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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Will Elon Musk's X take over financial services? Don't hold your breath
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 02, 2023
Will Elon Musk's X take over financial services? Don't hold your breath

Advisors raise a collective, skeptical eyebrow as billionaire goes where many other Silicon Valley companies have already tried and failed.

Goldman Sachs analyst is missing after Brooklyn concert
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2023
Goldman Sachs analyst is missing after Brooklyn concert

John Castic disappeared around 3:00 a.m. Saturday.

Morgan Stanley sells student loan benefits provider to Vestwell
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2023
Morgan Stanley sells student loan benefits provider to Vestwell

Gradifi, which sold to ETrade in 2019 for $30 million, will expand Vestwell beyond retirement savings.

Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2023
Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?

Celtics star has been awarded the largest contract in NBA history but financial planner, while commending Brown's efforts, says wealth inequality is a complex issue.

Merrill Lynch team with $450m leaves for Steward Partners
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
Merrill Lynch team with $450m leaves for Steward Partners

Advisors Mark Morasky, Erik Clay and Chris Figaro are launching Vantage Point Private Wealth.

Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2023
Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner

The agency is responsible for distributing Social Security to more than 70 million beneficiaries and commands a $1 trillion budget.

iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2023
iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool

Architect aims to make alts a core element of portfolios rather than a satellite component.

Goldman Sachs attracts Creative Planning to its RIA custody business
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2023
Goldman Sachs attracts Creative Planning to its RIA custody business

With $210 billion in AUM, Creative Planning marks one of the largest RIAs to join Goldman's custodian.

Seven fintech companies to feature at second annual Future Proof festival
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 19, 2023
Seven fintech companies to feature at second annual Future Proof festival

Six startups and Pershing X will demonstrate how their products can solve real problems for advisors.

Despite revenue dip, Merrill Lynch growth contributes to strong quarter for BofA
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2023
Despite revenue dip, Merrill Lynch growth contributes to strong quarter for BofA

Merrill Lynch client balances grow 8.4% year-over-year to surpass $3 trillion in the second quarter.