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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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2018
Low returns create bleak outlook for clients in 'retirement red zone'

Morningstar's David Blanchett says the 10-year return forecast puts those closest to retirement age in a dangerous place.

NEWS RIAS APR 30, 2018
Financial Engines to be purchased for $3.02 billion, combined with Edelman

PE firm Hellman & Friedman's deal will create the largest RIA in the country.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 27, 2018
How robos weathered Q1 market volatility

BackEnd Benchmarking's Robo Report found SoFi used emerging markets and high-yield munis to protect client assets.

NEWS RIAS APR 27, 2018
Wirehouses best positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence

The new technology could threaten smaller advisory firms, according to research from Lex Sokolin.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 26, 2018
Cetera using financial planning technology to help advisers sell insurance

Cetera Financial Institutions sees insurance as a unique growth opportunity for bank and credit union wealth management programs.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 25, 2018
How robos weathered Q1 market volatility

BackEnd Benchmarking's Robo Report found SoFi used emerging markets and high-yield munis to protect client assets.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 24, 2018
Wealthfront boots researchers off platform for violating terms of service

Wealthfront objects to BackEnd Benchmarking's methodology, but competitors don't seem to mind.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 19, 2018
Brokers accept proposed SEC rule on who can call themselves an adviser

Some say the rule will clear up investor confusion, but others say the SEC didn't go far enough.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 18, 2018
Wealthfront cutting costs on its risk parity mutual fund

The digital adviser says it's moved $500 million over to first proprietary fund.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 18, 2018
Thomas James recognized for his impact on financial planning

The chairman emeritus of Raymond James said his best innovations were born out of necessity.