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
Displaying 806 results
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2018
Financial advisers brush off latest market tumble

Advisers said Thursday's 420.22 point loss in the Dow was just more evidence of increased volatility in the market and doesn't have them concerned.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 26, 2018
Wealthfront creates in-house mutual fund to introduce risk parity strategy

The digital adviser has criticized competition in the past for offering proprietary products.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 23, 2018
AI, social media have an important place in the advice world

Experts discuss how technology disruption can help advisers meet changing client expectations.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 23, 2018
Why cryptocurrency could be your worst tax nightmare

Bitcoin gains and losses are taxed like property, but a lack of information could make filing a challenge.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2018
T. Rowe Price expands partnership with Financial Engines

Plan sponsors will get access to Financial Engines' full suite of managed-account services and improved technology integration.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 14, 2018
Cybersecurity officers moving up the organizational chart

Who information security professionals report to can impact investment and response.

Fintech aims to digitize estate planning
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 14, 2018
Fintech aims to digitize estate planning

Companies like Everplans and Yourefolio are finding success with advisers looking to expand their planning capabilities.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2018
USAA, Edward Jones, Ameriprise ranked most understandable by clients

Survey shows clients want to comprehend their advisers as much as they want reasonable fees.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 13, 2018
LPL rolls out robo-adviser to regional bank

Webster Bank will use a hybrid digital adviser to grow beyond the Northeast.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 12, 2018
Merrill Edge adds ESG scores to client dashboard

Update provides visuals to simplify portfolios analysis and performance review.