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

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J.P. Morgan partners with Vestwell to expand 401(k) business
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2023
J.P. Morgan partners with Vestwell to expand 401(k) business

Vestwell will provide a new record-keeping solution and help power Everyday 401(k), Chase’s workplace savings program for small businesses.

InvestmentNews honors Stifel's Alex David at sixth annual DEI Summit
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 10, 2023
InvestmentNews honors Stifel's Alex David at sixth annual DEI Summit

Six firms and 15 individuals were recognized for their contributions at the event in New York City Wednesday.

InvestCloud took a shot at Envestnet and missed
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 10, 2023
InvestCloud took a shot at Envestnet and missed

The company, which made a significant investment to challenge Envestnet's supremacy among TAMPs, underwent a sudden shakeup in leadership last month.

Riskalyze rebrands as Nitrogen
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 09, 2023
Riskalyze rebrands as Nitrogen

The company's new name reflects its evolution from measuring client risk tolerance toward offering a broader suite of wealth management fintech.

Envestnet introduces product updates, new partnerships at annual conference
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2023
Envestnet introduces product updates, new partnerships at annual conference

Improving the digital experience for advisors and clients was a significant theme; Envestnet also announced a partnership with Empower to give advisors easy access to retirement plans.

Envestnet CEO on the company’s recent challenges and the opportunities ahead
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2023
Envestnet CEO on the company’s recent challenges and the opportunities ahead

Although its efforts to meld its businesses met with some opposition, the company's revamped platform will provide great returns for users and investors, Bill Crager says.

Lumiant acquires longevity and health planning fintech Genivity
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 26, 2023
Lumiant acquires longevity and health planning fintech Genivity

Genivity's core product creates a customized longevity model based on a client's health risks, lifestyle choices and demographics.

First Republic grows wealth assets despite advisor departures
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2023
First Republic grows wealth assets despite advisor departures

The bank's total wealth management assets rose to $289.5 billion in the first quarter, a 6.7% increase from the previous quarter.

First Rate partners with InvestEdge for compliance software
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 24, 2023
First Rate partners with InvestEdge for compliance software

Together, the companies serve more than 300 banks across the United States with a combined $3 trillion in assets under management.

Digital asset fraud and pig-butchering schemes are top threats to investors, NASAA says
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 21, 2023
Digital asset fraud and pig-butchering schemes are top threats to investors, NASAA says

Many fraudsters are playing off of investors’ fears of economic uncertainty to perpetrate their scams.