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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YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 17, 2018
Brokerage firms can improve diversity by making it a priority

At a Finra summit, Vanguard executive said any firm can be more inclusive with dedication and intensity.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 16, 2018
United Capital letting more advisers use this part of its technology tools

By unbundling the FinLife suite from CRM, Joe Duran hopes to increase the pipeline of firms licensing his technology.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 16, 2018
Acorns co-founder believes his new technology can get clients more engaged with investments

The latest venture from Jeff Cruttenden looks to digitize and streamline the proxy voting experience.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 14, 2018
Fintechs aiming AI at advisers

Firms explore ways to improve client and adviser experience.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 14, 2018
Artificial intelligence coming to life in financial advice

How planners' days will change at tech-fueled firms of the future.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 13, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule helped birth new model portfolio breeds

More advisers depending on these products for client portfolios.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 12, 2018
SIFMA issues guidelines for using data aggregation

The principles are designed to allow safe access to financial data and ensure that aggregators follow the same security standards as financial institutions.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 11, 2018
NorthStar Financial acquires $10 billion TAMP

FTJ FundChoice's managed account capabilities will be integrated into Orion's model portfolio marketplace.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2018
Woodbury acquires Capital One's $10 billion adviser business

The sale is part of Capital One's exit from some financial services businesses.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 06, 2018
UBS giving SigFig-powered robo to certain clients

Firm enhances its discount wealth management offering with new digital tools.