Hardware and software

No financial solution can gain momentum without the collaboration of technology and human capital. But robos are only one small part of this equation.

Consultants are turning to technology as the SEC ramps up RIA exams.

The company’s survival may depend on a continuing security awareness training program.

Advantages include flexibility, lower costs, and less travel time for clients and prospects.

A firm’s presence must be relevant and robust.

"We are not going to have a separate robo adviser that would disintermediate our existing advisers," says CEO Paul Reilly.

Executives say it's about more than just robos.

Here is advice on everything from handling the unexpected death of a partner to upgrading technology.

Several big banks are getting into the business, mostly by forming partnerships with fintech companies. Smaller banks are expected to soon follow suit.

Technology changes the way products are priced, bought and sold.

Stepping in to help the company scale and manage product growth is industry veteran Ken Manning.

It isn’t all about self-promotion but also interaction and what can be learned.

Why can’t a firm’s operations be as beautifully integrated as the functions on a mobile phone?

Why can’t a firm’s operations be as beautifully integrated as the functions on a mobile phone?

United Capital’s Mike Capelle on the principles that guided the formation of the firm.

The first independent robo to reach the milestone.

Morningstar’s head of behavioral science, Stephen Wendel, discusses the frontiers that tech is opening for advisers at SourceMedia's In|Vest conference.

A firm's approach will have "a material impact on an adviser's service delivery, technology spend, business model and, last but not least, brand," an analyst says.

The IBD's top technologist's question for firms seeking upgrades: Are you sure you understand how you want to go to market?

In contrast to the predictions of an overthrow by robos, technology may save the relevance of some advisers.