Ryan W. Neal

Originally from Northern California, Ryan received bachelor's degrees in English and philosophy from UC Santa Barbara before beginning a career in journalism at the Santa Barbara Independent. After a few years of freelancing, bartending and snowboarding in Colorado, Ryan moved to New York to earn a master's degree in journalism at Columbia University. He has covered the advisor fintech beat since 2014. He Tweets at: @ryanWneal

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Morgan Stanley adds fractional share support to workplace stock plans
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 18, 2022
Morgan Stanley adds fractional share support to workplace stock plans

The wirehouse is also adding additional automation to its Shareworks and Equity Edge Online platforms.

Schwab exec updates progress on integrating TD Ameritrade technology
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
Schwab exec updates progress on integrating TD Ameritrade technology

Alison Dooher, head of digital adviser solutions at Schwab Advisor Services, gives a look at the brokerage's integration road map.

eMoney names Susan McKenna permanent CEO
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 16, 2022
eMoney names Susan McKenna permanent CEO

The executive had been appointed interim CEO in March after former CEO Ed O’Brien announced he was returning to Fidelity to lead institutional technology.

Wealthfront tops ranking of robos amid 2022 volatility
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 15, 2022
Wealthfront tops ranking of robos amid 2022 volatility

The two first quarters of this year showed some robos to be particularly resilient, according to the latest Robo Report from Condor Capital Wealth Management.

Fintech Bytes: Envestnet, RIA in a Box and Yieldstreet
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 12, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Envestnet, RIA in a Box and Yieldstreet

A roundup of this week’s fintech headlines includes a record year for Envestnet's college program and RIA in a Box partnering with LinkedIn on compliance.

Pair of adviser fintech startups pull in funding despite a decline in tech investing
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2022
Pair of adviser fintech startups pull in funding despite a decline in tech investing

Both Modern Life and Farther closed $15 million funding rounds, suggesting technology for advisers is still seen as an attractive opportunity.

Alts are rockin’ the house!
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2022
Alts are rockin’ the house!

Demand for income, inflation protection, enhanced returns and volatility dampening has created a ‘Goldilocks moment’ for alternative investments.

Fintech Bytes: Robinhood layoffs, BlackRock partners with Coinbase
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 05, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Robinhood layoffs, BlackRock partners with Coinbase

Some startups have already made moves to prepare for an extended bear market, but now the crunch is coming to more established fintech brands.

Cash revenue helps AssetMark offset market losses for record quarter
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 04, 2022
Cash revenue helps AssetMark offset market losses for record quarter

While the choppy market performance dented total platform assets, rising interest rates have boosted the spread the TAMP earns on cash held by its proprietary custodian.

Roe v. Wade highlights how some advisers navigate controversial issues on social media
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 04, 2022
Roe v. Wade highlights how some advisers navigate controversial issues on social media

Social media offers financial advisers a way to establish a personal brand and build connections with clients and prospects, but dealing with hot-button topics like abortion can be tricky.