Commonwealth Financial Network founder Joe Deitch answers rapid-fire questions on everything from writing his first book, to the person he finds most interesting, in this Lightning Round video.

There's no reason that today's millennial-friendly microinvesting apps can't switch focus from spare change to real assets, industry executives warn.

As a senior research analyst at Robo Global, Lisa Chai helps manage a portfolio of index funds with a focus on robotics, automation and AI-related companies.

J.D. Power broke down self-directed investors into two categories for the first time, making the results especially instructive for advisors.

The technology platform powerhouse is betting on integration, but competitors eye disruption.

The firm’s investment in Beacon Platform will be used to deliver quantitative research tools to its 240 portfolio managers globally.

Vanguard, Betterment and Fidelity are among the clients of the tech giant's cloud computing platform.

The largest IBD network is integrating data analytics into its recruiting and client leads after embarking on other major changes in recent months.

The investment gives the world’s largest asset manager a focus on small-time investors.

“Everyone who isn’t keeping keys themselves is keeping them with Xapo,” said Ryan Radloff of CoinShares.

The tax-focused planning IBD is shedding low-producing advisors while retooling its pitch to prospects.

The no-nonsense CEO fields rapid-fire questions on everything from Amazon's interest in financial services to how the SEC is handling the fiduciary rule

The financial services giant says two locations will be home to a major innovation effort.

Bundling your home internet, cable, and telephone services was a great deal once, but not anymore. RIAs have to rethink purchases of all-in-one technology packages for their practices too.

NASAA President Joseph Borg also vowed to work with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton’s team on improvements to the Regulation Best Interest proposal.

The move by Alexa von Tobel’s startup to drop planning services reveals a deal marked by challenges from the very beginning, experts say.

The largest insurance company-owned IBD and Alexa von Tobel's startup announced a new setup for the firms roughly three years after the acquisition.

The No. 1 IBD has completed the NPH acquisition, but CEO Dan Arnold unveiled further growth initiatives amid challenges to its dominance.

The firm is prioritizing its most productive advisors after shedding some 30% from its headcount.