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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Frustrated large RIAs want more from custodians
NEWS RIAS AUG 17, 2023
Frustrated large RIAs want more from custodians

In a poll of 29 firms representing a collective $6 trillion in assets, fewer than half reported feeling satisfied with native tools.

July was strongest month on record for advisor M&A, Fidelity reports
NEWS RIAS AUG 16, 2023
July was strongest month on record for advisor M&A, Fidelity reports

The number of deals increased 46% year-over-year, while the amount of assets grew 32%.

Ex-Vanguard CEO joins venture capital firm to guide investments in advisor fintech
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 14, 2023
Ex-Vanguard CEO joins venture capital firm to guide investments in advisor fintech

McNabb believes there is still lots of opportunity for technology to help advisors become more efficient and serve clients better.

UNest enters financial advisor marketplace with Wealthtender partnership
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2023
UNest enters financial advisor marketplace with Wealthtender partnership

The startup has raised more than $40 million but until now has only gone directly to consumers.

Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline's mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2023
Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline's mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses

The digital record keeper now has $9 billion in AUM across 40,000 customers.

Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early

Only 10% of non-retired Americans plan to wait until they're 70 to receive the maximum Social Security payment, Schroders survey finds.

RIA with $3.1B leaving Schwab's custodian for Axos
NEWS RIAS AUG 08, 2023
RIA with $3.1B leaving Schwab's custodian for Axos

CG Advisor also has a relationship with LPL's custodian and is looking to partner with a third or fourth custodian.

RBC Wealth lures $1.1B advisory team from UBS to expand presence in Ohio
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES AUG 04, 2023
RBC Wealth lures $1.1B advisory team from UBS to expand presence in Ohio

The addition of James Ford & Duble Wealth Partners grows RBC's footprint in the Great Lakes region.

Envestnet revenue falls short of expectations in Q2
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 03, 2023
Envestnet revenue falls short of expectations in Q2

Company did meet Wall Street’s expectations for earnings per share at $0.46 and CEO says he expects the Data and Analytics business to stabilize in the second half of the year.

Galvin launches investigation into brokers' use of AI
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 03, 2023
Galvin launches investigation into brokers' use of AI

The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth sent letters to firms including JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to learn how they are using AI with investors.