Alessandra Malito

Alessandra, also known as Ali, covers financial adviser technology for InvestmentNews. Ali was born and raised in New York, and is a recent graduate of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism where she received a master's degree with a concentration in business journalism. She first started writing for professional publications at 15 years old for a local newspaper. Throughout college and grad school, she worked as a freelance reporter and her byline has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times' Lens blog, NBCNews.com and Newsday.com. When she’s not thinking up story ideas or immersing herself in all things tech, she can be found cooking up family favorites, crafting with her sewing machine or running 5K’s. You’ll almost always find her with a coffee cup in hand.

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YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 04, 2016
What the Apple-FBI feud means for financial advisers and privacy rights

What happens with the tech giant could have ripple effects for financial services. Regulators potentially may get stricter in investigations of brokers.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 29, 2016
BNY Mellon agrees to pay Massachusetts $3 million over computer glitch

A Massachusetts Securities Division investigation says the firm failed to calculate net asset values on more than 1,000 funds.

Microsoft killing support for older Internet Explorer spells trouble for advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 29, 2016
Microsoft killing support for older Internet Explorer spells trouble for advisers

Microsoft is shutting down support for older versions of Internet Explorer next week, putting advisers who use the software at risk for malware and malicious cyberattacks.

Wealthfront, staying true to robo roots, faces uphill battle in race for assets
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 26, 2016
Wealthfront, staying true to robo roots, faces uphill battle in race for assets

As rivals expand, the robo hasn't hinted at any plans to partner with advisers.

SEC redesigns adviser website to help investors research brokers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 26, 2016
SEC redesigns adviser website to help investors research brokers

The Securities and Exchange Commission is helping investors do their due diligence with improved public disclosure.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 25, 2016
Betterment incorporates external accounts onto its client and adviser platform

“Our goal is to be our customer's central financial relationship, where you do everything in the long term,” said Jon Stein, chief executive of Betterment.

Too many robos crowding the market?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 24, 2016
Too many robos crowding the market?

Small startups are trying to break into the crowded ranks of adviser-facing robos. But are there too many players now in the market?

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 23, 2016
Pokemon Go demonstrates a growing trend, even for financial advisers

Gamification may be a path for firms looking to engage with their clients on financial planning.

Betterment, rivals tap into wide open 401(k) market for robos
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 23, 2016
Betterment, rivals tap into wide open 401(k) market for robos

In spite of tough hurdles, online platforms are positioning to offer plans to the underserved.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2016
United Capital adds two firms, $370 million in AUM

United Capital Financial Advisers has acquired two firms, Bedrock Capital Management in Los Altos, Calif., and Harvest Group Financial Services Corp. in Pennsylvania.