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Updated · PR Newswire · Sep 11
Wealth Management Unveils 2026 Award Winners as Wealthies Draw Record 1,392 Nominations
Updated
Updated · PR Newswire · Sep 11

Wealth Management Unveils 2026 Award Winners as Wealthies Draw Record 1,392 Nominations

1 articles · Updated · PR Newswire · Sep 11

Summary

  • 1,392 nominations from 508 companies set a record for the 2026 Wealth Management Industry Awards, where winners were announced before more than 600 executives in New York.
  • The 12th annual Wealthies expanded to 107 categories, with new awards such as Advisor Intelligence Platforms and Model Portfolio Selection generating 142 nominations and 59 finalists.
  • Nearly 40% of submissions covered entirely new initiatives, while technology providers and multi-category winners stood out, highlighting digital transformation and broadening competition across the advisor ecosystem.
  • The event also introduced the Tina Powell Inspiration Award, an annual honor recognizing industry figures who reflect Powell's service, candor and support for others.
  • Earlier sessions on AI, RIA-model pressures and the future advisory workforce framed the awards around a wider industry shift toward pairing automation with more human-centered advice.

Insights

Why are wealth managers celebrating digital innovation when over half of wealthy clients remain frustrated with their digital experiences?
As $83 trillion changes hands, will the award-winning AI tools of 2026 actually secure the financial loyalty of the next generation?
With AI cutting portfolio management time by two-thirds, are financial advisors becoming obsolete or evolving into highly-paid life coaches?