The AI Driven Divide: How Technology is Widening the Gap Between Big and Small The numbers are stark: BlackRock, the investment firm, managed a staggering $14 trillion in 2025, while the average small investment adviser focused on individual clients employed just eight people and managed $424 million.
These figures reveal a trend that is more than just numerical – it's a reflection of the power imbalance between large corporations and smaller counterparts.
Artificial intelligence has been touted as a democratizing force, capable of leveling the playing field between big and small. However, this narrative oversimplifies the complexities at play.