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How generative AI could transform your practice.
In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with John Prendergast, co-
founder and CEO of Blueleaf. John puts the strengths (and shortcomings) of
generative AI into context for advisors – and suggests how this “lazy intern” should
be managed.
John discusses:
● What generative AI is, how it evolved, and what it’s capable of
● Some concerns and potential risks associated with generative AI in financial
services
● Why advisors need to learn about generative AI before using it with clients
● And more
Resources:
● FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds
● The Augmented Advisor
● How Financial Advisors Are Leveraging Outsourcing And What The SEC Has
To Say About It
● The New York Times: Artificial Intelligence
● ChatGPT
● The Imitation Game
Connect With John Prendergast:
● Blueleaf
● LinkedIn: John Prendergast
Connect With Laura Gregg:
● [email protected]
● Laura Gregg’s LinkedIn
Connect With David Partain:
● [email protected]
● David Partain’s LinkedIn
About Our Guest:
John Prendergast is the co-founder and CEO of Blueleaf and is an active startup
advisor. He is also an experienced entrepreneur and senior executive. As part of 6
founding teams, he has led the product management, marketing, and finance
functions. His background in banking and wealth management has shaped the
vision for Blueleaf.
By Laura Gregg and David PartainHow generative AI could transform your practice.
In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with John Prendergast, co-
founder and CEO of Blueleaf. John puts the strengths (and shortcomings) of
generative AI into context for advisors – and suggests how this “lazy intern” should
be managed.
John discusses:
● What generative AI is, how it evolved, and what it’s capable of
● Some concerns and potential risks associated with generative AI in financial
services
● Why advisors need to learn about generative AI before using it with clients
● And more
Resources:
● FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds
● The Augmented Advisor
● How Financial Advisors Are Leveraging Outsourcing And What The SEC Has
To Say About It
● The New York Times: Artificial Intelligence
● ChatGPT
● The Imitation Game
Connect With John Prendergast:
● Blueleaf
● LinkedIn: John Prendergast
Connect With Laura Gregg:
● [email protected]
● Laura Gregg’s LinkedIn
Connect With David Partain:
● [email protected]
● David Partain’s LinkedIn
About Our Guest:
John Prendergast is the co-founder and CEO of Blueleaf and is an active startup
advisor. He is also an experienced entrepreneur and senior executive. As part of 6
founding teams, he has led the product management, marketing, and finance
functions. His background in banking and wealth management has shaped the
vision for Blueleaf.