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Technology Selection

AI Implementation

AI Governance

Cybersecurity

Technology Selection

Focuses on replacing the uncertainty of technology procurement with a disciplined, repeatable process. John provides wealth management leaders and advisors with a proven framework for making smart investment decisions in platforms and tools. He walks audiences through every step, from translating firm pain points into clear business requirements and building a qualified vendor shortlist to scripting effective product demonstrations and mastering contract negotiation tactics to secure favorable terms, service commitments, and exit clauses.

Learning Objectives

Develop a clear, actionable requirements document aligned with firm strategy.
Identify and qualify a focused shortlist of WealthTech vendors.
Conduct structured, advisor-driven product demonstrations.
Approach contract negotiation with tools and confidence to secure favorable terms.
Leave with a repeatable framework to guide future technology decisions.

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AI Implementation

Centers on leveraging off-the-shelf and emerging Artificial Intelligence tools to enhance daily workflows across the entire client lifecycle—from initial prospecting to annual review. John offers a practical, hands-on approach, including live demonstrations of leading generative AI tools (like Claude, ChatGPT, and CoPilot) and provides advisors and support staff with a handout of low-lift, high-impact use cases they can implement immediately to drive efficiency and client engagement. This presentation is a 101 course intended for wealth managers on using AI in daily use cases.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how generative AI fits into the daily workflows of wealth management.
Identify at least five practical, low-lift AI use cases across the client lifecycle.
Evaluate and experiment with leading AI tools suited for advisors and support staff.
Design a basic AI pilot plan for their practice or firm.

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AI Governance

A strategic briefing designed for wealth management executives and trustees, framing AI as a "table stakes" technology essential for modern practice. John guides leadership through the full AI spectrum (Generative AI, LLMs, Digital Workers) and provides a pragmatic framework for safe adoption. Key elements include identifying operational use cases with measurable ROI, defining a necessary AI Acceptable Use Policy (AI-AUP), and implementing risk mitigation strategies for issues like bias and hallucination, concluding with a 30-60-90 day implementation roadmap.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the AI Landscape: Distinguish between Generative AI, Large Language Models, Agents, and Digital Workers—and how each layer builds toward automation maturity.
Apply AI to Fiduciary and Advisory Workflows: Identify use cases directly applicable to their firm’s daily operations and evaluate the ROI of AI initiatives.
Implement Governance and Risk Controls: Define and operationalize an AI Acceptable Use Policy (AI-AUP) and recognize/mitigate AI risks (bias, hallucination).
Develop a 30-60-90 Day Implementation Plan: Create a structured adoption roadmap for the firm.

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Cybersecurity

Addresses the rapidly escalating cyber threat landscape, providing wealth management leaders with an actionable overview of today's most pressing risks. John highlights how threat actors are leveraging new technologies like deep fakes and Large Language Models (LLMs) to execute sophisticated impersonation, phishing, and fraud campaigns. Crucially, the session spotlights the weaponization of sensitive client data through AI-driven social engineering, providing attendees with practical strategies and best practices to strengthen their firm’s security posture and proactively defend against new attack vectors.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the latest developments in the cybersecurity threat landscape.
Identify three emerging threats—deep fakes, LLM-enabled impersonation/phishing, and the exploitation of sensitive client data specific to wealth managers.
Understand real-world scenarios and attack vectors illustrating how these threats manifest in financial services environments.
Evaluate their current cybersecurity posture and apply best practices, controls, and policies to proactively defend against new threats.

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Private Speaking

John delivers customized keynotes and workshops for wealth management firms, RIAs, broker-dealers, and industry conferences seeking practical, implementable insights on technology strategy, AI adoption, and cybersecurity. His private engagements are tailored to your organization's specific challenges, combining strategic frameworks with hands-on demonstrations that empower teams to take action immediately.