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SigFig raises $40 million in funding, led by Eaton Vance, asserting industry interest in robo-advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 09, 2016
SigFig raises $40 million in funding, led by Eaton Vance, asserting industry interest in robo-advisers

Other partners include New York Life, Santander and current partner UBS.

YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUN 09, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule will forever change financial advice, and the industry has to adapt

The DOL fiduciary rule will forever change financial advice, and the industry now faces the challenge of adapting to the new regulation.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 09, 2016
Pershing expands its digital advice with NextCapital partnership

Pershing LLC has partnered with NextCapital, an adviser-facing robo platform.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 07, 2016
How software can help smooth the transition to fiduciary-rule compliance

If a firm's transition to the Best Interest Contract Exemption is done using paper contracts and disclosure forms, it could be costly, difficult and risky to manage.

4 ideas for how advisers can reduce repetition with technology
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 07, 2016
4 ideas for how advisers can reduce repetition with technology

These ideas for programs could significantly reduce the complexity of advisers' jobs.

American Funds' platform puts target-date funds under a microscope
YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES JUN 03, 2016
American Funds' platform puts target-date funds under a microscope

Fund giant offering financial advisers a tool for evaluating the funds that adheres to the 2013 guidance from the Department of Labor.

Charles Schwab to cut its version of Salesforce in July
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 03, 2016
Charles Schwab to cut its version of Salesforce in July

The custodian cites too many tech options as the reason to end its dashboard partnership.

Digital advice is poised to become the apple of asset managers' eyes
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 02, 2016
Digital advice is poised to become the apple of asset managers' eyes

DOL's rule accelerates an opportunity for these firms to wrap products into advice-driven online platforms.

YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES JUN 01, 2016
Don't fear the robo: Some millennials like working with human financial advisers

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> New research suggests that some tech-crazy millennial investors are moving beyond the robos to work closely with human financial advisers.

YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 01, 2016
3 apps to help advisers stay on task while traveling

These tools have helped Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling stay on top of business while traveling abroad.

YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 01, 2016
This $120 investment could make a huge difference for a financial adviser's practice

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling is amazed at how quickly her computer now boots up and programs open up instantly.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 27, 2016
Next hot thing in 529 college savings plans? Robo-advice

Report says digital advice platforms in these tax-advantaged accounts will attract a new type of investor.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 26, 2016
The biggest cyberthreats RIAs face

Ninety-five percent of breaches stem from human error; low-tech vigilance goes a long way.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 26, 2016
Morningstar acquires bond analytics firm InvestSoft Technology

Asset managers and advisers will crunch data to gain insights on fixed-income products.

Lessons learned while working overseas
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION MAY 26, 2016
Lessons learned while working overseas

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling has advice for how to best adapt to changing conditions as she works remotely from Spain.

Adviser trade groups tap tech vendors as an extra perk for members
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 25, 2016
Adviser trade groups tap tech vendors as an extra perk for members

Partnerships with leading software providers give advisers access and discounts, though they may not know it.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Joel Bruckenstein fires latest salvo in bitter battle over T3 profits

Two months after the lawsuit was filed, Bill Winterberg and Joel Bruckenstein duke it out over conference profits, responsibilities.

Top robo-advisers Betterment and Wealthfront more weighted toward stocks than bonds, research says
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Top robo-advisers Betterment and Wealthfront more weighted toward stocks than bonds, research says

Leading robos also are bracing for a market downturn, Convergex says.

Tech vendors upping the ante at T3 for better client experiences
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Tech vendors upping the ante at T3 for better client experiences

Software vendors look to attract advisers with real-time tools and better web portals to meet higher client expectations.

Finra fines and suspends adviser for software misconduct involving 78-year-old client in variable annuity case
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 23, 2016
Finra fines and suspends adviser for software misconduct involving 78-year-old client in variable annuity case

Ameriprise Financial Services rep altered and backdated client notes, the regulator said.