Lending

Sept. 18: As the alternatives market expanded 28.4% over the last year, analysts say fund costs will trend downward with time.

Wealthfront is the first of the tech-powered financial advisers to offer securities-based lending. It will compete with the likes of Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley.

Too many wirehouse brokers believe they won’t have access to sophisticated lending solutions if they break away. They’re wrong.

Proprietary software allows one Bay Area firm to offer homebuyers loans and advice.

Advisers aren't being eliminated. But they should understand the trends transforming the industry.