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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RIA charged for not disclosing commissions earned from selling risky tech stock
NEWS RIAS SEP 14, 2018
RIA charged for not disclosing commissions earned from selling risky tech stock

Tamara Steele and her firm didn't disclose the $2.5 million in commissions she earned for selling shares of a company that was later charged with fraud, SEC claims.

New iPhone can end the days of carrying around two phones
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 13, 2018
New iPhone can end the days of carrying around two phones

Advisers can have work and personal numbers on one device, but can't forget about compliance.

Betterment clients can now buy one-time access to human financial advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 12, 2018
Betterment clients can now buy one-time access to human financial advisers

For a flat fee, users can receive guidance on major life events without paying for Betterment Premium.

MoneyGuidePro releases fifth-generation financial planning tool
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 12, 2018
MoneyGuidePro releases fifth-generation financial planning tool

PIEtech's popular software helps advisers estimate health care costs, create more complex life insurance scenarios and run performance projections on assets held away.

Finra makes its first cryptocurrency bust
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 11, 2018
Finra makes its first cryptocurrency bust

Former broker charged with securities fraud and unlawful distribution of HempCoin.

Warburg Pincus invests $33 million in new hybrid robo
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 10, 2018
Warburg Pincus invests $33 million in new hybrid robo

Facet Wealth wants to buy RIAs' small accounts and give clients financial planning tech, human CFPs .

TD Ameritrade adds socially aware portfolios to retail robo adviser
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 07, 2018
TD Ameritrade adds socially aware portfolios to retail robo adviser

The firm expects to provide ESG investing without sacrificing performance.

Oranj utilizes summer interns to build Redtail integration
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 06, 2018
Oranj utilizes summer interns to build Redtail integration

The fintech startup is using Chicago universities to find, train and potentially hire.

Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2018
Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets

Online brokerages and digital advisers using Apex will be able to open accounts to buy and trade bitcoin for clients.

Personal Capital takes aim at retirement income
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Personal Capital takes aim at retirement income

The digital adviser's latest feature uses tax-efficient withdrawals to extend retirement savings.