Technology News from Financial Planning

When asked to compare AI to movies, financial advisors are still optimistic about the ways it can help them. But there's a growing sentiment that bad actors could hijack things.

The deal between Edward Jones and Quicken is expected to appeal to next-generation clients as they begin accumulating wealth.

The head of client segments in Morgan Stanley's wealth division acknowledges AI could one day be the primary source of financial advice for mass affluent clients. Morgan Stanley advisors working with wealthier investors will have to up their games.

The Carefull tool integrated into Edward Jones accounts aggregates client accounts and monitors for fraud or mistakes.

BNY Pershing declined to state the size and fees of its clearing and custody business with RIAs and other wealth management firms. But that's hardly unique in a channel of the industry with shrinking margins.

Gary Carrai draws on his previous experiences as a financial advisor to recognize what sorts of technical advances are most likely to be useful to LPL advisors and clients — and how much change they can tolerate at once.

In his new role at Wells Fargo, Andre Mansour is harnessing his Google experience to bring efficient, meaningful systems that assist both advisors and clients.

Difficult personal experiences led the founder of virtual firm YGC Wealth to become the first strategic advisor to BestFarewell, a technology start-up that aims to help grieving families process and organize end-of-life planning documents.

Despite predictions of mass white-collar job losses from AI, two major firms have chosen the "human plus AI" approach.

Kitces Marketing Summit 2026 organizers Michael Kitces and Taylor Schulte lined up a half dozen speakers who shared accessible organic growth strategies.

A study released by Ficomm Partners and Absolute Engagement found that nearly 9% of high net worth investors turned to AI over a human for referrals. This shift in referral inquiries offers advisors an opportunity to deepen digital presences.

He and planner Taylor Schulte led a group of speakers presenting a trove of "deliverables" and actionable takeaways from the Kitces Marketing Summit.

The managing director of a multifamily office shares the tech that reduces drudgery and amplifies empathy — and an easy screen to help advisors steer clear of the dreaded "AI ick."

Talking about the importance of one type of tax planning or another is far different from implementing all of those strategies across the industry.

The rankings of the fastest-growing RIAs over the past 12 months, compiled by AdvizorPro, highlight key nuances of the channel's rapid expansion.

Jim Gold of Steward Partners thinks impending advisor retirements will continue driving smaller RIAs into M&A deals with big acquirers — even as AI turns many investors into "do-it-yourselfers."

According to a recent survey by Janus Henderson, 79% of clients said they would be upset to learn an advisor used AI without telling them.

FIS regularly hears from RIAs and banks with wealth management departments about the need to have better mobile apps and other digital doorways to their services. A new partnership with InvestCloud is designed to provide just that.

At their institutional investor day, Charles Schwab executives say they see a huge opportunity in arranging securities-backed loans for firms in its RIA network.

Financial planners and organic growth experts understand why some may hesitate to start posting videos. But the benefits far outweigh any risk of embarrassment.