Chapter Meeting

Using AI in Financial Modeling: Opportunities, Risks, and the Human Edge

November 18, 2026 5:30 PM | Boston Chapter | In-Person

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November 18, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

In-Person

One Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111

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Boston: Generative AI tools such as Claude and Copilot can now write formulas, generate analyses, and help build financial models, but where do they genuinely add value and what risks should professionals consider when using them?

Join the GARP Boston Chapter for an interactive discussion with Ian Schnoor, CFA, CFM, Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute. Ian will cut through the hype surrounding AI and explore how financial professionals can use these tools to enhance productivity while maintaining appropriate oversight, sound judgment and confidence in model outputs.

Attendees will gain insights into:

  • What AI can and cannot do in financial modeling
  • Key risks associated with AI-generated models and how to manage them
  • How to integrate AI thoughtfully into existing modeling practices
  • Why human judgment and financial modeling expertise remain essential in an AI-enabled environment

The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A and networking reception.

Registration is required as seats are limited. Priority will be given to GARP Individual Members.

Agenda  

5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Registration 

6:00 - 6:05 p.m. Welcome/Introduction

6:05 - 7:00 p.m.: Panel discussion and Q&A

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Networking reception 

Speakers

Ian Schnoor, CFA, CRM

Ian Schnoor, CFA, CRM

Executive Director, Financial Modeling Institute
Ian Schnoor, CFA, CRM

Ian Schnoor, CFA, CRM

Executive Director, Financial Modeling Institute

Ian Schnoor is the Executive Director of Financial Modeling Institute, the

world’s only financial modeling accreditation organization. He is the creator

of the Financial Modeling Practical Skills Module used in the CFA Program.

Ian began his career in investment banking at Citigroup and BMO Capital

Markets. He is a CFA Charterholder and the founder of The Marquee

Group, a leading financial modeling training and consulting firm that was

sold in 2023. He has trained thousands of professionals and is widely

recognized for his practical approach to financial modeling.

Chapter Directors

Jay Leopold, CFA
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Investment Risk Management, Columbia Threadneedle

David Rickards, CFA, FRM
Managing Director, Investment Risk and Construction Solutions, Manulife Investment Management

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