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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Diversity & Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award: Margaret Starner
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 28, 2020
Diversity & Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award: Margaret Starner

This year’s winner is not only a minority professional who’s succeeding in the financial services industry, she has made giving women a seat at the table a focal point of her life

Robinhood can benefit young investors — but is it worth the risks?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 28, 2020
Robinhood can benefit young investors — but is it worth the risks?

The free trading app helps educate young adults through its online platform, but not all advisers believe it benefits first-time investors

Envestnet denied motion to dismiss claims in $100 million lawsuit
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 26, 2020
Envestnet denied motion to dismiss claims in $100 million lawsuit

A Delaware judge denied the TAMP's motion to dismiss the allegations, which include fraud and trade secret misappropriation

Advisers need to address gender stereotypes about women: Merrill
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2020
Advisers need to address gender stereotypes about women: Merrill

The time for the industry to fully address the negative financial experiences of women is long overdue, according to a new study

Schwab launches free financial planning tool
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 21, 2020
Schwab launches free financial planning tool

The brokerage joins a list of industry players touting free or low-cost financial planning apps to attract younger clientele

Betterment rolls out 401(k) plans for advisers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2020
Betterment rolls out 401(k) plans for advisers

The robo-adviser aims to help advisers attract additional assets while fostering the growth of both its advisory and retirement plan business lines

Meet LPL's latest adviser tech tool — Meeting Manager
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 20, 2020
Meet LPL's latest adviser tech tool — Meeting Manager

The technology, which is integrated into the ClientWorks platform, was developed to reduce time spent preparing for client meetings

LPL Financial taps Slack for adviser communications
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 19, 2020
LPL Financial taps Slack for adviser communications

The partnership builds on the broker-dealer's goal to transform its legacy technology into modern tools for advisers

Advisers may be struggling to adopt model portfolios
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 19, 2020
Advisers may be struggling to adopt model portfolios

There are pros and cons to third-party marketplaces that should be considered, according to new research

ICapital boosts access to alts for advisers with PGIM
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2020
ICapital boosts access to alts for advisers with PGIM

PGIM is the latest asset manager to tap iCapital's technology to give advisers access to a wider range of alternative investments