Traditional research workflow involves multiple database queries, manual data aggregation, and spreadsheet compilation before answering complex investment questions. Google Finance's Deep Search changes this by allowing portfolio managers to ask multi-factor questions in plain English and receive structured answers synthesizing information from multiple sources.
John O’Connell was published in Advisorpedia discussing how wealth management firms now face a practical question that extends beyond understanding what Google Finance offers: How do you incorporate free AI research tools into existing workflows without degrading research quality or creating operational chaos?
John O'Connell authored this article in Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi where he discusses the dangers of unregulated use of shadow AI that could already be affecting your firm. The real question is not whether shadow AI exists inside your walls. It is whether you will take control of it before regulators and cybercriminals do.
John O'Connell of The Oasis Group and Conor Curtis of Practifi unpack and explain why enterprise data models and well-designed workflows are now the real competitive edge for modern advisory firms in this insightful webinar.
The Oasis Group recently released a new white paper on customer relationship management (CRM) selection in wealth management, sponsored by Practifi, a CRM provider for financial advisors - covered in this feature article published in Wealth Solutions Report.
In this insightful webinar, John O'Connell and Tim O'Connell delve into AI-enhanced phishing attacks, discussing how major financial institutions have recently fallen victim to sophisticated attacks. AI is making phishing attacks so convincing that even trained employees can't tell the difference between legitimate and malicious communications.
John O'Connell is speaking at the 2026 FIRMA National Risk Management Training Conference, taking place May 12-15, 2026 in Litchfield Park, Arizona, on how AI is being applied in wealth management to enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and client engagement.
This white paper, covering CRM selection in the wealth management industry and sponsored by Practifi, introduces a three-phase implementation framework: Foundation, Automation, Integration; and identifies three mission-critical workflows where CRMs create measurable business value.
Industry leaders John O'Connell of The Oasis Group and Larry Shumbres of Archive Intel provide valuable insights in this webinar replay, discussing how AI is fundamentally reshaping compliance operations in wealth management.
In this webinar replay, John O’Connell, alongside Dan Cavanaugh and Erika Maynard of Aidentified, have a practical discussion on how data intelligence is transforming the advisor-client relationship. You’ll leave with actionable frameworks for turning data into stronger relationships and better client outcomes.
