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Altruist's Hazel builds AI agent to create financial plans in minutes
TRANSFORMATION SEP 01, 2026
Altruist's Hazel builds AI agent to create financial plans in minutes

The Hazel platform uses dedicated calculation programs to deliver personalized financial plans across six disciplines in minutes.

By Steve Randall
Amplify lands Brookwood partnership as RIA data platform push accelerates
FINTECH AUG 31, 2026
Amplify lands Brookwood partnership as RIA data platform push accelerates

Phoenix-based Brookwood Investment Group taps the AI-native wealthtech firm as its advisor count and AUM keep climbing

By Leo Almazora
Global finance leaders warned that AI poses systemic risk to markets
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 31, 2026
Global finance leaders warned that AI poses systemic risk to markets

FSB, FINRA and Canada's OSFI have each flagged AI as a threat to financial stability, citing stretched valuations, rising retail leverage and cyber vulnerabilities

By Steve Randall
Most Americans want retail investors to share in AI gains
FINTECH AUG 31, 2026
Most Americans want retail investors to share in AI gains

New research finds 67% of US adults support broader access to AI investment opportunities, amid inequality concerns.

By Steve Randall
AssetMark's Talk Tracks AI gives advisors a script for client calls
TRANSFORMATION AUG 26, 2026
AssetMark's Talk Tracks AI gives advisors a script for client calls

The new AI feature generates instant client portfolio talking points, slashing meeting prep time for advisors.

By Andrew Cohen
LPL taps Wells Fargo vet as new chief technology and information officer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 25, 2026
LPL taps Wells Fargo vet as new chief technology and information officer

Jonathan Lewis joins the wealth management giant as it proceeds with a $2 billion AI and technology push for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
AmeriFlex Group launches AI program to identify advisors nearing succession
TRANSFORMATION AUG 24, 2026
AmeriFlex Group launches AI program to identify advisors nearing succession

Proprietary Scout tool, built with Anthropic's Claude, profiles hundreds of firms in minutes to help the hybrid RIA scale its succession business.

By Steve Randall
NewEdge advisors reshape client work with AI in weeks after Anthropic rollout
TRANSFORMATION AUG 20, 2026
NewEdge advisors reshape client work with AI in weeks after Anthropic rollout

Advisor-led adoption has been rapid for tasks from translating annuity contracts into plain English to speedy webinar prep.

By Steve Randall
AdvisorFinder launches AI visibility measurement tool for RIAs
TRANSFORMATION AUG 18, 2026
AdvisorFinder launches AI visibility measurement tool for RIAs

Mercer, Focus Partners Wealth, Mariner, Creative Planning and Captrust top the leaderboard tracking AI search results for RIA firms.

By Andrew Cohen
Is Wall Street's AI risk analysis right for RIA portfolios?
TRANSFORMATION AUG 12, 2026
Is Wall Street's AI risk analysis right for RIA portfolios?

Anthropic's Millennium partnership moves AI from reactive tool to proactive risk monitor — but other wealth tech leaders question its fit for RIA practices.

By Andrew Cohen
Feathery launches AI proposal generation tool for wealth management firms
TRANSFORMATION AUG 11, 2026
Feathery launches AI proposal generation tool for wealth management firms

New AI assistant Robin drafts personalized client proposals by integrating data from Salesforce, eMoney, Morningstar and more.

By Steve Randall
AI told this client when to retire. Mission Wealth's advisors disagreed
TRANSFORMATION AUG 10, 2026
AI told this client when to retire. Mission Wealth's advisors disagreed

Advisors are navigating a new reality as clients pre-consult ChatGPT before meetings.

By Andrew Cohen
Zuckerberg’s AI vision collides with Meta’s $135bn spending reality
FINTECH AUG 10, 2026
Zuckerberg’s AI vision collides with Meta’s $135bn spending reality

A sweeping ‘superintelligence manifesto’ arrives as firm’s free cash flow craters 91%, raising hard questions for wealth managers about the company's near-term investment case.

By Steve Randall
AI, personalization and the $1.5T missed opportunity in wealth
TRANSFORMATION AUG 10, 2026
AI, personalization and the $1.5T missed opportunity in wealth

How advisors can close the experience gap as clients demand more from their firms.

By Steve Randall
Americans trust financial advisors most so why is there an engagement gap?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2026
Americans trust financial advisors most so why is there an engagement gap?

New Edward Jones report reveals that internet research tops financial guidance, despite high level of confidence in professionals.

By Steve Randall
Financial firms tie compensation to AI proficiency, PwC survey finds
TRANSFORMATION AUG 05, 2026
Financial firms tie compensation to AI proficiency, PwC survey finds

Recruiters Philip Waxelbaum and Louis Diamond weigh in on whether AI skills are reshaping advisor pay amid PwC's Financial Services Workforce AI Survey.

By Andrew Cohen
FMG Suite adds four senior leaders to scale AI and enterprise growth
FINTECH AUG 03, 2026
FMG Suite adds four senior leaders to scale AI and enterprise growth

The advisor marketing platform is expanding its leadership team to accelerate enterprise sales and AI-driven compliance tools.

By Steve Randall
Worthy AI takes tax planning from several hours to 15 minutes
TRANSFORMATION JUL 30, 2026
Worthy AI takes tax planning from several hours to 15 minutes

Jonathan Hudacko, the founder behind Vanguard's first-ever acquisition, is now targeting AI tax planning for advisors.

By Andrew Cohen
AI costs are rising and public trust is falling, the debate is just getting started
EQUITIES JUL 30, 2026
AI costs are rising and public trust is falling, the debate is just getting started

From IBM's cybercrime data to Gallup's trust survey and insider selling at Nvidia and CoreWeave, the warning signs are real — even if one firm thinks the market is misreading the numbers.

By Steve Randall
LPL, Conquest and FMG push AI deeper into advisor workflows
TRANSFORMATION JUL 29, 2026
LPL, Conquest and FMG push AI deeper into advisor workflows

Three major platforms roll out AI-driven advisor tools spanning marketing, planning, and behavioral coaching.

By Steve Randall