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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The firm also agreed to an independent compliance review and an overhaul of its social media policies.
By Ryan W. NealSeptember 16 -
Plaintiffs claim the firm’s high cash allocations juiced revenue for Schwab at the expense of client performance.
By Ryan W. NealSeptember 14 -
The new platform aims to be a place for advisors to access a digital marketplace of insurance and structured products.
By Ryan W. NealSeptember 10 -
The firm cancelled plans for in-person receptions across 10 cities.
By Ryan W. NealSeptember 9 -
Feedback could inform a rule impacting how fintech startups and traditional wealth management firms use technology to engage retail investors.
By Ryan W. NealSeptember 1 -
Digital currencies are gaining interest, but there are still many reasons to be cautious.
By Ryan W. NealAugust 26 -
Aaron Klein will remain CEO and previous investors like FTV Capital will exit in the recapitalization deal.
By Ryan W. NealAugust 25 -
The longtime executive will remain with the independent broker-dealer through March 2022.
By Ryan W. NealAugust 23 -
The delay could create an opportunity for new conferences to provide the platform wealthtech startups need to get in front of advisors.
By Ryan W. NealAugust 20 -
The bank says plaintiffs cannot connect instances of identity theft or fraud to incidents at the bank, giving the case no standing.
By Ryan W. NealAugust 12