The percentage-of-assets fee is so embedded in advisory economics that most firms treat it as a fixed constant rather than a business decision. But the AUM model is neither as old nor as inevitable as it feels. Understand where it came from and why it may fail you in this Peaks Perspective article.
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.
Join John O’Connell of The Oasis Group and Sam Sova and Karl Simon, Co-Founders of Subatomic AI, for a candid, practical conversation on April 16th at 1pm ET about what agentic AI actually means for wealth management firms today.
This article from Action! Magazine powered by AdvisorEngine focuses on a conversation between Suleman Din and John O'Connell at the 2025 Schwab IMPACT Conference, where they discuss the shift from AI FOMO to AI strategy in the wealth management industry.
After three decades in financial services, I've learned to pay close attention to what regulators say. Right now, a lot of RIA principals have looked at the current SEC and decided they have breathing room on AI. I understand the reasoning. I disagree with the conclusion. Find out why the next 3-4 years represent an...
In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, John O’Connell breaks down what’s really happening at the intersection of AI, data, and modern wealth tech infrastructure. From dirty data and disconnected systems to the rise of AI-first platforms, this conversation gets into what advisors and family offices must do now to stay competitive.
This article from Advisorpedia highlights the most impactful parts of the 2026 T3 Technology Conference, including John O'Connell's session at AI University and the launch of The Oasis Group's AI Readiness Index.
In this insightful webinar titled 'Beyond the Template: How RIAs Build a Signature Client Experience', John O’Connell of The Oasis Group and Jack Martin of Amplify had a candid conversation about how forward-thinking RIAs are shifting their mindset from “technology platform” to “experience engine.”
In this article from Barron's Advisor, John O'Connell discusses the biggest hurdles that small and mid-size RIA firms face when deciding whether to continue to remain independent, or sell to a larger firm in a market dominated by consolidation and scale.
In this article from Financial Planning Magazine, discussing how AI may be intensifying work for and burning out financial advisors, John O'Connell said that AI tools transition time from administrative tasks to higher-value tasks, such as client engagement.
