Ex-Hightower advisor Lars Knudsen got a restraining order after accusing the firm of poaching his clients.
Telos Investment alleges Hightower breached its contract and poached its clients to inflate its potential sale price.
The AI program gives advisors clues to client financial events, TIFIN said.
The former Hightower advisor argues that the clause is "illegal" and "unenforceable."
Empty office space has given real estate investment trusts a black eye. But the space offers opportunity.
Many analysts see the recent run-up in value stocks as a long-term trend.