Nicole Casperson

Nicole Casperson is the FinTech reporter for InvestmentNews, covering innovations and trends in technology for the financial advisory industry. When she’s not chasing down the latest tech news, she’s passionate about working on IN’s Her Success Matters podcast, providing listeners with an insider view to the executives who are forging the path for women leadership. Prior to joining IN, Nicole served as the youngest Deputy Editor of Auto Finance News, managing editorial operations and strategy for print and digital. Before moving to New York City in 2018, Nicole reported on housing and mortgages for Dallas-based DSNews and MReport. In her free time, Nicole can typically be found biking around NYC searching for the next best ramen shop or lounging in a park playing classic rock music while reading. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism both from the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University.

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RIA Digital Assets Council launches certificate in blockchain, Bitcoin
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 30, 2021
RIA Digital Assets Council launches certificate in blockchain, Bitcoin

Advisers who enroll in the program will be qualified as experts in digital assets, says RIADAC founder Ric Edelman.

New investors strain online brokerages: J.D. Power
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 28, 2021
New investors strain online brokerages: J.D. Power

Account openings at online brokerages have skyrocketed, but the number of problems cited by customers have doubled during the past year.

Robinhood is snapping up financial advisers. Here's why.
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 27, 2021
Robinhood is snapping up financial advisers. Here's why.

Robinhood plans to double the number of full-time registered reps this year after recruiting 100 advisers from other firms since 2019.

Orion adds trio of execs to C suite
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 26, 2021
Orion adds trio of execs to C suite

Orion President Noreen Beaman outlines how the three new hires align with the fintech's future growth trajectory. The move comes almost one year after the Brinker Capital merger in June.

Wealthfront, Betterment, SoFi expand offerings
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 23, 2021
Wealthfront, Betterment, SoFi expand offerings

Robos are continuing to make incremental product expansions to make their digital advice platforms more competitive with incumbent banks.

AdvisorEngine finalizes integration with Schwab
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 20, 2021
AdvisorEngine finalizes integration with Schwab

The integration of the two technologies is mutually beneficial, giving RIAs access to Schwab client data and AdvisorEngine’s adviser toolbox.

Betterment account openings skyrocket 116% in first quarter
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 16, 2021
Betterment account openings skyrocket 116% in first quarter

Betterment's push to expand across multiple business lines and recent M&A activity could be prompting the robo-adviser toward new gains.

Top 3 ways to attract millennials: J.D. Power
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 15, 2021
Top 3 ways to attract millennials: J.D. Power

The past year has exposed a stark divergence in the investment behavior of millennial investors compared with their older counterparts. A huge generational transfer of wealth, at roughly $68 trillion, is poised to fall into the hands of the millennials.

Coinbase goes public: Why it matters to advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 14, 2021
Coinbase goes public: Why it matters to advisers

Coinbase introduces millions of people to the world of digital assets, pushing financial advisers to surf the crypto wave before it crests. Some advisers are still skeptical.

Goldman Sachs keeps cryptocurrency focus on institutional investors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 14, 2021
Goldman Sachs keeps cryptocurrency focus on institutional investors

Retail investors on the Marcus platform should not expect any crypto offerings alongside basic banking services, said CEO David Solomon during the bank’s first quarter earnings call.