AI is no longer a side project. It’s becoming infrastructure—and that shift is redefining how firms grow, protect, and differentiate in real time. In this episode of The FutureProof Advisor, I break down six key developments shaping how AI will impact wealth management in 2026. From the rise of agentic AI and proactive digital workflows to the mounting security threats of shadow AI and the push toward edge computing, the message is clear: we’re moving past the experimentation phase. The firms that win will be the ones who embed AI into how they operate—not just what they offer.

We explore how forward-thinking teams are documenting workflows, refactoring processes, and beginning to trust AI agents not just to analyze—but to act. We talk about what it means to shift from using AI as a tool to managing it as a teammate, and why this requires new leadership habits—not just new tech. And as regulatory pressure and client expectations tighten, AI’s value will hinge less on novelty and more on cost, clarity, and control.

This isn’t about adopting every shiny platform. It’s about being deliberate: designing for security, training for oversight, and measuring ROI in weeks—not years. If you’re preparing your firm to thrive in the AI-powered future, this episode offers a roadmap for building intelligently, not reactively.