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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U.S. regulators falling behind in supporting fintech innovation
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 03, 2018
U.S. regulators falling behind in supporting fintech innovation

A new report from Pew recommends the U.S. look internationally to improve fintech regulations.

Tony Robbins backs venture to get gamers to save money
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 01, 2018
Tony Robbins backs venture to get gamers to save money

The app developed by Acorns co-founder Walter Cruttenden automatically deposits small amounts of money into a high-yield account when playing video games.

NYU beats back Jerry Schlichter and 403(b) lawsuit
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2018
NYU beats back Jerry Schlichter and 403(b) lawsuit

A federal judge ruled the university did not act imprudently with employee retirement plans.

LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout

Advisers attending LPL Focus 2018 say CEO realizes the firm botched the ClientWorks launch.

Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 27, 2018
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?

Clients enjoy digital interactions, but advisers still cling to in-person meetings.

LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond

The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.

Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical

The company found taking an extended leave from work was a top concern among its young investors.

Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future

Firm invested in Track Technologies, a tech tool that automates taxes for "gig economy" workers.

LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks

Advisers say the move indicates the broker-dealer is ready to support more third-party technology.

How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients

People are healthier and living longer than ever, and MIT AgeLab's Joe Coughlin says advisers are primed to take advantage.