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

Ryan W. Neal
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What does a Goldman-owned United Capital mean for advisers?
NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2019
What does a Goldman-owned United Capital mean for advisers?

Purchase is most obviously a fit for Goldman's strategic vision.

Finra wants to improve how it digitally interacts with member firms
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 14, 2019
Finra wants to improve how it digitally interacts with member firms

Regulator launches multiyear program it hopes will make compliance programs more efficient.

Carson Group advisers will soon be able to offer clients banking accounts
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 10, 2019
Carson Group advisers will soon be able to offer clients banking accounts

Through a partnership with fintech startup Galileo, firms can provide white-labeled, FDIC-insured cash accounts.

SEC, Finra warn investors not to base stock decisions on social sentiment
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 09, 2019
SEC, Finra warn investors not to base stock decisions on social sentiment

Social media posts can have hidden agendas, regulators said

What could Envestnet buy next?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 08, 2019
What could Envestnet buy next?

The company has all the pieces for its financial wellness platform, but there are still some gaps in the adviser tech stack.

Lisa Dolly steps down as Pershing CEO
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2019
Lisa Dolly steps down as Pershing CEO

Current COO James Crowley will take over as chief executive July 1.

Former broker wins $600,000 arb award for claims related to sale of business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2019
Former broker wins $600,000 arb award for claims related to sale of business

Ameriprise broker who bought book of business claims the seller tried to win the clients back.

Salesforce has new artificial intelligence tools for advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 07, 2019
Salesforce has new artificial intelligence tools for advisers

The CRM can predict which clients are most likely to add money — or leave the firm.

Morningstar latest to launch investment model marketplace
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 06, 2019
Morningstar latest to launch investment model marketplace

Advisers have been slow to use the platforms, but that hasn't stopped vendors from offering them.

Q&A: BlackRock and Envestnet executives discuss partnership strategy
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 03, 2019
Q&A: BlackRock and Envestnet executives discuss partnership strategy

By sharing their technology, they believe they can provide a better experience for advisers and their clients.