Core Viewpoint - The eighth New Fortune Best Investment Advisor Selection has attracted a record number of participants, with 39,893 qualified advisors from 90 securities firms, marking a significant increase in engagement within the industry [1][3]. Group 1: Participation Statistics - A total of 40,350 professionals registered for the competition, with 39,893 meeting the eligibility criteria, setting a new record for participation [1]. - Eleven securities firms had over 1,000 advisors participating, with GF Securities leading at 4,385 participants, followed by China Galaxy Securities and CITIC Securities with 3,860 and 3,477 respectively [3][5]. - The top 10 firms accounted for 25,913 participants, representing 65% of the total [3][5]. Group 2: Regional Distribution - Participants came from 31 regions across China, with Guangdong, Shanghai, Shandong, Zhejiang, and Beijing contributing the highest numbers, totaling 6,192, 2,942, 2,608, 2,537, and 2,401 respectively, which together account for 41.81% of the total [14]. - The advisors were distributed across 325 cities, with the top 20 cities contributing 19,848 participants, or 49.75% of the total [14]. Group 3: Evaluation Phases - The evaluation process consists of two main phases: the first phase, "Investment Management Capability Evaluation," runs from May 1 to October 31, 2025, focusing on stock trading and ETF groups [16][17]. - The second phase, "Service Capability Evaluation," will commence in November, with final results to be announced by the end of December 2025 [17]. Group 4: Technological Integration - The competition will utilize the Go-Goal platform, which includes an AI-driven tool called "Xiao Er Q&A" to assist advisors in their investment strategies, particularly in ETF selection and configuration [19]. - The focus on ETFs has increased due to the removal of the public fund allocation group, indicating a shift in investment strategies within the advisory community [19].