AI Will Not Replace Advisors — But It Will Elevate the Importance of Human Connection

Artificial intelligence is reshaping wealth management, but it cannot replace trust, empathy, or the deeply personal conversations that define great advisory relationships. In this thought leadership piece, Greg Murray explores why charitable planning is becoming one of the most powerful ways advisors can deepen client relationships, engage the next generation, and create lasting impact.

DAFs Are No Longer a Nice-to-Have. They’re a Proven Growth Engine.

New data shows that when DAFs are designed around advisors and embedded into the planning experience, they become something more: a durable growth engine. AssetMark’s recent DAF evolution offers a clear signal for wealth firms rethinking how philanthropy fits into their growth strategy.