Originally from Northern California, Ryan received bachelor's degrees in English and philosophy at UC Santa Barbara before beginning a career in journalism at the Santa Barbara Independent. After a few years of freelancing, bartending and snowboarding in Colorado, he moved to New York to earn a master's in journalism at Columbia University. Besides covering all things in financial advisor technology, Ryan has also written about music, sports, politics, art and entertainment.
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Advisors know they need to be digital, but aren't confident about how to get there.
By Ryan W. NealJune 16 -
With the combination, Orion can offer an all-in-one technology solution to advisors.
By Ryan W. NealApril 19 -
Chris DiTata, vice president and general counsel of RIA in a Box, shares recommendations on how to make the process headache-free.
By Ryan W. NealApril 15 -
Skience’s Marc Butler shares four tips for broker-dealers that want to stay independent.
By Ryan W. NealApril 12 -
Sources say high-profile departures and a changing corporate culture challenge the fintech giant as it decides between two acquisition partners.
By Ryan W. NealApril 7 -
The firm has named 24-year veteran Ryan Hicke to succeed founder Alfred West.
By Ryan W. NealApril 5 -
While there have yet to be any confirmed successful attacks, financial services firms are a target for a cybersecurity incident in response to sanctions.
By Ryan W. NealApril 1 -
Along with PlannerDAO and a new certification, Adam Blumberg and Steven Larsen are hoping to formalize how the industry learns about cryptocurrencies.
By Ryan W. NealMarch 30 -
Large financial institutions are investing in technology to tap into the growing workplace wealth market.
By Ryan W. NealMarch 29 -
The provider of an all-in-one software package will now offer advisors outsourced investment management.
By Ryan W. NealMarch 22