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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Christina Townsend of Pershing shares vision for RIA technology
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2019
Christina Townsend of Pershing shares vision for RIA technology

Custodian to shift away from proprietary fintech and focus on adviser-led experiences.

Wells Fargo outage has security professionals puzzled
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 08, 2019
Wells Fargo outage has security professionals puzzled

If the problem was caused by power shutdown, why wasn't a backup activated?

Wells Fargo system outage takes website, app, ATMs offline
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 07, 2019
Wells Fargo system outage takes website, app, ATMs offline

The Wells Fargo Advisors website appears online, but customers report being unable to access funds.

LPL adds new reporting tool to ClientWorks
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 07, 2019
LPL adds new reporting tool to ClientWorks

Client Goals will track an investor's progress toward financial goals.

Should CFP Board require technology training? Advisers seem to think so
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 06, 2019
Should CFP Board require technology training? Advisers seem to think so

In a new study from T3, 85% of advisers say technology should be a part of continuing education requirements.

Millennials turning to automated investing in response to market volatility
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 05, 2019
Millennials turning to automated investing in response to market volatility

Older generations still prefer to work with a financial adviser to mitigate risk.

Cetera new facial recognition technology to improve risk questionnaires
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 04, 2019
Cetera new facial recognition technology to improve risk questionnaires

Broker-dealer network believes it can give advisers a better understanding of what clients are thinking and feeling about money.

SEC charges Wealthfront and second robo-adviser for false disclosures
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 21, 2018
SEC charges Wealthfront and second robo-adviser for false disclosures

Charges are the first enforcement actions brought by the SEC against digital advisers.

LPL picks up $640 million Stofan Agazzi Investments
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 20, 2018
LPL picks up $640 million Stofan Agazzi Investments

The Illinois-based firm is leaving Wintrust Investments.

Finra updates cybersecurity best practices report
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 20, 2018
Finra updates cybersecurity best practices report

The report goes into greater depth and detail to help broker-dealers improve their security practices.