John O'Connell authored this piece for WealthManagement.com, discussing how prediction markets have moved from academic curiosities to regulated financial venues - but the regulatory environment that governs them is still evolving.
John O’Connell authored this article in Wealth Solutions Report, sharing how Kalshi has brought prediction markets into regulated finance by becoming the first U.S. Designated Contract Market for event contracts and warning wealth management firms that even if they never offer event contracts directly, they must understand these products.
In our latest Peaks Perspective article, we delve into the rise of prediction markets and event contracts in the wealth management industry and give a clear engagement strategy framework for advisors beginning to see signs of prediction market activity in their client base.
John O'Connell was published in Advisorpedia discussing how FanDuel has become a household name in sports wagering, but its newest move reaches well beyond sports. FanDuel, in partnership with CME Group, is preparing to launch a regulated prediction-markets platform that will allow users to trade event-based financial contracts.
John O'Connell authored this recent article for Wealth Solutions Report where he shares how monthly and subscription-based fees have advantages for financial advisors compared to traditional quarterly billing in light of the tariffs and recent market turbulence.
John O'Connell was quoted in this article from The Daily Upside on how only a third of Americans are confident about managing their finances and only 3 in 10 Americans are seeking out financial advice.
In this article from Financial Planning, John O'Connell weighs in on the state of AI in wealth management and how it will be affected by the introduction of DeepSeek AI and Trump's AI executive order.
John O'Connell was featured in this article from The Daily Upside where he discusses how even though an overwhelming majority of US companies are now private, and assets like private equity, credit, and real estate are becoming huge hits with investors, private markets should be approached cautiously.
The Oasis Group CEO John O’Connell wrote this bylined article that was published in ThinkAdvisor, discussing how to navigate the complexities of the current state of U.S. Stock Market.
