The home buying process has undergone significant changes. The pandemic has profoundly altered the mortgage lending market. The continuation of remote work, relocation out of key urban areas, a growing preference for online possibilities, and the deployment of artificial intelligence applications are only a few trends that are shaping the industry. Join Heidi Patalano, Editor-in-Chief of National Mortgage News and Beth O'Brien, Founder and CEO of CoreVest Finance as they discuss how lenders can stay competitive and meet the needs of home buyers in the fast evolving mortgage business.

Some worry the complex financial products are being pushed to investors who don’t fully understand the risks.

Financial Planning asks the executive about the latest updates to the company’s software, how his company balances growth with serving small advisors, and returning to in-person conferences.

The wealthtech provider could command a valuation of $8 billion to $10 billion.

Wealthfront is exploring a sale that could value the automated wealth manager at as much as $1.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tools such as a “recommendation engine” in the works at Envestnet | Yodlee could soon be giving financial advisors an edge with clients.

INVEST Connect panelists discuss how clients’ past experiences can lay the foundation for investing decisions.

From creating an intuitive user experience to tackling mundane office tasks, a panel of investors talk about what excites them in the world of tech for advisors.

Firms like J.P. Morgan Chase, Stash and M1 are aiming to serve clients with advice and new tools for all ages and income levels.

Automated investing services use misleading language in marketing materials and portfolio management is not meeting fiduciary requirements.

Rather than look for an exit, the network of fee-only planners needs additional funding for new services, new technology.

An intruder made off with email addresses of about 5 million users, as well as full names for a separate group of about 2 million.

The startup has emerged as a significant competitor to Envestnet’s dominance.

After a $70 million fundraising round, the company also plans to begin offering HSAs and emergency savings.

With today’s generation of home buyers so rooted in a digital world, how will the financial services industry need to change to meet their needs? What new consumer technology will they need to adopt to meet consumers where they are? How will those approaches differ from how things have been done historically in the industry? Join us in a discussion with Blend’s Founder, Nima Ghamsari as we chat through how banks and financial institutions need to think through these questions.

The wealthtech’s strategy is backed by a survey on what fundamentally drives financial advisors and their clients.

Enhancements include a new dashboard view and a grid interface for porting data from other programs.

Vendors like Orion are giving independent advisors access to cash deposit accounts and securities-backed loans in an effort to provide all-encompassing services.

Despite the continuing smaller financial advisor headcount at the wirehouse, it reeled in record profits and unveiled its latest plans for further expansion.

The acquisition could help Addepar move downstream and better serve RIAs.