Monthly Spotlight: AI in Wealth

Monthly Spotlight: AI in Wealth
Every month, InvestmentNews produces a series of articles on a theme affecting financial professionals. All coverage through the month can be found here.
JAN 28, 2026

Every month, InvestmentNews will produce a series of articles on a theme affecting financial professionals. In January, our writers will focus on AI: the latest news and innovations, and how it's changing the profession. All content can be found here.

Lauren Williams, of ProsperPlan Wealth, and Channing Olson, of Wealthspire, join InvestmentNews' James Burton to run the rule over AI tools, how advisors can use them efficiently, and what the future might hold.

The race is on to build ultimate AI ‘operating system’ for advisors

Channing Olson, of Wealthspire, Joe Di Vito, of the Di Vito Consulting Group at RBC Wealth Management, and Lauren Williams, of ProsperPlan Wealth share insights into how technology has changed the profession and what the future might hold for advisors.

FINRA flags rise of agentic AI, seeks member firms' feedback

Regulator outlines early use cases for autonomous AI tools, urges governance frameworks while it continues to shape guidance around emerging technology.

Raymond James unveils proprietary AI operations agent

The broker-dealer giant is positioning new ‘Rai’ chat agent at the center of its internal AI stack as regulators probe how far autonomous tools should go.

Focus Financial rolls out Jump AI to 800 advisors after pilot

The $500 billion RIA aggregator is rolling out Jump’s AI assistant across 85 affiliate firms after pilot testing showed advisors reduced task time by 70%.

RBC Insurance’s AI Playbook: How governance, agility and client focus are driving measurable results

InvestmentNews speaks with digital chief Vik Luthra about how AI is transforming the industry.

CogniCor CEO explains how AI can help advisors immediately boost profitability

There is no shortage of predictions as to how AI will benefit advisors in coming years. CogniCor founder and CEO Sindhu Joseph explains how AI can help wealth managers in 2026.

Enterprises are turning to AI to solve their efficiency problems, but is just a short-term fix?

Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland ask whether these long-term problems require a non-AI fix?

AI powering DIY investing: Webull CEO Anthony Denier on the rise of the trading co-pilot

How artificial intelligence is reshaping research, risk management, and execution for everyday investors.

CIO Group founder explains how AI will transform wealth management business

The emergence of 'long horizon AI' and the learning curve facing advisors, David Bailin, founder of independent wealth manager CIO Group, offers his outlook for the new technology.

How the FPA is helping financial planners future-proof with AI

The FPA's new content hub and conference series aims to help drive planner's AI excitement into practical tools and implementation for day-to-day work.

Origin's new low-fee AI ‘robo-planner’ (that still won’t threaten human advisors)

Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland analyze whether new AI financial advisor offering can overcome the perennial client acquisition cost problem.

AI’s rapid shift from efficiency tool to growth engine in wealth management

Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland analyze whether new AI financial advisor offering can overcome the perennial client acquisition cost problem.

Using AI carries specific risks for financial advice firms, warns Merrill

AI tools are highly complex and may be flawed, hallucinate and reflect biases, according to Merrill.

Is $50 the new $120? Price compression comes to AI notetakers

Standalone AI notetakers are feeling the effects amid the presence of cheaper alternatives.

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Focus Financial buys entertainment business manager ML Management
Focus Financial buys entertainment business manager ML Management

The RIA aggregator adds a New York and Los Angeles firm serving film and TV talent as it deepens its business management bench

Advisor moves: LPL lands $700M Cambridge team, &Partners adds $728M
Advisor moves: LPL lands $700M Cambridge team, &Partners adds $728M

Meanwhile, Janney picks up a $280 million Merrill Lynch veteran in Scranton as independent and hybrid platforms keep drawing teams

Elevation Point secures Merchant backing as Emigrant Partners exits
Elevation Point secures Merchant backing as Emigrant Partners exits

The breakaway-focused minority investor has staked 15 RIAs since 2024 as private sponsors increasingly trade stakes

CW Advisors adds $1.6B with triple acquisition push into Texas and beyond
CW Advisors adds $1.6B with triple acquisition push into Texas and beyond

Osaic subsidiary continues to forge new routes to US high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth people.

Veterans lead civilians on financial confidence, Wells Fargo survey finds
Veterans lead civilians on financial confidence, Wells Fargo survey finds

New data shows veterans report stronger financial security, legacy confidence and career earnings momentum than non-veterans.

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