Wealth festivals and RIA custody

Episode 160

InvestmentNews technology editor Ryan Neal joins Bruce to talk about Future Proof and Schwab's integration of TD's RIAs.

Guest Bios:

Ryan Neal is technology editor at InvestmentNews. Originally from Northern California, Ryan received bachelor's degrees in English and philosophy from UC Santa Barbara before beginning a career in journalism at the Santa Barbara Independent. After a few years of freelancing, bartending and snowboarding in Colorado, Ryan moved to New York to earn a master's degree in journalism at Columbia University. He has covered the advisor fintech beat since 2014. 

This episode is sponsored by Schwab Asset Management.

As one of the industry’s largest and most experienced asset managers, we offer a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies designed to serve the central needs of most investors. By operating our business through clients’ eyes, and putting them at the center of our decisions, we aim to deliver exceptional experiences to investors and the financial professionals who serve them. To learn more, visit www.schwabassetmanagement.com.

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