Sean Allocca is a former associate editor of Financial Planning.
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Current billing systems present a number of compliance oversight issues for larger financial institutions, says co-founder Alan Moore.
By Sean AlloccaJanuary 22 -
It's unclear how automated investment platforms will perform during a major market downturn and what that could mean for advisors' bottom lines.
By Sean AlloccaJanuary 16 -
The restructuring comes as a competitor enters wealth management data aggregation.
By Sean AlloccaJanuary 15 -
The growing number of independent financial advisors could spell trouble for traditional RIAs, says the head of the national advisory firm.
By Sean AlloccaJanuary 9 -
Sustaining growth will become an increasing challenge, says the firm’s incoming chief revenue officer.
By Sean AlloccaJanuary 9 -
The leading independent robos are offering new investment options to attract new assets.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 21 -
Firms fined for misleading statements about products and performance — a possible sign that the commission is increasing its surveillance of digital investment platforms.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 21 -
Millennials are using TDFs more than others. Digital firms are paying attention.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 13 -
A cultural swap between Wall Street and the Valley may be changing how both sides of the financial aisle operate.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 6 -
To move from focusing on pushing products to helping clients, firms need to aggregate and collect more data.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 6 -
Customer experience metrics at wealth management firms have remained flat for the third year in a row, researchers found.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 6 -
The new strategy may reflect downward pressure around planning fees.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 5 -
Firms take notice: older generations are adopting new technology at a quickening pace.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 5 -
The leading independent robo wants to maximize excess assets left in checking accounts.
By Sean AlloccaDecember 4 -
These are the best and worst places to consider based on total tax burdens.
By Sean AlloccaNovember 29 -
New platform upgrades seek to aggregate data and address client concerns.
By Sean AlloccaNovember 28 -
The partnership gives the world's largest asset manager access to a “growing but fragmented” set of RIAs, says an executive.
By Sean AlloccaNovember 27 -
Brand recognition provides an edge in digital wealth management, but offers little protection when tech issues strike.
By Sean AlloccaNovember 20 -
Digital firms are boosting features to stay competitive in a crowded advisor-tech marketplace.
By Sean AlloccaNovember 14 -
The data firm launches a new risk analysis tool, the Global Risk Model, to compete with Riskalyze.
By Sean AlloccaNovember 12


















