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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Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom

Uniformity, pressured large institutions are just two of the possible outcomes for automated investing services.

Why financial advisers want to become online rock stars on Investopedia and NerdWallet
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Why financial advisers want to become online rock stars on Investopedia and NerdWallet

Answering questions for free has long lasting impact, helps marketing efforts.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 07, 2016
IBM ramping up efforts to predict investor behavior, life events

Pairing technology with humans goes beyond asset management, by getting to know the client — and maybe even their future.

Boston-based Cambridge Savings Bank partners with robo-adviser SigFig
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 07, 2016
Boston-based Cambridge Savings Bank partners with robo-adviser SigFig

More and more, banks are picking up digital wealth management tools for its customers.

From Hillary Clinton to Charles Schwab, top quotes on the DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
From Hillary Clinton to Charles Schwab, top quotes on the DOL fiduciary rule

Politicians, custodians, broker-dealers, wirehouses, advisers and more shared their perspectives on the landmark legislation.

Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 05, 2016
Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients

Three robo-advisers are pulling in new information on all types of client accounts in the past month alone to improve service.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2016
The time is now for young financial advisers

Getting a foothold in the industry can be tough for young advisers, and that's why so many are dropping out of the industry early.

LPL partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor, paving way for robo-pilot program
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 03, 2016
LPL partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor, paving way for robo-pilot program

The broker-dealer first announced a robo initiative last summer, but has held off until now, as they've teamed with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor on a new adviser-facing robo.

Ally Financial acquires robo-adviser TradeKing for $275 million
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Ally Financial acquires robo-adviser TradeKing for $275 million

The online bank is expanding to include investment services through the brokerage company.

Folio teams with record-keeping firm KTRADE ahead of DOL fiduciary rule
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Folio teams with record-keeping firm KTRADE ahead of DOL fiduciary rule

The partnership will help plan sponsors and advisers manage conflicts of interest, costs.