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Financial Planning February 1, 2012 Joel Bruckenstein |
inStream, in the Moment While it's early in the game, inStream Solutions might be next in this line of financial planning software innovators. It's a free, goal- and cloud-based planning solution for financial professionals. That's right, free. |
Financial Advisor January 2011 Andrew Gluck |
A Game Changer TD Ameritrade becomes the first major custodian to open its database so it can integrate with virtually any software firm supporting RIAs. |
Financial Advisor March 2011 Andrew Gluck |
2011 Tech Trends Advisors should notice these six developments over the coming year. |
Investment Advisor August 2010 Dan Skiles |
The Technology Coach: Advisors: What Is Your Mobile Technology Strategy? How can your advisory firm leverage mobile devices and smart phones to conduct business and better serve clients? |
Financial Planning December 1, 2012 Joel Bruckenstein |
Financial Planning 2012 Tech Survey The readers of Financial Planning evaluate the software, hardware, mobile devices and advisory platforms that planners use most. |
Financial Advisor November 2011 Joel P. Bruckenstein |
Evolution Of Orion Its offerings have gone beyond portfolio accounting to mobile apps, videos and many customized services. |
Financial Advisor November 2006 Andrew Gluck |
A Quiet Giant Awakes SunGard is making its first real effort to market the company's PlanningStation application to independent financial advisors. |
Investment Advisor December 2005 Andrew Gluck |
The Gluck Report, Part I: The Big Three's Tech Plans for 2006 New tech initiatives from the leading custodians have lots of features aimed at attracting and winning over RIAs without making them feel like they're losing their independence. We talk to the tech heads at Schwab, Fidelity, and TD Waterhouse. |
Financial Advisor October 2012 Joel P. Bruckenstein |
A Different Kind Of Leverage Independent broker-dealers are using technology to help their advisors prosper. |
Financial Advisor April 2010 Joel P. Bruckenstein |
Productivity Punch Trade PMR, a lesser-known custodian, is getting more attention from advisors, partly because of its standout custody platform. |
Financial Advisor May 2004 Raymond Fazzi |
Niche Players Provide More Choices For Advisors Many are trying hard to differentiate themselves---and are succeeding. |
Financial Advisor January 2004 Dorothy Hinchcliff |
Custodians Are Knocking More custody players have been clamoring for the business of registered investment advisors, and that trend will continue this year, say two well-known research firms for financial institutions and investment managers. |
Financial Advisor March 2008 Joel Bruckenstein |
Kicking It Up A Notch Tech upgrades at some of the larger independent broker-dealers. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2010 Joel P. Bruckenstein |
Waiting for "Intelligent Integration" This spring, Schwab Advisor Services announced the launch of "Project C"-an ambitious technology initiative designed to deliver high-quality, integrated solutions to advisors. |
Financial Advisor December 2011 Eric Rasmussen |
Free-Range Advisors Custodians to independent advisors are in an arms race to give bigger, better software and practice management packages. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2010 Donna Mitchell |
Open Season NFP Securities says it will become the first independent broker-dealer to offer hybrid advisors a single platform with complete open architecture, empowering advisors to ally with any major custodian they choose. |
Investment Advisor November 2006 Lauren Barack |
Plug 'N Play Financial planning software firms are streamlining their programs -- even down to those client graphs and charts. |
Financial Advisor February 2004 Sydney LeBlanc |
Stature, Service, Size, Simplicity Schwab, Fidelity and Waterhouse are building sophisticated SMA (separately managed account) platforms. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2007 Joel P. Bruckenstein |
2007 Software Survey For financial planners: What you're using, what you're not -- and how the right programs can improve your efficiency. |
Financial Advisor November 2007 David J. Drucker |
In The Land Of Giants If a smaller custodian comes along that can successfully execute a platform of services advisors can't get from Schwab, Fidelity or TD Ameritrade, it's going to find a place with advisors. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2012 Jonathan Leaf |
The Rise of Robo-Advisors Imagine being replaced by a robot. That day may be more imminent than many planners believe. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2011 Joel Bruckenstein |
Tech Survey From iPads to Androids to cloud providers, technology evolves oh-so-fast, and FP's annual tech survey reveals that advisor technology usage is changing rapidly too. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2012 Joel Bruckenstein |
Tech Tools: App Innovation SunGard WealthStation Mobile Meeting is a solid example of what an app for advisors can deliver. |
Financial Advisor November 2008 |
Frontline News News for the Financial Industry: Tumult Could Expand Ranks Of RIAs... M&A Activity Remains Healthy... Independent B-Ds: Don't Tread On Us... Who Has The Most Satisfied Advisors?... The Business Of Serving Business Owners... etc. |
Financial Advisor November 2005 Tracey Longo |
All For Advisors Brokerage executives are doing their best to deliver the tools advisors need to move their business to the next level, while still remaining efficient. That includes streamlined technology, investment and rebalancing selections, outsourcing, practice management and business development assistance. |
Registered Rep. July 8, 2015 Jerry Gleeson |
