Investment Platforms
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E-Trade Launches 5 No-Fee Index Funds
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe new products are being offered exclusively to the brokerage's self-directed investor clients.
April 21, 2025
Morgan Stanley to Launch New E-Trade PlatformThe platform will rival Schwab’s Thinkorswim and Robinhood’s Legend when it gets rolled out in June.
April 18, 2025
With So Many Tech Choices, What's an Advisor to Do?Michael Kitces' Financial AdvisorTech Solutions Map has broadened to 550 offerings in 36 categories. Many advisors feel lost.
April 18, 2025
Mariner and Vanilla Strike Estate Planning DealThe arrangement gives all of the $560 billion RIA’s 700-plus advisors access to the tech firm's platform.
April 17, 2025
Mercer Advisors Expands Held-Away Account Services With Pontera's SupportThe new program streamlines advisors’ ability to provide and implement advice on clients’ qualified investment accounts.
April 14, 2025
Wealth.com Integrates eMoney DataThe collaboration aims to help advisors deliver more accurate and timely estate planning advice.
April 11, 2025
Envestnet Adds Portfolio Options From State Street, BlackRockThe firm will offer direct indexing from State Street and model portfolios from BlackRock.
April 11, 2025
Schwab Rolls Out Alts Platform for $5M-Plus Retail ClientsThe firm says over 37% of RIAs custodying at Schwab already use one of its alternatives platforms.