PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1803245
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1803245
The U.S. portfolio management & investment advice market reached USD 557.5 billion in 2024, and is projected to double to USD 1,139.6 billion by 2032, expanding at an impressive CAGR of 9.5% during 2025-2032. Market growth is being driven by evolving investor preferences, rapid technological adoption-including AI, machine learning, natural language processing, blockchain, and open-banking APIs-and a surge in assets under management.
High-net-worth individuals are increasing demand for personalized financial advice, while volatile markets and regulatory changes are prompting wider adoption of ESG-focused solutions. Additionally, the rapid growth of retirement planning needs and sustainable investing is fueling advisory demand across both retail and institutional channels.
Key Insights
Institutional investors dominate client segmentation, holding approximately 50% market share, reflecting their sustained demand for complex advisory services.
Retail segments are expanding sharply, with U.S.-listed ETFs crossing USD 10 trillion AUM in 2024, driven by broader retail and institutional adoption.
Regional performance varies: the Northeast is the largest regional market, while the Midwest is the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period.
Advanced analytics technologies-particularly AI/ML and NLP-are reshaping portfolio construction, enabling personalized asset allocation based on large data sets and investor behavior.
Robo-advisory platforms, enabled by AI and automation, are contributing to market expansion through cost-efficient, scalable advisory services.
Blockchain and distributed ledger technology adoption is rising-improving transparency and trade settlement, and reducing fraud risks in portfolio operations.
Open-banking and API platforms are streamlining data accessibility between fintech startups and traditional advisory firms, supporting digital ecosystems and client integration.
There's growing emphasis on ESG & sustainable investing, especially among Millennials and Gen Z. ESG criteria are now a core part of investment decisions, and S&P 500 companies reduced carbon emissions by approximately 8% in 2024 under investor pressure and regulation.
Competitive landscape remains fragmented: major firms are investing heavily in tech modernization-e.g. Citigroup invested over USD 30 billion across three years-driving differentiation through digital and wealth-tech enhancements.
Industry drivers include market volatility, shifts in retirement planning demand, regulatory changes, increasing HNW investor base, and personalization trends influencing advisory volume and strategy adoption.