Andrew Cohen

Andrew Cohen is a financial journalist covering registered investment advisors (RIAs) and wealth management for InvestmentNews, based in New York. He brings hands-on beat experience reporting on RIA consolidation, independent advisory growth, and the evolving wealth management landscape across the United States. Prior to joining InvestmentNews, Andrew reported on family offices and private wealth as a reporter for Crain Currency. He has spent several years covering business journalism across a range of industries, including roles at Sports Business Journal and Front Office Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo warns athletes to separate financial advisors, agents, lawyers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 28, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo warns athletes to separate financial advisors, agents, lawyers

The Milwaukee Bucks superstar, who expects to become a billionaire, says athletes should keep their financial advisors, lawyers, and agents independent from one another as wealth management firms increasingly target services to pro athletes.

Merit hires ex-Edelman and Verdence executives, launches leadership initiative with ClientWise
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2026
Merit hires ex-Edelman and Verdence executives, launches leadership initiative with ClientWise

CFO Doug Moore and EVP of financial planning Sarah Mouser will both work remotely for Merit. “I think the RIA of the future goes after talent wherever it is and tries to get people together when it makes sense,” says Merit's Alex Hansen.

From Fisher to AE Wealth: Shannon Larson charts next phase of advisor independence
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) MAY 20, 2026
From Fisher to AE Wealth: Shannon Larson charts next phase of advisor independence

AE Wealth’s new president reflects on her 25 years in wealth management and how the industry’s cycle from independence to RIA to W-2 is redefining advisor affiliation models.

Most advisors say AI portfolio construction is worth $500 a month
TRANSFORMATION MAY 19, 2026
Most advisors say AI portfolio construction is worth $500 a month

A survey from TacticalMind AI found 69% of advisors say a high-quality AI platform that makes investment recommendations and constructs portfolios is worth $500 monthly, while research-only tools are valued closer to $250.

Can AI double advisor productivity?
TRANSFORMATION MAY 19, 2026
Can AI double advisor productivity?

Orion CEO Natalie Wolfsen says artificial intelligence could double the number of Americans receiving financial advice as RIAs deploy AI to boost advisor productivity

How SEC baseball stars are targeting long-term financial success
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 18, 2026
How SEC baseball stars are targeting long-term financial success

Alabama pitcher Tyler Fay and Arkansas slugger Camden Kozeal are working with Socium Advisors to manage NIL income and prepare for the MLB Draft in July, but they'll first aim to reach Charles Schwab Field in Omaha for the College World Series.

Goldman Sachs using AI to analyze prediction markets
EMERGING MARKETS MAY 15, 2026
Goldman Sachs using AI to analyze prediction markets

“I find myself relying on [prediction markets] more and more as an indicator of what the markets are really thinking," said Ben Snider, Goldman Sachs’ chief US equity strategist. "I have AI combine Kalshi, Polymarket, anything else I can find, and aggregate them across my screen."

RIAs explore litigation finance via SEI Access
ALTERNATIVES MAY 15, 2026
RIAs explore litigation finance via SEI Access

Alternative investment platforms like SEI Access now let financial advisors explore litigation finance, a high-return but high-risk alternative.

Prime Capital adds Edelman advisor under court restrictions
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2026
Prime Capital adds Edelman advisor under court restrictions

Brendan Kenny’s move from Edelman Financial Engines comes with a temporary restraining order tied to the firms’ broader advisor-poaching lawsuit against Prime Capital Financial, which says Edelman has been acting anticompetitively.

Dynasty CEO teases 'Virtual Shirl' as RIA execs debate AI's workforce impact
TRANSFORMATION MAY 14, 2026
Dynasty CEO teases 'Virtual Shirl' as RIA execs debate AI's workforce impact

At Goldman Sachs’ RIA conference, Dynasty’s Shirl Penney said an AI clone trained on his emails and speeches could be the first of “hundreds of digital employees.”