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Why we sold to Goldman Sachs
FINTECH AUG 12, 2019
Why we sold to Goldman Sachs

United Capital CEO outlines the three factors that drove the transaction.

By Joe Duran
Could Google get into fund management?
FINTECH AUG 07, 2019
Could Google get into fund management?

With so much data, the search giant could theoretically run a successful hedge fund.

By Ryan W. Neal
Tech to help advisers plan for more years of healthcare costs in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 05, 2019
Tech to help advisers plan for more years of healthcare costs in retirement

Helping clients manage money through longer lifespans is an increasing concern.

By Ryan W. Neal
What recent Google and Salesforce acquisitions mean for the future of advice
FINTECH AUG 02, 2019
What recent Google and Salesforce acquisitions mean for the future of advice

For data to have an impact in financial services, it has to be analyzed by someone who knows the industry.

By Donna Prlich
Is your firm using the technology you need to succeed?
FINTECH AUG 02, 2019
Is your firm using the technology you need to succeed?

Here are some telltale signs that you may be due for a tech upgrade.

By Gordon Ross
Crypto tax avoiders face IRS roulette: Confess, or try to hide
FINTECH AUG 01, 2019
Crypto tax avoiders face IRS roulette: Confess, or try to hide

What should taxpayers do if they get an IRS letter warning that they may owe taxes on their digital holdings?

By Bloomberg
IRS takes on cryptocurrencies
FINTECH AUG 01, 2019
IRS takes on cryptocurrencies

Government struggles to enforce tax laws on digital currency as Bitcoin breaks $10,000 mark.

By Ryan W. Neal
Former Trump lawyer suing Envestnet Yodlee
FINTECH AUG 01, 2019
Former Trump lawyer suing Envestnet Yodlee

Marc Kasowitz's client, FinApps, claims Envestnet Yodlee stole its credit risk assessment technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Understanding your digital strategy is the first step to dominating online
FINTECH AUG 01, 2019
Understanding your digital strategy is the first step to dominating online

Advisers have different options for marketing themselves online, and those options can be tailored to meet their unique goals

By Margie Shard
Super OSJ or small firm? What small and midsize practices should consider
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2019
Super OSJ or small firm? What small and midsize practices should consider

Some practices will seek operational assistance by joining a super-OSJ network, while others will partner with a smaller firm that may be able to offer them more personalized service.

By Wade Wilkinson
Orion bringing HSA data to portfolio management dashboard
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2019
Orion bringing HSA data to portfolio management dashboard

Fintech wants to help satisfy a growing adviser demand to offer HSAs to clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert
RIA NEWS JUL 30, 2019
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert

With 100 million consumers at risk, advisers are reminding clients to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

By Jeff Benjamin
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of
FINTECH JUL 29, 2019
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of

While not as flashy as robo-advice or financial planning, forms automation vendors count most of the broker-dealers as their customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
IRS is tracking down 10,000 cryptocurrency owners who may have failed to pay taxes
FINTECH JUL 26, 2019
IRS is tracking down 10,000 cryptocurrency owners who may have failed to pay taxes

The agency is sending letters to warn taxpayers they may be subject to penalties for skirting taxes.

By Bloomberg
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing

Investors have until August 30 to log in to their account to either withdraw funds, rollover them to an IRA or transfer funds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy

Advisory firms should perform due diligence on how all their providers safeguard clients' personal information, including custodians, software and back-office services.

By Sheryl Rowling
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption

Online advisers are allowing investors to customize their portfolios around their social investing priorities instead of using ETFs.

By Bloomberg
Betterment escalates robo battle with new 2.69 percent interest rate
FINTECH JUL 23, 2019
Betterment escalates robo battle with new 2.69 percent interest rate

The digital adviser is offering savings accounts with that rate for customers who also sign up for a checking account.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients

Using cloud-based technology from Box, clients can share wills, estate plans with advisers.

By InvestmentNews
TD Ameritrade inches closer to enabling in-vehicle trading
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
TD Ameritrade inches closer to enabling in-vehicle trading

TD Ameritrade's voice-activated technology now allows account holders to check their portfolio or get a quote while they're in the car.

By Bloomberg