Key Wealth Inheritance Pulse Finds 64% Reshape Plans, Women Gap Signals Advisory Opportunity
Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The poll underscores a real, near-term potential for KEY to monetize increased advisory activity and AUM through heightened client engagement, especially in estate and inheritance planning. This can lift fee-based revenue and cross-sell opportunities, though actual AUM growth depends on client adoption and retention.
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Key Wealth released the 2026 Inheritance Pulse Poll, showing windfall expectations are reshaping financial decisions among mass affluent adults. The study finds 64% adjust plans and 36% have cut retirement-related savings by $100,000 or more, signaling a potential for KEY's advisory services as households seek guidance. The results highlight a sizable opportunity to expand AUM via estate and inheritance planning, particularly for women.
64% say inheritance reshapes decisions; 36% saved/invested $100k less.
Women lag in planning: 41% discussed with advisor vs 54% men.
$124 trillion expected to transfer worldwide by 2048.
78% want advisor-guided inheritance talks; 47% have had one.
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