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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Fidelity officially launches retail robo-adviser
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 09, 2016
Fidelity officially launches retail robo-adviser

After months of testing, Fidelity Go is up and running, giving investors access to an automated platform with traditional management.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 08, 2016
When custodians target retail market

Custodians are becoming more attracted to the business of automated advice, and are using vast resources to introduce their own consumer platforms.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
Salesforce expands data analytics in financial services CRM program

With the app, advisers can view their clients by segments, including age, gender and wealth accumulation.

MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software

Firms that use the tool will have a way to gauge if clients are invested to their best interests.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 18, 2016
T3 tech conference partners locked in legal fight over profits

Lawsuit claims Joel Bruckenstein never paid Bill Winterberg half of the profits from a 2015 event.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 15, 2016
A financial adviser's guide to risk management software

Risk management software is getting a lot of attention following the new requirements introduced by the DOL fiduciary rule.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 15, 2016
Pershing adds three new robo-advisers in latest push into digital advice

The firm is building out digital ecosystem of its own with partnerships with Jemstep, SigFig and Vanare.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 14, 2016
Firms, technology vendors mobilize on security standards

Cybersecurity is a major concern for vendors, firms and advisers.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 14, 2016
What technology lessons advisers can learn from Delta Air Lines' system breakdown

Facing a crisis without a plan can be detrimental to an adviser's brand; advisers need more than one back-up plan to avoid potential disasters.

Legg Mason acquires 82% stake in robo-adviser Financial Guard
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 12, 2016
Legg Mason acquires 82% stake in robo-adviser Financial Guard