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More data isn’t the same as more clarity
TRANSFORMATION JUL 28, 2026
More data isn’t the same as more clarity

Flyer on wealth management data aggregation, AI agents, and closing the insight-to-action gap.

By Manal Ali
Ameriprise boasts $1B AI spend as rivals race for tech leadership
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2026
Ameriprise boasts $1B AI spend as rivals race for tech leadership

Ameriprise's tech spending declaration lands amid a wider broker-dealer arms race, with Edward Jones, Raymond James and LPL all expanding AI tools for advisors

By Leo Almazora
AI in wealth management: budgets surge but ROI remains elusive
TRANSFORMATION JUL 24, 2026
AI in wealth management: budgets surge but ROI remains elusive

From generative AI on trading desks to personalized portfolio tools, financial firms are spending big on AI, but measuring returns is proving harder.

By Steve Randall
CFA Institute unveils framework to help advisers navigate AI-driven market upheaval
TRANSFORMATION JUL 22, 2026
CFA Institute unveils framework to help advisers navigate AI-driven market upheaval

New research series maps four possible futures as AI reshapes how capital markets function.

By Steve Randall
Mariner runs $35 million tab on AI workforce
TRANSFORMATION JUL 20, 2026
Mariner runs $35 million tab on AI workforce

The mega-RIA's Humanity Labs deal aims to free advisors from back-office work, costing $50,000 per year for each of the 700 bots that make up Mariner's AI workforce.

By Andrew Cohen
YCharts acquires Informa's Zephyr to bolster SMA analytics for advisors
TRANSFORMATION JUL 15, 2026
YCharts acquires Informa's Zephyr to bolster SMA analytics for advisors

The acquisition pairs Zephyr's 21,000-product separately managed account database with YCharts' newly launched AI agent assistant for investment research.

By Andrew Cohen
Mariner aims to ‘break growth ceiling’ by deploying AI workforce of 700
TRANSFORMATION JUL 14, 2026
Mariner aims to ‘break growth ceiling’ by deploying AI workforce of 700

Mega-RIA to adopt AI workforce at enterprise scale as firm rethinks growth without hiring.

By Steve Randall
AI use reshapes advisor satisfaction and deepens client trust, separate studies reveal
TRANSFORMATION JUL 09, 2026
AI use reshapes advisor satisfaction and deepens client trust, separate studies reveal

Using artificial intelligence can have benefits for both advisors and their clients, according to new research.

By Steve Randall
Cerity Partners names Will Peng chief innovation officer
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2026
Cerity Partners names Will Peng chief innovation officer

The leading ultra-high-net-worth RIA joins other large wealth firms, including Raymond James and LPL, in creating executive roles focused on artificial intelligence strategy

By Leo Almazora
Fed's Bowman pushes for lighter-touch AI oversight at smaller firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 08, 2026
Fed's Bowman pushes for lighter-touch AI oversight at smaller firms

Supervision vice chair speaks following recent launch of AI adoption practices by regulators.

By Steve Randall
Candidly adds AI agents for Trump Accounts, workplace benefits
TRANSFORMATION JUL 02, 2026
Candidly adds AI agents for Trump Accounts, workplace benefits

CEO Laurel Taylor says the fintech's composable AI stack helps workers optimize dollars across Trump Accounts, 529s, 401(k)s, and other employee benefits.

By Andrew Cohen
AI spending in asset management tops $100m as agent adoption stalls
TRANSFORMATION JUN 29, 2026
AI spending in asset management tops $100m as agent adoption stalls

Survey reveals widening gap between investment ambition and workforce readiness across the sector

By Steve Randall
Next-gen advisors share concerns as AI looms over entry-level career pathways
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2026
Next-gen advisors share concerns as AI looms over entry-level career pathways

New research shows aspiring advisors are fluent in AI — but fear firms will automate the very roles they need to learn the trade.

By Leo Almazora
Schwab enters prediction markets despite CEO's gambling warnings
TRANSFORMATION JUN 22, 2026
Schwab enters prediction markets despite CEO's gambling warnings

Schwab founder Charles Schwab invested in Kalshi in 2021. Now the brokerage is launching binary options on predicting the S&P 500 through Cboe.

By Andrew Cohen
How AI has gone mainstream with ultra-high-net-worth investors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2026
How AI has gone mainstream with ultra-high-net-worth investors

With more HNW clients coming to meetings armed with AI research, BNY Wealth report finds advisor expertise is more critical than ever as the final human check.

By Leo Almazora
What is a token - and why is it suddenly showing up on your P&L?
TRANSFORMATION JUN 22, 2026
What is a token - and why is it suddenly showing up on your P&L?

AI costs were invisible when everything ran on a flat subscription. They're not invisible anymore. Here's what tokens actually are, what your common advisory tasks consume, and how to model the real cost before it surprises you mid-year.

By Matthew Sellers
Which AI platform should RIAs actually be using? A no-hype guide for 2026
TRANSFORMATION JUN 22, 2026
Which AI platform should RIAs actually be using? A no-hype guide for 2026

Which tool fits which job for a fiduciary advisor managing real client relationships.

By Matthew Sellers
AI's uncomfortable question for advisors: Who still needs you?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2026
AI's uncomfortable question for advisors: Who still needs you?

McKinsey executive argues AI could deliver sophisticated guidance to mass affluent investors, while Allianz leader warns of “AI socialism” from over-use of the same LLMs.

By Steve Randall
From saving to spending: Using annuity solutions to address retirement income complexity for clients
TRANSFORMATION JUN 22, 2026
From saving to spending: Using annuity solutions to address retirement income complexity for clients

AI results in job cuts at firms. But are advisors getting better service?
TRANSFORMATION JUN 12, 2026
AI results in job cuts at firms. But are advisors getting better service?

“AI is clearly having an impact on the level of staff firms need to operate,” a recruiter said. “The other issue hurting jobs is consolidation."

By Bruce Kelly