AI in wealth management: Where RIAs can lean in and where to step back
Everywhere registered investment advisors (RIAs) turn, someone is touting the wonders of AI. Tech vendors promise it will fix your workflows. Marketing gurus claim it will write your emails. Headlines suggest it might even pick stocks better than a human. For most industries, moving fast with new tech is fine. If a retailer’s AI makes […]
How RIAs can reduce operational risk by cleaning up digital sprawl
You know the feeling: a new employee starts, and you spend half a day figuring out which five login credentials they need. Or worse, an employee leaves, and three months later you realize they still have access to a niche marketing tool because no one remembered to remove them. This is the reality for many […]
Cybersecurity for Registered Investment Advisors: Top 3 Checkpoints
At a Glance Cybersecurity for Registered Investment Advisors includes three key checkpoints: strategic planning, enterprise-level protection, and employee readiness. These help firms protect client data, stay compliant with SEC IT requirements, and build trust with clients. When it comes to cybersecurity for Registered Investment Advisors, here’s what every firm should know: Cybersecurity is a fiduciary […]
Stop tech bottlenecks from slowing your RIA’s growth
Your RIA or financial advisory firm is growing, with assets and client numbers on the rise, yet something feels off. Your team works harder than ever but seems increasingly frustrated as once-smooth processes begin to break down. The friction your team feels stems from technology, not a lack of effort. These hidden bottlenecks in your RIA’s […]
Onboarding new advisors? Here’s how to make sure tech doesn’t slow them down
For a growing RIA or financial advisory firm, bringing on a new advisor is a major investment of time and resources. Their success is directly tied to your firm’s growth, and bringing them up to speed with your operations smoothly is crucial. But too often, a clunky, disorganized technology setup gets in the way. A […]
Device management for RIAs: A COO’s guide to supporting a hybrid work environment
Hybrid work offers registered investment advisory (RIA) and financial advisory firms unprecedented flexibility, but for a chief operating officer (COO), it also introduces significant operational and security complexities. When your team accesses sensitive client data from multiple locations, the devices they use become the new security perimeter. Maintaining control and compliance in this scattered environment […]
Predictable vs. unpredictable IT costs: How RIAs can avoid surprise bills
For many RIAs and financial advisors, IT budgeting is a moving target. You plan for the essentials, but surprise bills for emergency fixes, unexpected software renewals, and urgent compliance demands can complicate your budget. These volatile expenses often feel like an unavoidable cost of doing business, but they are not a given. Most of the […]
Copilot vs. ChatGPT: What RIAs Need to Know
AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT are changing how businesses work but not all AI is built the same. For RIAs, where data sensitivity and compliance are top priorities, understanding the difference matters. Here’s a simple breakdown of each tool, how they compare, and what to consider for your firm. What Is Microsoft Copilot? […]
Copilot for Web vs. Work: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters for RIAs
At a Glance: Copilot for Web vs. Work — What RIAs Should Know Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant that helps RIAs draft emails, summarize meetings, and analyze data directly within Microsoft 365 applications. Copilot for Web operates in the browser and relies only on public web data, so it can’t reference your firm’s files […]