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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Five fintech buzzwords that need to die
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 22, 2019
Five fintech buzzwords that need to die

Let's work together to make technology a friendlier place for everyone.

What advisers need to know to serve professional athletes
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2019
What advisers need to know to serve professional athletes

Financial Finesse CEO shares insights from working with football players.

NEWS RIAS APR 18, 2019
Adviser fintech moving from the back office to client interactions

Voice or facial recognition technology could be used to help advisers formulate a client's true risk profile.

A digital twist on investing in rare collectibles
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 12, 2019
A digital twist on investing in rare collectibles

Investors can buy shares of automobiles and artwork without actually owning a physical car or painting.

Two women arrested for defrauding elderly California woman
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 12, 2019
Two women arrested for defrauding elderly California woman

Insurance agent Erica Salda and financial adviser Wendy Foster sold the victim 25 annuities over 10 years.

Betterment adds Dimensional Fund Advisors to its adviser robo
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 11, 2019
Betterment adds Dimensional Fund Advisors to its adviser robo

Advisers will still need to get DFA's approval to access its mutual funds.

How can advisers continue to differentiate in an increasingly digital world?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 09, 2019
How can advisers continue to differentiate in an increasingly digital world?

Having the technology isn't enough anymore

Customized advice coming to households near you
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 08, 2019
Customized advice coming to households near you

Adviser tools must bridge knowledge gaps.

UBS develops new wealth management app for iPads
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 05, 2019
UBS develops new wealth management app for iPads

Client information will feed directly into advisers' workstations, so they'll know when a client adds a new financial goal.

RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2019
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing

Some advisers are confident they can provide enough value to justify their fees.