Wealth Management

Financial advice has long been seen as a luxury for the wealthy, but with new technology, that’s rapidly changing. Artificial intelligence is making high-quality financial guidance more accessible, helping advisors serve more people and empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.

 

Today, only about 35% of Americans have a financial plan—a gap caused by high costs, limited access, and discomfort around discussing money. Traditional retirement strategies like the 4% withdrawal rule and fixed retirement ages are becoming outdated as lifespans lengthen and economic uncertainty grows. Many people rely on fragmented resources, such as online tools or informal advice, which often fail to create cohesive, personalized strategies.

 

Here’s where AI steps in:

  • It delivers dynamic, real-time guidance tailored to individual life stages, financial goals, and challenges, far beyond what a static plan or annual review can offer.
  • It democratizes access to planning tools, enabling younger investors, women, and middle-income families to build strong, personalized financial plans.
  • It enhances professional advice by helping wealth managers streamline portfolio management, forecast needs, and deliver hyper-personalized service.

Finsum: For advisors helping clients plan for retirement, the right technology can help anyone make confident, informed decisions about their financial journey.

So far in 2025, silver has climbed over 20%, breaking through $36 per ounce in early June for its highest price in 13 years, while gold has also soared, reaching a record $3,500 in April and gaining nearly 28% year to date. Both metals have attracted investors seeking safety amid global uncertainty, with gold up 47% from June 2024 to June 2025 and silver rising 23% in the same period. 

 

Analysts see reasons for silver to potentially outperform gold later this year, pointing to strong industrial demand, ongoing supply deficits, and its status as a leveraged monetary hedge. 

 

Bank of America forecasts silver reaching $40 and gold $4,000 by year-end, while other experts predict silver could even break $49 per ounce by 2025. However, risks remain, including a possible global recession reducing industrial demand, a stronger dollar, and the impact of high interest rates that could hurt all precious metals. 


Finsum: While gold’s rally might be priced in, silver’s combination of industrial and monetary appeal could help it close the gap in the coming months.

 

The SEC’s Office of the Investor Advocate announced it will examine the increasing use of private equity and other alternatives in retirement accounts as part of its fiscal 2026 objectives. The office has warned that adding private market products to 401(k)s and 403(b)s can pose risks for retail savers, especially in target-date funds and managed accounts. 

 

Concerns include limited liquidity, incomplete disclosures, and a higher risk of fraud or losses, which the agency will evaluate in relation to fiduciary duties under ERISA. This move follows Senator Elizabeth Warren’s letter to Empower Retirement questioning its plans to offer private equity in its 401(k) products. 

 

Beyond private equity, the investor advocate’s 2026 agenda will also prioritize improving retail investor disclosures, analyzing China-based VIE structures, collaborating with the SEC’s crypto task force, and using investor research to support rulemaking. 


Finsum: Advisors should aim to ensure retirement plan participants understand the trade-offs of these complex and often opaque investments.

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