"AI isn’t just about automation—it’s about empowering financial professionals to focus on what matters most: their clients." – Erica Molina
In episode 130 of Let’s Talk, co-hosts Val Vest and Jeff Wick are joined by Erica Molina, Vice President of Product Management at Cambridge, for a conversation on the growing role of artificial intelligence in financial services. Erica shares how a personal story led her into the industry and eventually into a leadership role focused on AI innovation. At Cambridge, she’s helping financial professionals adopt tools that streamline operations and free up more time for client engagement.
From using Microsoft Co-Pilot to experimenting with generative AI, the firm is embracing technology to enhance productivity and improve outcomes. Erica stresses the value of starting small and choosing one task AI can support to build familiarity and impact.
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Vice President, Product Management
Erica Molina joined Cambridge in 2024 and has more than 20 years of experience in financial services. In her role, she leads the Product Management Team and oversees all aspects of the firm’s product lifecycle, ensuring solutions align with the continuously evolving needs of advisors and associates. Prior to joining Cambridge, she worked in advisory and leadership roles at USAA, Charles Schwab, and Vanguard. Molina graduated from Arizona State University with an MBA and Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU), Registered Corporate Coach™ (RCC™), and holds the Series 7, 9, 10, 24, and 66 licenses.
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