The investment advisory firm learned early to tie AI initiatives to quantifiable business value — a cultural transformation that ensures business solutions rather than sunk costs.
Mary K. Pratt is a freelance writer based in Massachusetts. She specializes in enterprise IT and cybersecurity strategy and management, with a strong focus on topics such as AI platforms, cloud computing, and data governance. Her work has been featured in prominent publications including CSO Online, CIO Online, and TechTarget, and she was awarded a 2025 AZBEE award for her government coverage on CIO.com.
















