
AI use surges among financial planners, but governance remains uneven
The FPSB’s second global study finds growing use in client service and research, alongside reported efficiency gains and concerns about privacy and reliability.

The FPSB’s second global study finds growing use in client service and research, alongside reported efficiency gains and concerns about privacy and reliability.

An FPI convention panel explored the implications of AI for client data, technical competence, record-keeping, and the adviser-client relationship.

New FPSB guidance says professional scrutiny should extend beyond factual accuracy to omissions, bias, assumptions, and the alternatives considered by AI models.

The increase in certified professionals reflects both a growing recognition of the value of financial planners and a shift towards more inclusive, client-focused financial advice.