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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this article for Advisor Perspectives by Vetta Fi where he highlights the many aspects of segmentation and how using an outdated CRM can have your firm leaving money on the table.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.

The Rise of AUM Fees And Why the Next Market Correction Puts the Model at Risk

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.

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.

John O’Connell Featured in Action! Magazine: From AI FOMO to AI strategy: A wake-up call for financial advisors

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.

The SEC Isn’t Coming. That’s the Problem.

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...

John O’Connell Interviewed on The WealthTech Podcast: WealthTech Innovation: AI, Data & Integrations

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.

Webinar with Amplify: Beyond the Template: How RIAs Build a Signature Client Experience

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.”