The securities industry has heralded 2026 as the "inaugural year of financial AI agents." Numerous securities firms are now taking proactive steps to integrate into the AI agent ecosystems offered by internet platforms, signaling a notable transition in their AI transformation strategies—from exclusive in-house utilization to embracing open ecosystems. In just a matter of months, platforms like Kimi, Tencent WorkBuddy, Alibaba Qianwen, and Volcano Engine have made significant inroads into the financial sector, with securities firms playing a pivotal role as active participants. Simultaneously, several publicly traded securities firms have unveiled the latest advancements in their AI strategies within their 2026 semi-annual reports. AI has been seamlessly woven into the very fabric of securities firms' core business operations, spanning wealth management, investment research, investment banking, and compliance risk control. The race to lead in AI agent innovation within the industry is already well underway.