The former CEO of Orion Advisor Solutions has since become involved in several artificial intelligence startups, which he hopes will be integrated into advisor technology stacks.

While AI has increased gross productivity, net gains have been eroded by the time and effort needed to review and correct AI outputs.

The FPAi Authority offers demos, guidance and insights to help planners adopt AI effectively in their practices.

A Financial Planning survey found that advisors believe AI will continue to transform wealth management. But experts say human oversight is still essential.

Systems still don't talk to each other as well as they should in 2026, so advisors are finding their own solutions.

The platform can offer a wide audience, but with serious content moderation and other concerns, is remaining active worth it?

While 2025 was a transformative year in wealth management, further implementation of AI tools into technology stacks means advisors' workflows in 2026 are sure to change.

A recent study found that more than half of all new articles on the internet were AI-generated. How can advisors help their own content stand out when this deluge threatens to drown them out?

It's no surprise that AI saw big gains, but some longstanding winners saw their fortune flag.

These are the stories and issues that readers gravitated to in the last year.

Artificial intelligence has been integrated in the back offices of many firms. In 2026, expect to see it make the leap to the front office.

Yes, AI is saving many advisors time and helping them reach prospects. But some say the rapid rate of adoption and automation could put them out of a job in the future.

In a move some industry observers call "dangerous and irresponsible," the administration is taking down consumer protection guardrails that have been put up by states like California and Colorado.

For the first time in an annual compliance report, FINRA devotes a section to AI risks, including from third-party vendors and scammers.

Artificial intelligence isn't an algorithmic takeover but an essential wealth management tool.

UBS chief data and analytics officer Joe Cordeira says AI won't replace advisors. But it can help them by providing little nudges to do everything from rebalancing a portfolio to wishing a client happy birthday.

The hidden costs of free AI tools go beyond simple feature upgrades. Non-enterprise versions of AI tools often lack advanced data protection features.

The integration eliminates the need for a third-party intermediary between the two platforms, allowing for a direct connection between financial planning and tax, estate and insurance data.

Scary good voice cloning technology means advisors can no longer believe what — or more accurately, who — they're hearing on the phone. Rigorous verification protocols are the new key to gaining client trust.

Getting it right can help prospects find your firm's website, according to FMG Suite's Samantha Russell at ADVISE AI.