Technology News from Financial Planning

Agentic AI in several forms took center stage as fintech executives made the case for their services at the first-ever AI-focused demo drop at Future Proof.

As AI use expands in wealth management, so too does regulatory risk. Experts at Future Proof shared what questions RIAs should ask vendors, along with tips on implementing firm-wide AI guardrails.

A significant proportion of people are following financial advice given to them by AI models, and many reported losing $100 or more.

Samantha Russell, chief evangelist of FMG, outlined several strategies to help advisors get noticed during her session Sunday at Future Proof.

Cerulli's research based on a survey of wealth and asset management firms suggest that firms have only just begun to address clients' comprehensive planning needs.

Christopher Haigh, founder and CEO of Iconoclastic Capital, isn't afraid to speak his mind — or to change his burgeoning firm's tech stack when necessary.

The technology can sift through large data sets at a rapid clip, which means advisors need to be proactive about documentation, self-examination and implementation of AI as infrastructure.

Though one study recently found that 78% of hiring managers said they expect AI use will lead to layoffs of recent graduates, advisors say plenty of on-ramps into wealth management will remain — they just might not look the same.

How to avoid FINRA and SEC blowback as the AI arms race pushes advisory firms into regulatory hot zones.

Artificial intelligence tools are everywhere in the wealth management industry, with providers promising increased efficiency and time savings. Things don't always go as planned, though.

AI-powered wealthtech tools can backfire unless they're easy to use, jibe with advisor workflows and produce results, argues LPL Financial's chief product officer.

At Financial Planning's recent AI Virtual Summit, Sameer Munshi of EY Consulting discussed how advisors could use the burgeoning technology to safely test client messaging and more.

Rossby Financial CEO Andrew J. Evans applies the entertainment legend's "plussing the park" philosophy to keep his firm's tech stack flexible.

The current president of Omaha, Nebraska-based Orion Advisor Technology and former starting pitcher for the Vanderbilt University baseball team spoke recently with Financial Planning about his new role, AI, the challenges of bringing various solutions together in one place and more.

Plus, how can a firm integrate and use AI tools compliantly? Experts discussed that and more at Financial Planning's recent Virtual Summit.