Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how investors research markets, manage portfolios, and interact with financial platforms. The next question is whether AI could eventually take on an even larger role, serving as a personalized options trading assistant or even functioning like a digital broker.

In a recent episode of The Options Insider Radio Network, recorded at the Options Industry Conference 2026, host Mark Longo speaks with Jim Swartwout, CEO of Prosperum Fintech Holdings, about how AI is being integrated into the brokerage experience.

Drawing on decades of leadership experience at firms including Schwab, Fidelity, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Ally, and Robinhood, Swartwout outlines Prosperum’s vision for “Alex,” an AI-powered trading assistant designed to help investors better understand options strategies, monitor their accounts, access education, and eventually execute trades.

The conversation also explores several of the biggest developments shaping the future of financial markets, including 24-hour options trading, the growth of 0DTE options, prediction markets, crypto, tokenization, and the expanding role of AI in portfolio management and customer support.

The broader takeaway is that AI may not replace the investor or financial professional, but it could make sophisticated trading tools more accessible, responsive, and personalized. For options traders in particular, that could mean faster analysis, clearer education, and more proactive account management.

Listen to the full episode of “Can AI Trade Options for You?” to hear Jim Swartwout’s perspective on where AI-powered brokerage is heading and what traders should expect from Prosperum in the months ahead.