One of Jim Hiles’ primary initiatives at Wealth Enhancement has been the firm’s early adoption and application of artificial intelligence to enhance financial advisory services, improve client outcomes, and uncover forward-looking investment opportunities. Over the past 12-18 months, Jim proactively identified AI as a transformative force across financial planning, investment research, and global markets. Through extensive hands-on research and practical application, he developed a framework to integrate AI into his advisory process — enhancing analytical depth, improving efficiency, and delivering clearer, more actionable strategies to clients.This work translated directly into measurable impact, including stronger investment positioning in AI-driven sectors such as infrastructure, semiconductors, and energy, alongside improved financial planning capabilities and client engagement.