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How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2026
How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies

Leaders at Prudential Advisors break down how wiring AI into every stage of its leads program is supporting more robust client conversations.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2026
Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows more advisors turning to generative AI for efficiency while clients demand deeper guidance, context, and emotional support.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors push for smarter tech and deeper education as growth pressures mount
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2026
Advisors push for smarter tech and deeper education as growth pressures mount

Study finds tech gaps, rising AI use, and surging crypto interest challenge advisors’ growth plans.

By Steve Randall
The race is on to build ultimate AI ‘operating system’ for advisors
TRANSFORMATION FEB 02, 2026
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.

By James Burton
Banks race to upgrade advisor tech as talent pressures mount
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 29, 2026
Banks race to upgrade advisor tech as talent pressures mount

Cerulli finds tech stacks now central to advisor productivity, retention, and recruiting battles.

By Steve Randall
The human-first AI playbook: Treat it as change management, not just tech
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2026
The human-first AI playbook: Treat it as change management, not just tech

Mission Wealth’s Renee Hennessee explains how clear guardrails, practical pilots, and manager-led coaching can help advisors adopt AI without losing the human touch.

By Leo Almazora
Monthly Spotlight: AI in Wealth
TRANSFORMATION JAN 28, 2026
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.

By James Burton
Raymond James unveils proprietary AI operations agent
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 28, 2026
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.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA flags rise of agentic AI, seeks member firms' feedback
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 27, 2026
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.

By Leo Almazora
Focus Financial rolls out Jump AI to 800 advisors after pilot
TRANSFORMATION JAN 23, 2026
Focus Financial rolls out Jump AI to 800 advisors after pilot

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

By Andrew Cohen
The AI proficiency mirage on Wall Street’s margins
TRANSFORMATION JAN 23, 2026
The AI proficiency mirage on Wall Street’s margins

Thing your staff are ‘good’ at AI? Think again...

By Matthew Sellers
Independent RIA AI use soars, but most firms still at the start of the journey
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2026
Independent RIA AI use soars, but most firms still at the start of the journey

New research finds AI utilization more than doubled but deeper integration still lags.

By Steve Randall
Edelman, LPL double down on enterprise tech as advice arms race escalates
RIA NEWS JAN 22, 2026
Edelman, LPL double down on enterprise tech as advice arms race escalates

Mega-firms are hardwiring portfolio, planning and estate tools into their core platforms to defend market share and deepen high‑net‑worth relationships.

By Steve Randall
Wealthtech in 2026: Tech choices set to separate ‘winners and losers’
TRANSFORMATION JAN 22, 2026
Wealthtech in 2026: Tech choices set to separate ‘winners and losers’

Research from F2 Strategy shows advisors sharply divided in how they deploy tech for alternatives, AI, custody

By Leo Almazora
RBC Insurance’s AI Playbook: How governance, agility and client focus are driving measurable results
TRANSFORMATION JAN 22, 2026
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.

By Steve Randall
CogniCor CEO explains how AI can help advisors immediately boost profitability
TRANSFORMATION JAN 21, 2026
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.

By Gregg Greenberg
AI powering DIY investing: Webull CEO Anthony Denier on the rise of the trading co-pilot
TRANSFORMATION JAN 20, 2026
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.

By Steve Randall
New York takes a step closer to becoming a city where financial markets never sleep
EQUITIES JAN 20, 2026
New York takes a step closer to becoming a city where financial markets never sleep

New blockchain-based venue promises 24/7 equity trading, faster settlement and new liquidity dynamics.

By Steve Randall
CIO Group founder explains how AI will transform wealth management business
TRANSFORMATION JAN 16, 2026
CIO Group founder explains how AI will transform wealth management business

Given 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.

By Gregg Greenberg
Private market lockups push RIAs toward new lending options
TRANSFORMATION JAN 15, 2026
Private market lockups push RIAs toward new lending options

As private-market allocations rise, startups like Pluto are partnering with Apollo and Hamilton Lane to bring AI-backed private-asset lending into the RIA channel.

By Andrew Cohen