AI headlines are coming fast—and for many advisors, they feel more like science fiction than tools for daily use. In this episode of The FutureProof Advisor, I break down three major AI developments making waves: AI-enabled smart glasses that overlay real-time insights, the rise of autonomous agents handling complex workflows, and Microsoft’s new Recall feature that brings near-total digital memory to our devices. While these innovations may seem futuristic or even uncomfortable, they offer real opportunities—if we’re prepared to think strategically.
The key isn’t rushing to adopt every new tool. It’s about understanding how these technologies will reshape the advisor-client relationship. From improving meeting recall with augmented reality to using AI as a thought partner in strategy sessions, we have the chance to enhance both personalization and efficiency. But the true competitive edge will come not from using AI faster—it will come from using it smarter, with intention and empathy.
That means getting your data house in order now, testing where AI fits naturally into your workflows, and pulling compliance and ethics teams into the conversation early. The advisors who will thrive in this new era aren’t just tech adopters—they’re translators. They’ll be the ones who use AI to simplify the complex, stay human in a digital world, and deepen the trust that drives long-term relationships.
