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A finalist at XY Planning Network’s 2016 fintech competition, Pay For ED is improving its advisor offering.

Samuel Steinberger, Senior Technology Editor

October 30, 2018

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Student loan repayment planning software provider Pay For ED announced an upgrade to its advisor servicing option, the company announced today. Advisors can now access a bundle of licenses for clients across all three of the firm’s solutions software: College Cost Analyzer, In School Payer and Student Loan Repayer.

The suite of tools has the potential to help millions of Americans plan and pay for college costs, filling the gaps between the advice provided by tax advisors, private lenders and student loan repayment servicers, said founder and CEO Fred Amrein. Advisors can use tools across a range of client segments, from clients anticipating college costs to fresh grads or newlywed clients who are managing their student loan repayments. The tool is also available directly to consumers.

Although not currently integrated in any advisor platform, Amrein confirmed the company has been approached by several firms interested in the engine powering the tools. The Student Loan Repayment factors in 126 repayment combinations, providing more sophistication and advice opportunities than a simplistic refinance recommendation, said Amrein.

The company is planning a mobile solution expected to launch in December. It will serve as an addition to the desktop tool, and can be used for prospecting, Amrein said.

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About the Author

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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