Robo advisors

With more than 15,000 advisers overseeing $1.4 trillion, the wirehouse would be one of the largest entrants into the digital advice space.

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

The digital platform added $1.6 billion from the first quarter.

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The first independent robo to reach the milestone.

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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.

Wealth management firms need to acquire their own robo platforms because digital startups represent a real threat with "a long runway for growth," the 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.

Adding new technology is more likely to be chosen as one of the most important factors to enhance profitability.

Viewing these services only as a threat may mean a firm is selling clients short.

Viewing these services only as a threat may mean a firm is selling clients short.

The firm's decision has advisers and clients questioning the investment policies and maturity of the digital platform.

Automated advice can provide efficiency, but it is not going to be for every adviser, says LPL's chief information officer, Victor Fetter.

Banks are lining up behind Capital One to launch robo platforms even as they gird for an initial hit to their brokerage business.

The bank is rolling out a new digital advice offering that pairs robo technology with financial advisers, most of whom have the CFP designation.

Industry insiders say wealth management is going through its biggest upheaval in decades.

Personal Capital CEO Bill Harris argues financial institutions are more focused on product offerings than clients.