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Coming to a firm near you: An optimized digital wealth experience
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION AUG 17, 2022
Coming to a firm near you: An optimized digital wealth experience

Firms are constrained by legacy technology stacks, and it's not easy for them to pivot and deliver the connected digital wealth experience their advisers want.

By Rich Hart and Nick Diodati
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2022
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2022

This month's roundup looks at Envestnet's acquisition of Redi2, Catchlight's new system to assess prospects and AssetMark's deal for Adhesion Wealth.

By Michael Kitces and Kyle Van Pelt
Wall Street banks’ record fines reflect regulators’ frustrations over unmonitored messaging
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
Wall Street banks’ record fines reflect regulators’ frustrations over unmonitored messaging

SEC, CFTC worried that messages were being completely lost and would ultimately make it harder to look for wrongdoing.

By Bloomberg
eMoney names Susan McKenna permanent CEO
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 16, 2022
eMoney names Susan McKenna permanent CEO

The executive had been appointed interim CEO in March after former CEO Ed O’Brien announced he was returning to Fidelity to lead institutional technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wealthfront tops ranking of robos amid 2022 volatility
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 15, 2022
Wealthfront tops ranking of robos amid 2022 volatility

The two first quarters of this year showed some robos to be particularly resilient, according to the latest Robo Report from Condor Capital Wealth Management.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fintech Bytes: Envestnet, RIA in a Box and Yieldstreet
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 12, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Envestnet, RIA in a Box and Yieldstreet

A roundup of this week’s fintech headlines includes a record year for Envestnet's college program and RIA in a Box partnering with LinkedIn on compliance.

By Ryan W. Neal
OneAmerica, ProNvest create portal linking plan, outside assets
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2022
OneAmerica, ProNvest create portal linking plan, outside assets

The feature is designed to help plan participants and retirement plan advisers see the full wealth picture.

By InvestmentNews
Pair of adviser fintech startups pull in funding despite a decline in tech investing
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2022
Pair of adviser fintech startups pull in funding despite a decline in tech investing

Both Modern Life and Farther closed $15 million funding rounds, suggesting technology for advisers is still seen as an attractive opportunity.

By Ryan W. Neal
Beware of ‘finfluencers,’ NASAA warns
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2022
Beware of ‘finfluencers,’ NASAA warns

The organization of state regulators cautions about taking advice from social media financial influencers because of possible conflicts.

By InvestmentNews
Fintech Bytes: Robinhood layoffs, BlackRock partners with Coinbase
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 05, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Robinhood layoffs, BlackRock partners with Coinbase

Some startups have already made moves to prepare for an extended bear market, but now the crunch is coming to more established fintech brands.

By Ryan W. Neal
Cash revenue helps AssetMark offset market losses for record quarter
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 04, 2022
Cash revenue helps AssetMark offset market losses for record quarter

While the choppy market performance dented total platform assets, rising interest rates have boosted the spread the TAMP earns on cash held by its proprietary custodian.

By Ryan W. Neal
Roe v. Wade highlights how some advisers navigate controversial issues on social media
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 04, 2022
Roe v. Wade highlights how some advisers navigate controversial issues on social media

Social media offers financial advisers a way to establish a personal brand and build connections with clients and prospects, but dealing with hot-button topics like abortion can be tricky.

By Ryan W. Neal
BlackRock partners with Coinbase to expand into crypto
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES AUG 04, 2022
BlackRock partners with Coinbase to expand into crypto

Institutional investors will be able to use BlackRock's Aladdin investment management system to oversee their exposure to bitcoin along with assets such as stocks and bonds.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood slashes 23% of workforce; chief product officer departs
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 03, 2022
Robinhood slashes 23% of workforce; chief product officer departs

The app-based brokerage's reductions were concentrated in operations, marketing and program management functions.

By Bloomberg
iCapital expands menu of alternative investments with Simon acquisition
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES AUG 02, 2022
iCapital expands menu of alternative investments with Simon acquisition

The addition of Simon brings the total number of asset managers and product manufacturers on the iCapital platform to nearly 300, according to the company.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fintech Bytes: FutureProof, Tifin, Docupace and Envestnet
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 29, 2022
Fintech Bytes: FutureProof, Tifin, Docupace and Envestnet

Here's the rest of the week’s news from the adviser fintech companies that aren’t on vacation.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC fines J.P. Morgan, UBS, TradeStation total of $2.5 million for lax ID theft prevention
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 27, 2022
SEC fines J.P. Morgan, UBS, TradeStation total of $2.5 million for lax ID theft prevention

Each of the firms failed to comply with the agency's rule on identify theft red flags.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEI launches practice management hub
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 27, 2022
SEI launches practice management hub

The asset manager's new resource, Growth Lab, will provide tools to help independent financial advisers with growing their practices and lead generation.

By InvestmentNews
5 wealth management trends to pay close attention to
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 26, 2022
5 wealth management trends to pay close attention to

If you’re hoping to capitalize on new opportunities and remain ahead of the curve, it’s crucial to stay on top of current industry trends.

By Kristian Borghesan
Riskalyze expands leadership team to push for larger clients
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 26, 2022
Riskalyze expands leadership team to push for larger clients

The company named Josh Gray as its new chief technology officer, promoted former senior vice president of marketing Justin Boatman to chief product officer and hired Craig Clark as first chief marketing officer.

By Ryan W. Neal