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Thailand Wealth Dynamix’s Darell Miller on AI in Wealth Management: Scaling, Strategy, and Uncertainty
Artificial intelligence is changing how wealth management operates, but the key to success lies in data quality—not just in complex models or raw computing power. Darell Miller, Managing Director for APAC at Wealth Dynamix, highlights that without clean, well-organized client data, AI tools can produce unreliable or even harmful results.
“AI has been around for years,” Miller explains. “The difference now is accessibility. We can test and implement AI faster than ever. But this ease creates a false sense of readiness. Poor data leads to poor decisions.”
Structured product data is typically AI-friendly because it is standardized and regularly updated. Client data, however, is often fragmented and inconsistent. Miller points out that clients can be unpredictable—they may forget to share assets, change addresses, or update goals irregularly. If data collection processes don’t capture this complexity, AI will only amplify existing blind spots.
From Clean Architecture to Strategic Advantage
Wealth Dynamix recently worked with a top Swiss private bank focused on building a strong client data foundation before deploying AI. The bank recognized that effective AI relies on solid data architecture. This approach helps integrate acquisitions smoothly and supports scalable growth.
When discussing risks of poor data quality in AI, Miller warns of silent failures. Unlike traditional systems that flag errors, AI may produce plausible but incorrect answers based on flawed data, without any clear explanation or way to verify the output.
His advice to firms adopting AI is straightforward: prioritize the structure, completeness, and governance of client data before investing in AI tools. “Get the client data right first. Everything else follows,” Miller concludes.
- Key Takeaways for Executives and Strategists:
- Focus on data integrity before AI implementation.
- Standardize and regularly update client data to reduce risk.
- Recognize that AI outputs can mask errors if data quality is poor.
- Strong data foundations enable confident scaling and integration.
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