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's keeping advisers from using investment model marketplaces?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 02, 2019
What's keeping advisers from using investment model marketplaces?

Once thought to be a threat to TAMPs, they haven't attracted much interest from advisers.

Schwab moving to subscription fees could be watershed moment for advice industry
NEWS RIAS MAR 29, 2019
Schwab moving to subscription fees could be watershed moment for advice industry

A $30-a-month charge for advice by one of the industry's giants could upend the advisory business.

Citi wealth management launches digital financial planning
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 28, 2019
Citi wealth management launches digital financial planning

Product lets clients select their financial goals and create a plan for achieving them

SigFig launches platform to help retail banks sell financial products
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 27, 2019
SigFig launches platform to help retail banks sell financial products

The tool is part of a growing trend of banks turning to fintech for cross-selling opportunities.

Apple wades deeper into financial services territory
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 26, 2019
Apple wades deeper into financial services territory

The tech giant isn't a threat to advisers yet, but it's easy to see where the company goes from here.

InvestmentNews parent Bonhill Group to acquire Last Word Media
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 25, 2019
InvestmentNews parent Bonhill Group to acquire Last Word Media

The owner of Portfolio Advisor and Expert Investor provides live events, research, data and information to the global wealth and asset management industries.

BlackRock pivoting to technology could serve as blueprint for other asset managers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
BlackRock pivoting to technology could serve as blueprint for other asset managers

Use of managed accounts and new products threatens to squeeze fund managers out.

Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology

Top performers also spend twice as much: InvestmentNews technology survey.

Cybersecurity concerns over messaging apps grow as more firms enable adviser texting
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 21, 2019
Cybersecurity concerns over messaging apps grow as more firms enable adviser texting

IFP is the latest firm to let advisers text with clients. But are these apps secure?

Say goodbye to technologies that don't spark joy
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 19, 2019
Say goodbye to technologies that don't spark joy

How advisers can use Marie Kondo's method to tidy up their tech stack.