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Fidelity's field-of-digital-dreams approach to RIA custody means bulldozing familiar landmarks like 'RIA' corporate enclaves and 'chiefs' -- all part of a post 'scrappy' organic growth plan

Fidelity CEO Abby Johnson clearly trusts and values the long-time RIA overseer Michael Durbin to solve nettlesome projects like eMoney, and her perception of his highest, best use has shifted in Fidelity's inexorable digital push

Author Lisa Shider December 8, 2022 at 10:34 PM
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Michael Durbin: 'Advisors have seen the technology and wealth management industries increasingly intersect.'
Brooke Southall and Keith Girard contributed to the editing of this article.

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