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Federated Hermes survey: Top business concern for advisors is making better use of AI/technology to reach more clients

$FHIPress releaseSep 22, 2026, 9:02 AM ETRead the release

Federated Hermes published its sixth annual RIA and Independent Advisor Survey of 300 U.S. advisors, finding that nearly half cite better use of technology/AI to reach clients as their top business concern. The survey shows ETFs overtaking mutual funds in client portfolios for the first time (29% vs. 26% of assets), with 64% of advisors planning to increase ETF allocations over the next year.

Key figures

Aum total
$911.6 billion
Etf assets
$3 billion
Survey respondents
300
Etf portfolio share
29%
Mutual fund portfolio share
26%

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