8. What the Pentagon’s Futurist Can Teach Us About Wealth with Brian David Johnson

When governments, Fortune 500 companies, and military leaders want to understand the future—they call Brian David Johnson (BDJ).As Intel’s first futurist, BDJ has spent 30 years advising the world’s most powerful institutions on what’s coming next—and how to prepare for it. But in today’s world of economic uncertainty, generational shifts, AI disruption, and declining trust in financial systems, his insights have never been more relevant for you.In this episode, BDJ joins Marla Sofer to share why wealth management has been solving for the past—when it should be designed for the future.🔍 Inside this conversation:Why futurecasting is not about prediction—it’s about agencyThe human side of AI (and why fear misses the point)How the financial industry lost sight of trustWhat real personalization looks like when it’s rooted in values, purpose, and identityHow your vision of the future can shape your decisions todayWhether you're a financial advisor, fintech innovator, or someone rethinking your relationship with money—this episode will challenge what you think you know about the future… and show you how to design a better one.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:BDJ’s Book - What You Need to Know About AIBDJ’s Book - The Future You: Break Through the Fear and Build the Life You WantConnect with us! Brian David Johnson on LinkedInPhaedrus EngineeringMarla Sofer on LinkedInKnomee