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.

Establishing personal key performance indicators is vital, planners say at XY Planning Network conference.

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

Private Ocean – Mosaic combination brings software expertise to financial advice battleground

The company is bridging its bank and wirehouse through training programs, compensation plans and technology investments

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.

The customer relationship management platform will now pull all accessible client information into a single dashboard.

Digital assets are an increasingly important, yet overlooked, part of a client’s profile.

Given the steep rise in the price and use of virtual currencies, expect clients to have questions.

New features include health care planning tools and cash reserve buckets.

Advisors may need to shed the AUM model of the past, says the TD Ameritrade Insitutional president. Also: The biggest threat to RIAs and the outlook for job-hunting advisors.

The tax-focused IBD is betting on a switch to Fidelity and Envestnet while undergoing a cultural shift.

Regulators including FINRA are looking at ways to help spur innovation.

Computer algorithms could increase portfolio returns by whole percentage points.