Ai: Friend or Foe? (Ep. 34)

AI in Finance: Is Your Portfolio Being Managed by a Hallucination? Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rules of business, tax, and estate planning. But is it a revolutionary tool for wealth creation, or a “foe” that provides dangerous, incomplete data? In this episode of Laugh When the Market Crashes, Terry Wheeler, J.D., CFP®, explores the dual nature of AI. From the risks of “legal hallucinations” in the courtroom to the powerful “tax overlays” that can add 1–3% to your annual returns, Terry explains why AI should be your collaborator, but never your pilot. In this episode, we cover: The “Average Answer” Trap: Why basic AI often gives you the median of the internet’s “noise” rather than expert strategy. Risk Premiums & Portfolios: How we use AI to ensure your portfolio isn’t just a “Vanguard clone” but is capturing all five key risk premiums. The Attorney’s Cautionary Tale: Why relying on AI-generated research without human verification can be career-ending. Privacy & Security: The #1 rule for protecting your personal financial data when using LLMs. The Macro Picture: How AI and robotics will impact the middle class and the future of the 5-day work week. Visit weriaadvisors.com to connect with Terry.