John O'Connell was quoted in this article from RIABiz discussing how various wealth platforms are performing in their scramble to win the business of Morningstar Office users, in light of Morningstar's announcement that it will sunset Office in 2026 and steer clients toward Black Diamond.
John O'Connell was published in Wealth Management Magazine's 2025 Midyear Outlook issue, produced by WealthManagement.com, where he covers the current state of AI in the wealth management industry, what AI can and can't replace, and how AI can increase efficiency to meet demand.
In this article from InvestmentNews about InvestCloud's new suite of artificial intelligence-enabled solutions for wealth managers and advisors, enhanced by Zocks and smartKYC, John O'Connell emphasizes the importance of an AI acceptable use policy.
John O’Connell authored this article for Wealth Solutions Report, discussing how UHNW clients face a sophisticated and ever-changing array of scams due to the increased sophistication of bad actors.
John O'Connell was quoted in this article from Citywire discussing the challenges facing RIAs in terms of cybersecurity, noting that "The preparedness of the RIA space for cybersecurity is woefully inadequate." He also highlights the issues he sees in several core areas.
The Oasis Group's Peaks Research for Wealth Platforms was highlighted and John O’Connell was quoted in this article from PlanAdviser, where he emphasizes that wealth management firms selecting technology platforms should focus on finding tools that match their business model, not just those with the flashiest features.
In this bylined article written for Advisorpedia, John O'Connell discusses how Claude for Financial Services is redefining the wealth management landscape as a purpose-built AI collaborator, empowering advisors and firms to streamline research, enhance compliance, and deliver superior client outcomes.
As more firms embrace AI tools, the key to success lies in how effectively these tools are implemented. By following a structured prompting workflow, wealth managers can maximize the potential of AI and reduce operational inefficiencies. Discover insights in this step-by-step guide to building a successful prompting workflow.
Read more about The Oasis Group's Peaks Research for Wealth Platforms, available to purchase now, in the news release published in Yahoo! Finance.
John O'Connell penned this article for Barron's Advisor on 'Why Wealth Management Firms Need an AI Acceptable Use Policy', covering what an AI acceptable use policy is and what it should entail, defining prohibited activities, discussing responsible innovation, and more.
