Originally from Northern California, Ryan received bachelor's degrees in English and philosophy at 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, he moved to New York to earn a master's in journalism at Columbia University. Besides covering all things in financial advisor technology, Ryan has also written about music, sports, politics, art and entertainment.
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If planners can navigate data security and compliance concerns, the app can connect them with a huge new audience.
By Ryan W. NealJuly 29 -
Venturing into the new social media platform, planners are encountering a deluge of misinformation, day trading and get-rich-quick schemes.
By Ryan W. NealJuly 23 -
Members of Congress question whether the company is doing enough to protect inexperienced customers engaging in high-risk investing.
By Ryan W. NealJuly 16 -
The two companies have deep ties and are now formalizing the bond.
By Ryan W. NealJuly 15 -
Chief information officer Frank LaQuinta reveals the firm’s $500 million acceleration strategy, plus how advisors are using technology during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Ryan W. NealJuly 13 -
The funds helped the firms offset diminished revenue and preserve jobs, executives say.
By Ryan W. NealJuly 8 -
Some advisors have questioned the ethics of taking the loans, intended to help small businesses keep their employees on payroll.
By Ryan W. NealJuly 6 -
Instead of a sale, Orion’s private equity backers are reinvesting to help grow the company’s presence in the TAMP marketplace.
By Ryan W. NealJuly 2 -
The deal would pair plan sponsors on Empower’s platform with the hybrid robo advisor’s technology and advice capabilities.
By Ryan W. NealJune 29 -
The company’s new suite of APIs is designed to help firms develop technology with its data, but they aren’t the only player using data to conquer advisor fintech.
By Ryan W. NealJune 27