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John O’Connell Published in Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi: CTOs Must Govern Shadow AI or Face Security Risk

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.

Webinar with Practifi: Ditch the Widgets: Building an AI-Ready RIA on Structured Workflows and Enterprise Data Models

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.

John O’Connell Featured in Wealth Solutions Report: Oasis Group And Practifi Address CRM Selection In Research

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.

Webinar: AI-Enhanced Phishing Attacks: Why Traditional Training Isn’t Enough & What Actually Works

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 Speaking at 2026 FIRMA National Risk Management Training Conference: Practical AI in Wealth Management

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.

CRM Selection in Wealth Management: Beyond the Build-vs-Buy Decision 2026

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.

Webinar with Archive Intel: Compliance Reimagined: Turning Regulatory Requirements into Competitive Advantage

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.

Webinar with Aidentified: Using Data Intelligence to Build Deeper Client Relationships

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.

John O’Connell Featured in Wealth Solutions Report: 2026: The Year Of Serious AI Adoption

In this article from Wealth Solutions Report, John O'Connell and other wealthtech experts share their expectations on AI in the wealth management industry in 2026. John shares how he thinks that the wealth management industry stands at an inflection point.

John O’Connell Published in Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi: How Smaller Firms Can Achieve Data Lineage with Simple Agents

John O'Connell authored this article for Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi, covering how smaller firms can achieve meaningful, defensible data lineage using tools they already own — if they understand what lineage actually means in practice.