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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NEWS RIAS JUN 06, 2018
Orion sets sights on breakaway brokers

Fintech company is partnering with Josh Brown and MarketCounsel to help advisers go independent.

Financial professionals targeted by sophisticated 'keylogger' malware
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 06, 2018
Financial professionals targeted by sophisticated 'keylogger' malware

New computer viruses designed specifically for financial institutions can avoid attack, steal login information and hijack payment transfers.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 01, 2018
Schwab taps Andrew Salesky to lead adviser technology

He replaces Ed Obuchowski, who left in April

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 01, 2018
Fees on savings apps can add up

Services like Acorns and Stash let people invest small amounts of money, but critics question their fee structures.

Principal Financial acquires digital advice startup RobustWealth
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 30, 2018
Principal Financial acquires digital advice startup RobustWealth

The deal improves Principal's technology offering and opens a distribution channel to independent advisers.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 30, 2018
NY Attorney General Underwood files 99-count criminal indictment against investment adviser

Dean Mustaphalli is accused with fraud, grand larceny and forgery.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 29, 2018
Ladenburg partnering advisers with startups to accelerate tech innovation

Advisers hope to get ahead of any tech disruptors with Ladenburg lab.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 29, 2018
For recent Temple grad, career as a financial adviser is a dream job

A former marketing major, Kelly Bradley said she fell in love with financial planning during her first class.

NEWS RIAS MAY 24, 2018
Focus Financial files for an IPO valued at $100 million

The RIA aggregator, founded by CEO Ruediger 'Rudy' Adolf (above), has partnered with more than 50 registered investment adviser firms.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 23, 2018
Fintech leaders address adoption and integration

Seeking solutions to the obstacles that dampen adviser tech utilization.