Monte Carlo simulations have become an invaluable tool for financial advisors and individuals in the complex world of retirement planning. Recently, we had the opportunity to leverage Claude, a powerful AI assistant, to create a sophisticated retirement simulation for a hypothetical couple.
John O’Connell was interviewed on the RIA Channel at the Schwab IMPACT Conference last fall, sharing how his team evaluates the AI applications available from wealthtech firms and discussing The Oasis Group's regularly updated AI WealthTech Map.
John O'Connell was interviewed by Chuck Failla on the goRIA Podcast Fueled by InvestmentNews at Envestnet's 2025 Elevate Conference in Las Vegas, discussing whether RIAs should use AI for notetaking.
John O'Connell authored this article for Retirement Daily on TheStreet, where he discusses how scammers target retirees on social media with "pump and dump" schemes. The article examines how these schemes work, and the techniques cybercriminals use to execute them.
John O'Connell authored this article for Wealth Solutions Report, covering Robinhood's strategic expansion into the wealth management space with the launch of Robinhood Strategies and acquisition of TradePMR - which signals a direct challenge to the traditional RIA model.
The Oasis Group CEO John O’Connell wrote this bylined article that was published in Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi, where he provides a thorough guide of the steps financial advisors should take to respond to digital identity theft.
John O'Connell was featured in Financial Planning Magazine in an article about why and how wealth management firms should own their data. The article also highlights a recent webinar that The Oasis Group held with ByAllAccounts, part of Morningstar Wealth.
Watch this webinar replay with John O’Connell and Hazal Sabah, ByAllAccounts Senior Product Manager of Morningstar Wealth, where they discuss considerations for wealth management firms regarding their data, highlighting how firms can go from aspiration to execution.
John O'Connell was featured in Financial Planning Magazine in an article highlighting experts' hopes and fears when it comes to the use of AI in the wealth management industry.
When you discover your identity has been used in a pump and dump scheme on WhatsApp or other platforms, taking swift, decisive action is essential. This guide outlines the specific steps you should take to report the crime, protect your clients, and help authorities bring the perpetrators to justice.
