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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In a conversation with Onramp Invest CEO Tyrone Ross at the Bitcoin for Advisors conference, Kitces explains his skepticism towards the asset class.
October 13 -
Whether it’s ultimately done by executive order or other means, the White House aims to take a unified approach to digital assets.
October 12 -
While every firm has unique needs, there are several common paths to take.
October 6 -
The goal of Flourish Crypto is to help advisors treat digital currencies like any other asset class.
September 30 -
The appointment comes just three months after a marketing backfire pushed her to step down from a similar role at Riskalyze.
September 30 -
The wirehouse wants MAX to be the central hub for anything a broker needs while working remotely.
September 29 -
Some independent advisors worry the enterprise deal will slow innovation at the wealthtech company.
September 28 -
The move can help firms reach smaller investors and offer greater portfolio customization, the custodian says, joining peers in offering the share slices.
September 28 -
Technology that provides more transparency, customization might lead to more widespread adoption.
September 22 -
The alternative investments company hopes to offer increased education and access to the sometimes controversial products.
September 21 -
The firm also agreed to an independent compliance review and an overhaul of its social media policies.
September 16 -
Plaintiffs claim the firm’s high cash allocations juiced revenue for Schwab at the expense of client performance.
September 14 -
The new platform aims to be a place for advisors to access a digital marketplace of insurance and structured products.
September 10 -
The firm cancelled plans for in-person receptions across 10 cities.
September 9 -
Feedback could inform a rule impacting how fintech startups and traditional wealth management firms use technology to engage retail investors.
September 1 -
Digital currencies are gaining interest, but there are still many reasons to be cautious.
August 26 -
Aaron Klein will remain CEO and previous investors like FTV Capital will exit in the recapitalization deal.
August 25 -
The longtime executive will remain with the independent broker-dealer through March 2022.
August 23 -
The delay could create an opportunity for new conferences to provide the platform wealthtech startups need to get in front of advisors.
August 20 -
The bank says plaintiffs cannot connect instances of identity theft or fraud to incidents at the bank, giving the case no standing.
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