One Wealth Perspectives

In this ever-evolving digital age, where AI is not just a buzzword but an intimate part of our daily lives, it’s increasingly important to talk about the ‘E’ word – Empathy. Sure, as we delegate more tasks to our tireless, silicon-based friends, the other E word, Efficiency, also spikes up. But amidst this surge of productivity, let’s not forget that empathy, that uniquely human trait, doesn’t come pre-installed in these machines. In a world where AI can draft emails, drive cars, and even write blog posts, the need to remain empathetically human becomes not just important, but essential.

Cognitive decline, a natural part of aging, can significantly impact an individual’s ability to make sound financial decisions. As we age, changes in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and executive function can subtly erode our financial acumen. This decline can range from simple forgetfulness to more severe forms of impairment like dementia. The effects are far-reaching, affecting everything from daily budget management to long-term financial planning. Alarmingly, the decline often goes unnoticed by the
individuals themselves, making them vulnerable to financial mistakes or exploitation.

At One Wealth Advisors, a primary driver behind the growth of our business has been from client referrals. Our philosophy has been that the more we focus on client service and planning, the more clients might be inclined to introduce us to a friend, family member or any other individual in their network. Upon being introduced to a prospective client, oftentimes we are asked, “What is your minimum?” When we first started One Wealth my favorite answer was to say, “Our minimums are nice people!”

I’m a Philadelphia sports fan and for those that don’t follow sports or do follow sports, but don’t pay close attention to the Philly sports scene, allow me to fill you in – we’re cursed.

As women’s history month unfolds, it has sparked a period of reflection for me, particularly about women in finance.

This week, my family celebrated a heartwarming milestone: the birth of my niece’s baby, Matthew. It symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter, full of potential, dreams, and the promise of growth. This event, joyous and filled with hope, mirrors the journey we undertake in our financial lives – a journey of preparation, foresight, and commitment to future generations.

As the resident technology lead at One Wealth Advisors, last week I had the opportunity to attend the Coachella of tech conferences: Dreamforce. Dreamforce is sponsored by Salesforce, a company that builds Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems for organizations, including OWA. The theme of this year’s conference was Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can help different types of companies, including Financial Planning firms, in a variety of areas, such as predictive analytics, risk management and AI enhanced customer solutions.

If someone asked you today, how do you feel about the economy, what would you say? What about the stock market? If you follow the news, what is your perception of 2023? These questions may feel quite loaded, but they have been on my mind as we approach the end of the year.