#919 How AI Will Collapse, Blur, and Rebuild Tech Teams with Kevin Adams, CIO at Edward Jones

He’s seeing AI unfold at one of the oldest financial firms in the world.

Today, we're talking to Kevin Adams, CIO at Edward Jones. We discuss how AI is disrupting traditional organizational structures, why humans need to move up the stack while AI handles execution, and how to implement AI at the right speed in highly regulated industries.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

To learn more about Edward Jones, check out their website here.

About Kevin Adams

CIO/CTO with deep engineering roots, recruited to lead large-scale transformation in complex, global organizations. Focused on building high-performing teams and shaping platforms and operating models that enable durable enterprise outcomes. Leading a global organization of more than 5,000 technologists, overseeing a $1.5B technology portfolio, and serving in board and advisory roles.

About Edward Jones

Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm’s more than 20,000 financial advisors throughout North America serve more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.2 trillion in client assets under care as of December 31, 2024. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 54,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties and most Canadian provinces and territories, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them.