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 FINTECH JAN 31, 2018
Three incorrect assumptions all robo-advisers make about clients

Joe Duran says understanding these points is key for advisers competing against low-cost digital advice.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 29, 2018
Orion launches direct indexing

Robo-advisers bringing the strategy to investors could disrupt the index fund business.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 29, 2018
Wealthfront app to help millennials with this lofty goal

Digital advice firm wants its young clients to know how home ownership feels financially.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 24, 2018
Finra suspends, fines broker for posting fake sex ads

Paul Betenbaugh admitted to impersonating a former Edward Jones colleague on Craigslist to disparage the competitor.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 23, 2018
Retirement robo-adviser doubled assets to $2 billion in six months

Blooom's free analysis generating impressive client conversion statistics.

Fintech startup wants to help advisers find and sell muni bonds
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 23, 2018
Fintech startup wants to help advisers find and sell muni bonds

280 CapMarkets says its Bond Navigator product is like Zillow for bonds

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 23, 2018
Betterment beefs up 401(k) advisory board with ex-Vanguard expert

Barbara Fallon-Walsh, a former Vanguard executive, could help the robo boost its record-keeping business

NEWS RIAS JAN 22, 2018
XY Planning Network payment tool now available for all fee-based planners

Michael Kitces and Alan Moore want paying for financial advice to be as easy as Netflix subscription.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 18, 2018
Securities America latest broker-dealer to let advisers use text messaging

After two years of development, the company is believed to be the first major IBD with a compliant texting solution

RETIREMENT TAX JAN 17, 2018
Tax bill creates adviser challenges for long-term planning

Consultant recommends taking advantage of tax moves that are immediately available for clients.