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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Ladenburg platform to help IBDs with succession planning, acquisitions
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 16, 2018
Ladenburg platform to help IBDs with succession planning, acquisitions

It's the first in a comprehensive M&A toolkit the firm plans to release through next year.

'Billions' star Maggie Siff touts Betterment in new ad campaign
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 15, 2018
'Billions' star Maggie Siff touts Betterment in new ad campaign

The commercials tell investors the robo adviser can help them 'outsmart average.'

Fintech goes international to find top tech talent
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 14, 2018
Fintech goes international to find top tech talent

Facing stiff competition from U.S. tech giants, fintechs find greener pastures overseas.

Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 13, 2018
Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace

Insurer hopes Envestnet's technology will help reintroduce annuities to fee-based advisers.

Technology aiding firms in adopting financial planning offerings
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 10, 2018
Technology aiding firms in adopting financial planning offerings

Market forces are making planning as important as investment management, and firms across the industry are rethinking their services.

Find success with an organized social media strategy
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 09, 2018
Find success with an organized social media strategy

Tools like Hootsuite, Hearsay Social and TweetDeck help adviser deliver a coordinated message across various platforms.

Envestnet says advisers are opening fewer new accounts in 2018
NEWS RIAS AUG 08, 2018
Envestnet says advisers are opening fewer new accounts in 2018

Envestnet prepares for slower growth in net flows for the rest of the year.

Financial planning software lets advisers tackle student loan repayment
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 08, 2018
Financial planning software lets advisers tackle student loan repayment

After a client uploads their loan, RightCapital provides an interactive flowchart with available repayment options based on loan timing, career choice and consolidation.

Vanguard Personal Advisor Services leads robos in risk-adjusted returns
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 07, 2018
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services leads robos in risk-adjusted returns

The hybrid robo's straightforward approach minimizes volatility without sacrificing performance, new report finds.

Enough with the surveys saying millennials need to save more for retirement
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2018
Enough with the surveys saying millennials need to save more for retirement

Sure, Gen Xers and baby boomers are saving more, but they also are likely earning higher incomes and closer to retiring.