Wall Street wirehouses might have the most to lose from a broad consumer move to web-based investment management services.
Two of the largest Wall Street banks — Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. — have been investing heavily in online platforms targeting self-directed investors.
Aaron Patzer started Mint.com as a competitor to Quicken because he used the product and got disgusted with it.
Meet Sophie, the computer avatar. She also happens to be a virtual financial adviser. Her existence and that of SimplFi, the new, free online financial planning service she inhabits,announced this week.
A test drive of the latest hosting and presentation programs for Apple's ubiquitous tablet
The Samsung S III most widely used Android device, Kindle Fire remains top tablet
Spooked by compliance concerns, survey finds; lack of time also cited
New platform features nonproprietary products only; still lacks customized SMAs
SEC isn't aggressively scrutinizing adviser use of social media, so with sound policies in place — take no fear.
Those who don't take the time to craft a coordinated effort on the web risk losing clients.
Analysts say high ticket price could be big hurdle to any deal.
New interfaces designed for Windows 8 and RT look like winners
