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John O’Connell Published in Advisor Perspectives by Vetta Fi: The SEC Isn’t Coming. That’s the Problem.

John O'Connell authored this article in Advisor Perspectives by Vetta Fi discussing the AI governance gap in the wealth management industry. Right now, a lot of RIA principals have looked at the current SEC and decided they have breathing room on AI. He understands the reasoning. But disagrees with the conclusion.

John O’Connell Interviewed on T3 Hot & Happening Podcast 2026: AI, Automation, and the Future of Advice

John O'Connell was interviewed for the 2026 T3 Hot & Happening Podcast, recorded live at the 2026 T3 Technology Conference, where he recapped his AI University session, discussed conference highlights, and shared insights into industry trends.

John O’Connell Published in Kiplinger: Using Google AI Tools Can Give Your Advisory Firm the Edge — If You Do These 5 Things First

John O'Connell authored this article for Kiplinger where he discusses how Google Finance and Google AI Tools can give your financial advisory firm an edge. The gap between firms that have built AI workflows and those still running on legacy tools is widening. Don't let your firm get left behind.

John O’Connell Profiled in Authority Magazine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Solve Business Problems

In today’s tech-driven world, artificial intelligence has become a key enabler of business success. But the question remains — how can businesses effectively harness AI to address their unique challenges while staying true to ethical principles? To explore this topic further, Authority Magazine interviewed John O’Connell.

John O’Connell Featured in Wealth Solutions Report: AI Washing: What It Is And How Advisors Can Spot It

John O'Connell was featured in this article from Wealth Solutions Report where he discusses AI washing and how it affects the wealthtech industry. John states that many products look like AI and are packaged as AI, but depend more on effective marketing rather than actual value.

John O’Connell Published in Advisorpedia: FINRA Doesn’t Need the SEC’s Permission. Neither Does Your Next Examination.

John O'Connell authored this article for Advisorpedia, where he discusses the AI governance gap in the wealth management industry and how broker-dealers should govern their AI use given the lack of AI-specific rules from the SEC.

John O’Connell Quoted in The Daily Upside: AI Investments Zero In on Estate Planning With Wealth.com’s $65M Round

John O'Connell was quoted in this article from The Daily Upside where he weighs in on Wealth.com's funding round and estate planning tools in fintech, noting how it has become one of the fastest-growing tech categories in the financial planning industry.

John O’Connell Interviewed by Wealth Management at 2026 T3 Conference: From AI Curiosity to Implementation: How Firms Should Evolve Their Strategy

John O’Connell shares why wealth management is entering a new phase of AI adoption, moving from experimentation to full-scale implementation, in this WMTV video interview with Wealth Management at the 2026 T3 Technology Tools for Today Conference.

John O’Connell Published in Advisor Perspectives by Vetta Fi: Why You Can’t Segment Your Prospects (And Why That Means You’re Treating Everyone the Same)

John O'Connell authored this article for Advisor Perspectives by Vetta Fi where he highlights the many aspects of segmentation and how using an outdated CRM can have your firm leaving money on the table. John covers what modern segmentation actually looks like and segmentation capabilities many advisors are missing.

John O’Connell Published in Kiplinger: Why Financial Advisers Will Benefit as Google Shakes Up Financial Research

Google's AI-powered Finance platform represents more than a free alternative to expensive terminals — it signals a fundamental shift in how big tech companies view the financial data market. John O'Connell authored this article for Kiplinger where he discusses how financial advisors will benefit amid the competitive battle.