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.

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."

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.

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.

Schwab clients now must have at least $1 million in assets to qualify for a "dedicated relationship" with an advisor. AI promises to bring similar services to a much broader swath of investors.

Investors are asking AI for help picking a financial advisor. Yet some firms remain invisible to AI. Here's how to get Claude or ChatGPT to name you.

CEO Robin Vince defended the custody bank's use of artificial intelligence Monday, saying that the deployment of AI allows firms to increase their investment capacity.

Recent studies have shown that clients and prospects want human authenticity, even as AI tools become more prevalent in firms' workflows.

The bank is pushing wealth managers to use artificial intelligence embedded in Salesforce and Zoom to plan, summarize and follow up on client meetings.

A UC-Berkeley study found that AI tools may get work done faster, but advisors and other workers are often using it to add to their workloads.

Wealth management firms are beginning to push AI beyond back-office use and toward growth, panelists at Future Proof Citywide said. Success depends on a thoughtful approach and clean data.

Not all tech integrations are created equally. Industry experts discussed what advisors should focus on when evaluating potential additions to their tech stacks.

Authenticity and judgment will emerge as differentiators for financial advisors as AI tools reduce the cost of early-stage analysis.

Libretto, Syntax Data, Advyzon, Kwanti and the Oasis Group were among the major players at the annual conference that announced new and upcoming AI advancements.

At the T3 Conference, leaders discussed how showcasing the value of the new tools can help advisors connect with clients.

"Retail investors have learned not to pay attention to the noise," said Rick Wurster from the sidelines of the Future Proof wealth management conference in Miami Beach.

Nearly half of advisors polled said they use the AI tools in their practice. But the experts behind the survey estimated that the number is already much higher.

Panelists said advisory firms should take urgent steps to get ahead of regulatory examinations focusing on AI use.