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OECD maps AI’s biggest job risks but LPL’s chief economist sees potential upside
TRANSFORMATION MAY 26, 2026
OECD maps AI’s biggest job risks but LPL’s chief economist sees potential upside

Dr Jeffrey Roach says a 19th-century paradox explains why efficiency gains may lift labor demand.

By Steve Randall
When Growth Outruns the System
TRANSFORMATION MAY 26, 2026
When Growth Outruns the System

According to Flyer Financial Technologies, rising portfolio complexity is exposing the limits of legacy infrastructure and widening the gap between automation and reality

By Manal Ali
Most asset managers are using AI, but few let it call the shots
TRANSFORMATION MAY 22, 2026
Most asset managers are using AI, but few let it call the shots

Survey finds AI widely embedded in research and analysis, but barely touching portfolio construction or trade execution.

By Steve Randall
Clients expect to know if you use AI, but don’t realize that their portfolios are likely exposed
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2026
Clients expect to know if you use AI, but don’t realize that their portfolios are likely exposed

Janus Henderson Investors research reveals demand for transparency, but lack of awareness of AI’s prevalence in the corporate world.

By Steve Randall
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.

By Andrew Cohen
For most advisors, AI goes from threat to competitive necessity
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 19, 2026
For most advisors, AI goes from threat to competitive necessity

Survey data reveal a widening divide between early AI adopters and those still on the sidelines – with career stage and AUM emerging as key fault lines.

By Leo Almazora
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

By Andrew Cohen
You Can’t Spell Advisor without AI
TRANSFORMATION MAY 18, 2026
You Can’t Spell Advisor without AI

Advisors discuss their use of AI now and how it will change going forward

By Gregg Greenberg
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.”

By Andrew Cohen
AI won't replace advisors – but it will sort the good from the great
RIA NEWS MAY 11, 2026
AI won't replace advisors – but it will sort the good from the great

Two wealth professionals weigh in on why AI sharpens the advisor edge rather than erasing it.

By Leo Almazora
AI can analyze data but it can’t replace trust, says MassMutual wealth chief
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2026
AI can analyze data but it can’t replace trust, says MassMutual wealth chief

The firm’s Vaughn Bowman talks to InvestmentNews about disconnect between what clients say and do.

By Steve Randall
Addepar's ADX tackles 'swivel chair problem' for advisor data sources
TRANSFORMATION MAY 07, 2026
Addepar's ADX tackles 'swivel chair problem' for advisor data sources

Addepar's new ADX data exchange for advisors follows the company's May 2025 acquisition of AI workflow startup Arcus and its introduction earlier this year of an AI assistant platform named Addison.

By Andrew Cohen
AI platforms are giving ultra-wealthy families flawed financial answers, study finds
TRANSFORMATION MAY 07, 2026
AI platforms are giving ultra-wealthy families flawed financial answers, study finds

AI wealth advice under fire as audit finds major errors in estate and insurance guidance.

By Steve Randall
As Anthropic deepens its push into finance, RIA execs draw lines on AI use
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 06, 2026
As Anthropic deepens its push into finance, RIA execs draw lines on AI use

Anthropic's new financial agents can build pitch decks and screen client files. Two leaders close to the technology say that's the easy part.

By Leo Almazora
Perplexity AI's pitch to RIAs: run a 50-person firm with one advisor
TRANSFORMATION APR 30, 2026
Perplexity AI's pitch to RIAs: run a 50-person firm with one advisor

Advisors can prompt the Perplexity Computer to flag concentrated stock exposure, scan portfolios for idle cash, or send alerts when geopolitical events could impact commodities tied to client holdings.

By Andrew Cohen
RFG Advisory invests in Zocks to advance advisor platform, adds board talent
RIA NEWS APR 28, 2026
RFG Advisory invests in Zocks to advance advisor platform, adds board talent

Firm backs AI firm and expands leadership as it builds integrated tech ecosystem.

By Steve Randall
HB Wealth expands Arch tie-up as private markets push strains RIA operations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2026
HB Wealth expands Arch tie-up as private markets push strains RIA operations

Automation rollout targets reporting gaps and data fragmentation across alternative investments.

By Steve Randall
Half of investors now turning to AI for financial decisions as autonomy accelerates, study finds
TRANSFORMATION APR 26, 2026
Half of investors now turning to AI for financial decisions as autonomy accelerates, study finds

Rising use of AI in investing and fraud detection reshapes client expectations for advisors.

By Steve Randall
Osaic adds Scribe AI to build step-by-step guides for advisors
TRANSFORMATION APR 24, 2026
Osaic adds Scribe AI to build step-by-step guides for advisors

Osaic is integrating Scribe to automatically capture workflows and turn them into step-by-step guides to reduce administrative lift across its network of over 10,000 advisors.

By Andrew Cohen
AI becomes a talent accelerator as advisory firms rethink hiring, training, and team structure
TRANSFORMATION APR 24, 2026
AI becomes a talent accelerator as advisory firms rethink hiring, training, and team structure

Zocks’ Matt Halloran tells InvestmentNews how tech is reshaping the talent pipeline.

By Steve Randall