Merrill Lynch has dozens of employees working on a robo-adviser prototype for Merrill Edge that's set to be unveiled next year.
Fidelity Investments plans to sever its relationship with robo-adviser Betterment Institutional in December in favor of building an automated investment platform on its own.
MarketCounsel panelists agree that in the future, human advice will be integrated with digital platforms and technology to improve financial planning.
Chief executive Jon Stein says growth driven by consumer demand.
Failure to report electronic records could lead to violation of regulators' rules.
Advisers that resist embracing a truly integrated technology platform are missing out
After an illness unexpectedly put her in charge of her father's finances, SheCapital founder Tina Powell started a program to help fellow women better manage money.
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Even for small 'lifestyle practices,' technology can help make a firm more efficient and successful.
Deal is proof positive that online advice platforms will need human advisers to offer a full menu of financial planning services.
Alexey Sokolin sees possible applications for cryptocurrencies, image recognition in adviser space
Big firms target next year to join robo ranks, look to differentiate as market becomes crowded.
When in-office meetings are not practical, the need for personalized communication is heightened, and face-to-face communication can make the difference between keeping or losing a client.
Unique and authentic messages are necessary to stand out in crowded market.
Some vendors load all services onto one dashboard, others are partnering to offer a broader range of services.
Texting is the next wave of popular communication for advisers and clients, and companies are waving off compliance fears. Next month, Edward Jones will launch a program to encourage advisers to text their clients.
Platform, using the money manager's index and risk analytics, seeks to help advisers push clients to save more.
