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Financial Firms Show Interest Uptick in Generative AI
A Broadridge study found 72% of financial services firms reported making ‘moderate to large’ investments in generative artificial intelligence in 2024, up from 40% in last year’s study.
Product & Service Launches 9/4/25
Janus Henderson releases charitable investment accounts; SEI launches multi-strategy alternative ETF; and Zocks, Orion offer AI integration to provide portfolio insights.
Product & Service Launches 8/28/25
Jackson has launched new fixed index annuities; Shelton Capital Management will offer an Equity Premium Income ETF; VanEck launches new actively managed ETFs; and more.
Summit Financial Adds Eight AI-Driven Tools to Adviser Platform
The artificial intelligence-powered tools focus on adviser workflows, including lead generation, digital marketing automation and merger and acquisition analytics.
Product & Service Launches 8/21/25
Neuberger Berman launches first interval fund offering private credit access; Vanguard and Wellington file for three active ETFs; Manulife John Hancock Investment adds global senior loan ETF; and...
What Can the SEC Do With AI?
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s AI task force could provide the agency a ‘technology augmentation,’ according to a former SEC counsel.
Product & Service Launches 8/14/25
Goldman Sachs AM files for Stablecoin Reserve Fund; SS&C introduces Black Diamond Wealth Solutions; FlexPATH surpasses $100 billion in AUM; and more.
Plan Sponsors Shift Focus From Cost-Cutting to Cybersecurity
As cost pressures ease, sponsors are prioritizing data security and embracing artificial intelligence to personalize and future-proof the 401(k) experience.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Steven Puckett
Thoughts from Steven Puckett, with Fiduciary Pension Partners.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Erin Hall
Thoughts from Erin Hall, with Strategic Retirement Partners.
Product & Service Launches 8/7/25
MissionSquare announces reduction in fund costs; PGIM, Tortoise Capital and Manulife John Hancock Investments launch ETFs; SmartX brings semi-liquid alts into model portfolios; and more.
Wealth Tech Company InvestCloud Launches AI-Enabled Solutions Aimed at Financial Advisers
The company intends to create a new generation of offerings to improve advisers’ productivity.
SEC Creates AI Task Force
Securities and Exchange Commission veteran Valerie Szczepanik was named its chief artificial intelligence officer to lead the agency-wide effort.
Humans, Not AI, Trusted by Participants With Financial Tasks
Nearly half of respondents in a Northwestern Mutual survey preferred financial advisers who understood and used artificial intelligence, but most did not trust AI alone with money matters.
Federal Bill Pushes for AI ‘Experiments’ at SEC
A congressional bill introduced last week would allow financial regulatory agencies to experiment with artificial intelligence without the ‘expectation of enforcement actions.’
US Households With $5M to $10M Prefer Multi-Firm Approach
These households, which have increased in the last two years, also reported feeling ‘very experienced’ at investing.
Trump’s Crypto Working Group Wants Agency Guidance to Increase Digital Asset Adoption
The task force, established by a January executive order, made proposals related to several digital finance issues.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Sean Kelly
Thoughts from Sean Kelly, with Heffernan Financial Services.
I Used to Be Skeptical About Financial Wellness. Here’s What Changed My Mind.
Financial Finesse President Todd Lacey makes a case for integrating financial wellness into an advisory practice.
Product & Service Launches 7/17/25
Meeder launches artificial intelligence education program for advisers; Cetera unveils an AI-driven growth suite; Pontera, Snowden Lane Partners announce integration partnership; and more.