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Copying big banks, smaller institutions are pairing with robos to meet changing mass-affluent preferences in long-term investment products.

Incumbents and startups are developing partnerships to help clients navigate difficult rollovers.

Advanced analytics is helping generate alpha, experts say.

For younger investors, the current experience of "finding and investing in a mutual fund feels very broken," says co-founder of the investing app startup.

The startups competing at XY Planning Network's fintech competition say they're solving RIA practice concerns that the industry has failed to address.

Zoe Financial wants to create an elite network that brings together high-net-worth clients and thoroughly vetted RIAs, says CEO Andres Garcia-Amaya.

Most apps and automated investing from firms should be understood as sales efforts; private equity is backing tech to replace advisors.

Charles Schwab's new chief of advisor technology says custodians are overlooking these basics. Also, what's needed to make big data work.

Fintech accelerator Scratchworks kicked off its second competition, having already funded two winning startups from its inaugural contest.

Applications that tackle the industry's compliance issues, automate back-office processes and streamline clearing and settlements are drawing interest from venture capital firms.