No Slowing RIA Growth In the financial advisory industry there are potential regulatory burdens, fickle investors, and crafty competitors -- but nothing has changed the relentless march of the registered investment advisor space since the 2008 crash. |
Financial Planning January 1, 2012 Joel Bruckenstein |
Salesforce: More than Just CRM Social enterprise software is still in the early stages of development, but there is clearly a social media revolution taking place that advisors can't afford to ignore. |
Financial Planning October 1, 2010 Joel Bruckenstein |
What's Next for Technology This is a time of creativity and evolution in technology, and advisor technology is no exception. As a result, RIA firms can make changes to their infrastructure and in the process create new efficiencies while actually lowering operating costs. |
Financial Advisor November 2007 Andy Gluck |
Eight Leading Innovators These firms are changing the financial services industry for the better. ByAllAccounts... PIE Technologies... etc. |
Investment Advisor April 2006 Andrew Gluck |
Your Best Partners More and more, financial advisors are using technology tools to offer additional services and become more efficient. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2011 Joel P. Bruckenstein |
Efficiency: Hitting the Tech Target Some advisors are still balking at portfolio rebalancing tools and automated workflow technology that could make their practice more profitable. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2008 Brooke Southall |
RIA Power Registered investment advisory firms are bringing in more assets these days than are wirehouse brokerage firms. |
Financial Advisor March 2011 Joel P. Bruckenstein |
The Commonwealth Way This independent broker-dealer has made great strides in integrating technology systems into its advisory platform. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2010 Joel Bruckenstein |
Technology Survey 2010 With the renewed interest and investment in advisor technology, we expect to see further gains next year. It is a slow process, but as an industry we are becoming more technologically proficient. |
Financial Advisor May 2007 Eric Rasmussen |
What's New At The Custodian Custodians are continuing to offer new services for fee-only planners in their efforts to woo RIAs. |
Registered Rep. September 24, 2015 |
The 2015 Wealth Management Industry Awards Winners Companies like Charles, Schwab, Fidelity, and Betterment are profiled for their achievements in financial services. |
Registered Rep. February 17, 2012 Timothy D. Welsh |
Live From Dallas: Mobile Apps, Cloud Computing and Integration - Key Themes at Tech Conference for Rias I work with many of the technology companies that support independent RIAs and will be blogging about what's hot in advisor tech, industry trends, and what the influencers are saying. |
Financial Advisor December 2006 Andrew Gluck |
PMS Gridlock Portfolio management software is the heart of an advisory practice -- so why are there so few options? (Hint: look in the mirror.) |
Registered Rep. March 1, 2006 Allen Plummer |
The Tech Decision Matrix Independent contractors or registered investment advisor reps have tough decisions in choosing their back-office and tech solutions. Here's what they need to consider. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2011 Donna Mitchell |
Hybrid's New Groove Registered investment advisor firms looking for ways to expand their businesses might try turning to broker-dealers for a boost. |
Investment Advisor October 2007 Neal Ringquist |
Tech Tools There are a number of reoccurring concerns that rank high among the challenges that today's financial services institutions and advisory firms are looking to address. A software company president discusses how to solve those niggling problems stunting your growth. |
Registered Rep. December 4, 2012 Jerry Gleeson |
Don't Fear Your Fees RIAs are loathe to increase rates, believing it alienates clients. But industry insiders say advisors have more juice than they suspect. Here's how to get a raise. |
Financial Advisor January 2008 Tracey Longo |
Breakaway Brokers Despite being in business a shorter amount of time than the average advisor, breakaways have more assets under management, higher total revenues and a significantly higher growth rate. |
Registered Rep. July 29, 2013 Diana Britton |
No Man Is an Island Independent broker/dealers are dressing up their offerings to attract and retain advisors tempted to start their own RIAs. |
Financial Advisor November 2008 Gail Liberman |
War Breaks Out For Wirehouse Brokers The economic crisis on Wall Street, among many other things, is causing wirehouse brokers to reconsider the value proposition offered by the giant financial service firms. |
Financial Advisor July 2010 Bernie Clark |
Gunning For Growth RIA firms estimate that they'll see 15% revenue growth this year. An emphasis on efficiency will free principals to go after new business again. |
Financial Advisor September 2006 Andrew Gluck |
Referencing Referrals While many financial advisors around the country struggle to bring in new clients and grow their businesses, others enjoy an embarrassment of riches -- they have so much new business they don't know how to handle it. Why? |
Registered Rep. July 5, 2012 Jerry Gleeson |
A League of their Own While the Big Four custodians still dominate the market, some smaller firms are making their presence felt. |
Registered Rep. March 1, 2008 Christina Mucciolo |
What Can We Do For You? Clearing firms matter to advisors. In fact, one of the biggest deals in the independent b/d business last year hinged on whether the b/ds being sold could maintain their relationships with their old clearing firm. |
Registered Rep. September 1, 2010 Halah Touryalai |
Outgrowing the SERIES 7 There is a coveted cohort of dually registered advisors who are dropping their Series 7 licenses and leaving their b/ds behind. |