Sean Allocca is a former associate editor of Financial Planning.
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FinApps has filed a lawsuit that claims the data aggregator swiped its proprietary software, according to its lawyer Marc Kasowitz.
By Sean AlloccaAugust 7 -
The duo have been active in the venture capital space since departing the social media giant.
By Sean AlloccaAugust 7 -
After almost a decade of competing for digital advice assets, new banking offers have the firms going toe-to-toe again.
By Sean AlloccaJuly 23 -
The firm's price and valuation exceeded expectations.
July 18 -
Firms should be looking to build out a “data lake,” says the firm’s CTO.
By Sean AlloccaJuly 17 -
Although first written off by industry experts, independent digital-first firms now hold billions in assets.
By Sean AlloccaJuly 10 -
The offering validates the explosive growth seen in the independent channel, experts say, which has now grown fast enough to catch the eye of retail investors.
By Sean AlloccaJune 28 -
Aumoted investment platforms are betting investors want to know where companies fall on the political spectrum.
By Sean AlloccaJune 26 -
The client relationship should be the sole focus of new technologies, says the firm’s chief operating officer.
By Sean AlloccaJune 19 -
Two-thirds of women say they don’t work with an advisor because they believe they can’t afford it or don’t have the necessary assets.
By Sean AlloccaJune 14 -
But the new rules may be a boon for some fintech firms.
By Sean AlloccaJune 12 -
The rule can only be effective if the investing public accurately understands its implications, says the firms’ chief platform officer.
By Sean AlloccaJune 12 -
Finding the right mix of tools can be daunting, says the firm’s director of financial planning.
By Sean AlloccaJune 5 -
The mobile technology came in last in a new J.D. Power survey.
By Sean AlloccaJune 5 -
The Insurance Exchange will offer products from six carriers, including Allianz Life, Nationwide and Prudential.
By Sean AlloccaJune 4 -
The robo strikes a deal to offer direct deposit service and debit cards.
By Sean AlloccaJune 3 -
The world’s largest asset manager and robo advisory platform may soon have competition at the top.
By Sean AlloccaMay 29 -
Firms look to attract client cash from Wall Street institutions by offering a buffet of services that cover banking and investing needs.
By Sean AlloccaMay 22 -
Technology has created efficiencies for RIAs. It’s also a danger, says the firm’s COO.
By Sean AlloccaMay 22 -
Some advisors think they’re stuck with legacy systems. They’re not, says the firms’ managing partner.
By Sean AlloccaMay 15



















