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What's keeping advisers from using investment model marketplaces?
FINTECH APR 02, 2019
What's keeping advisers from using investment model marketplaces?

Once thought to be a threat to TAMPs, they haven't attracted much interest from advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Schwab moving to subscription fees could be watershed moment for advice industry
RIA NEWS MAR 29, 2019
Schwab moving to subscription fees could be watershed moment for advice industry

A $30-a-month charge for advice by one of the industry's giants could upend the advisory business.

By Ryan W. Neal
Citi wealth management launches digital financial planning
FINTECH MAR 28, 2019
Citi wealth management launches digital financial planning

Product lets clients select their financial goals and create a plan for achieving them

By Ryan W. Neal
Schwab wants investing to be subscription-based
FINTECH MAR 28, 2019
Schwab wants investing to be subscription-based

Firm is switching to a subscription-based financial planning option for its robo-adviser service.

By Bloomberg
The future of advice is hiding in plain sight
FINTECH MAR 28, 2019
The future of advice is hiding in plain sight

What are the industry's biggest dysfunction and its biggest opportunity? What business model is most likely to succeed, and what operational trend is most important?

By Bloomberg
A tech transition gone wrong
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2019
A tech transition gone wrong

What other firms can learn from the problems we encountered in adopting a new technology system.

By George McCuen
SigFig launches platform to help retail banks sell financial products
FINTECH MAR 27, 2019
SigFig launches platform to help retail banks sell financial products

The tool is part of a growing trend of banks turning to fintech for cross-selling opportunities.

By Ryan W. Neal
Social media has changed, but here's one thing that never will
FINTECH MAR 27, 2019
Social media has changed, but here's one thing that never will

Social media has been around a long time, and nothing stays the same — except your voice

By Scott Kleinberg
Apple wades deeper into financial services territory
FINTECH MAR 26, 2019
Apple wades deeper into financial services territory

The tech giant isn't a threat to advisers yet, but it's easy to see where the company goes from here.

By Ryan W. Neal
Bots are forging the next generation of index funds
FINTECH MAR 26, 2019
Bots are forging the next generation of index funds

At least 20 funds now claim to use artificial intelligence as a building block.

By Bloomberg
Client onboarding presents a critical first impression
FINTECH MAR 25, 2019
Client onboarding presents a critical first impression

The trick is finding the balance of smooth automation combined with the human touch

By Jeff Benjamin
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology
FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology

Top performers also spend twice as much: InvestmentNews technology survey.

By Ryan W. Neal
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website
FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website

List of top advisers at the firm comes after Social Security numbers were put at risk.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES MAR 22, 2019
Big data: seeing investments in an entirely new way

Read more to find out how ESG data may help enhance long-term value and manage downside risk

By Gillian Albert
Cybersecurity concerns over messaging apps grow as more firms enable adviser texting
FINTECH MAR 21, 2019
Cybersecurity concerns over messaging apps grow as more firms enable adviser texting

IFP is the latest firm to let advisers text with clients. But are these apps secure?

By Ryan W. Neal
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2019
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business

Most advisers have a tough time discussing health issues with clients — and that imperils them.

By Greg Iacurci
Say goodbye to technologies that don't spark joy
FINTECH MAR 19, 2019
Say goodbye to technologies that don't spark joy

How advisers can use Marie Kondo's method to tidy up their tech stack.

By Ryan W. Neal
Starting a new advisory firm: Selecting technology
FINTECH MAR 19, 2019
Starting a new advisory firm: Selecting technology

Scott Hanson started a firm in 1993. Here's how he'd build one in 2019.

By Scott Hanson
Independent advisory firms plan to increase digital marketing budgets this year
FINTECH MAR 15, 2019
Independent advisory firms plan to increase digital marketing budgets this year

Only 29% of firms currently use digital marketing solutions, but many intend to spend more.

By Ellie Zhu
Envestnet MoneyGuide deal will have a massive impact on the advice industry
FINTECH MAR 15, 2019
Envestnet MoneyGuide deal will have a massive impact on the advice industry

Transaction leaves two big players in the market for financial planning software, Envestnet MoneyGuide and Fidelity's eMoney.

By Ryan W. Neal