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Redtail Completes Orion Integration, Adds Data 'Safeguards'Redtail Completes Orion Integration, Adds Data 'Safeguards'

The CRM provider completed an integration previously in beta and is improving its data security following a breach earlier this year.

Samuel Steinberger, Senior Technology Editor

August 5, 2019

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Redtail CEO Brian McLaughlin
Redtail CEO Brian McLaughlinPhoto by Samuel Steinberger

Orion Advisor Services and Redtail Technology has completed and made available Monday its two-way synchronization of contact data between linked households, according to a tweet by the Female Advisor Network. Both the CRM provider and Orion Advisor Services acknowledged the rollout in separate email responses. The integration improvements were in closed beta earlier this summer but are now available to all advisors using the feature. 

Through a spokesperson and in response to questions about data security, Redtail noted that for the first time since its March 4 data breach it is making changes to how it secures sensitive data in its possession. The exact changes weren't specified, but the firm said it has been “introducing additional safeguards to ensure our customers’ data is safe and secure" this calendar year. Orion declined to comment on the data security of Redtail and how it might affect the portfolio management provider’s integration with the advisor-focused CRM provider. 

The firms originally hoped to have the integration available to the broader market by the end of last month. Prior to the completion of this latest integration, contact record updates flowed from Orion to Redtail, but not the other way around. 

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Samuel Steinberger

Senior Technology Editor, WealthManagement.com

Samuel Steinberger is Senior Technology Editor for Informa Connect’s WealthManagement.com. In his role, Mr. Steinberger provides the publication’s wealth and financial technology coverage. 

Mr. Steinberger’s editorial insight and familiarity with technology accelerates Informa’s growth within the financial advisor and wealth management communities, providing in-depth news for advisors and financial professionals. 

Before joining Informa Connect, Mr. Steinberger produced documentaries with former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien at Soledad O’Brien Productions (formerly Starfish Media Group). He specialized in research, shooting and editing, as well as finding distinct voices to explain topics like mental health, poverty and racial divide. 

Prior to joining Soledad O’Brien Productions, Mr. Steinberger managed multi-departmental technology projects for global legal technology leader Transperfect Legal Solutions. After obtaining his graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University, he completed his transition from technology management to media. 

Mr. Steinberger is an award-winning journalist, author and researcher who has written, edited and reported for a number of publications, including The New York Times, Financial PlanningAmerican Banker and PBS. He is founder of beverages publication Give Me Weird Drinks

Mr. Steinberger’s technology analysis and insight has been featured in several books on virtual and augmented reality. Mr. Steinberger has received awards and recognition for his reporting and research, including the American Business Media's prestigious Jesse H. Neal Award for editorial excellence.

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