AI for Finance
Glenn Hopper
Head of AI, VAI Consulting
Head of AI, VAI Consulting



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| Augmentation |
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| Supports your judgment as needed |
| Example: using Copilot or other tool to summarize a 10-K |
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| Automation |
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| Takes over routine steps automatically |
| Example: an agent that schedules and generates monthly reports |
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| Tool | Strength |
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Summarizes earnings calls, explains filings, drafts variance commentary, native Microsoft integration |
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Research-focused: market news, peer benchmarking, regulatory tracking |
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| Tool | Strength |
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| Connects apps and automates workflows without code | |
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Builds custom integrations and streamlines recurring tasks |
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Versatile, outlines presentations, explores concepts, generates code, and more |
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Versatile, excels at reasoning and coding |
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Versatile, handles long context, especially useful inside Google Workspace tools |
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What AI does well
Processes documents at speed
Combine structured and unstructured data
Produces clear first drafts
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What AI can't do
May hallucinate or misinterpret context
Misses company-specific nuances
Doesn't replace compliance or judgment
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Professional expertise is crucial to validate AI outputs, ensure compliance, and uphold ethical financial practices.

AI for Finance