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 12, 2018
Apex partners with Trizic to reach more advisers

The partnership is designed to make it faster for RIAs, broker-dealers and other enterprise firms to bring a customized robo-advice solution to market.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 11, 2018
Merrill Lynch to let advisers text with clients

Texting has been a popular mode of communication for years, but in the past the firm's regulations have prevented advisers from using it.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 11, 2018
SS&C buys DST for $5.4 billion in cash

Firm aims to expand wealth management presence with acquisition.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 10, 2018
CapitalRock expands its fiduciary analyzer

Advisers want support for retirement plan rollover recommendations.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 10, 2018
Bloomberg terminal alternatives popular with advisers

YCharts used by planners for investment research, screening and charting.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 05, 2018
More funding for robo-advisers doesn't quell skeptics

Industry analysts have been ringing the death knell on digital advice for some time, but there are pathways to profitability.

NextCapital gets $30 million more in funding for its digital advice platforms
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2018
NextCapital gets $30 million more in funding for its digital advice platforms

John Hancock, Transamerica, State Street and Russell Investments have deals with the software provider.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 04, 2018
Frank Paré assumes role as FPA president

The first African-American to hold the post says he's leading the organization during a period of great change.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 02, 2018
AdvisorEngine acquires Junxure CRM

Junxure users will continue to be supported, and gain access to AdvisorEngine tools.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Roth IRAs hit 20 years old on New Year's Day

The tax-advantaged retirement vehicle has grown in popularity among advisers and clients, despite obstacles.