregation provider

Dynasty has acquired a minority stake in BridgeFT and appointed its chief technology officer, Frank Coates, to serve on the fintech’s board.

By Ryan W. Neal
JPMorgan reins in workers' use of ChatGPT
FINTECH FEB 22, 2023
JPMorgan reins in workers' use of ChatGPT

The artificial intelligence software, which became an internet phenomenon in recent months, generates text, images and other media in response to a short prompt.

By Bloomberg
Controversial cash allocations in Schwab's robo protected clients in 2022
FINTECH FEB 22, 2023
Controversial cash allocations in Schwab's robo protected clients in 2022

Allocations to cash helped Schwab's robo post the second-best one-year trailing performance, according to a new report from Condor Capital.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo latest to face probe of use of messaging apps
FINTECH FEB 22, 2023
Wells Fargo latest to face probe of use of messaging apps

The SEC and the CFTC are looking at the bank's retention of employee communications related to the use of unapproved messaging apps, it disclosed in a filing.

By Bloomberg
Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors
FINTECH FEB 20, 2023
Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors

Two types of worrisome trends emerge in the app landscape that financial advisors must watch out for.

By Bruce Kelly