The Human Voice in the Age of AI

FCS Philadelphia kicks off the fall season with the first of three planned events. On Tuesday, September 15, we’ll be hosted by Hartford Funds for a breakfast event on “The Human Voice in the Age of AI.”

With three veteran financial comms professionals on our panel, we’ll learn firsthand how artificial intelligence is changing the way brands protect their reputations, deliver their messages, and connect with audiences — from the growing influence of LLMs on search and discovery to the implications of AEO and GEO for communications strategy.

Our panelists include:

  • Amanda Lake, Head of Communication Strategy at Vanguard
  • Bradd DelMuto, Director of Corporate Communications at Janney
  • Kourtnaye Lewis, Head of Public Relations at Hartford Funds

Our moderator will be Alicia McIlhinney, SVP, Marketing at National Philanthropic Trust.

In gratitude to our panel, the FCS will donate $1,000 to the children’s charity of their choosing.

Join us for another top-notch conversation about an ever-evolving but always relevant topic. FCS Philly events have become known for bringing the financial communications community together for compelling content, candid conversation, and valuable connections.

Registration/breakfast opens at 8:30am, with the program beginning at 9:00am and departures by 10:00am, leaving ample time for networking before and after the content.

For more information about FCS Philadelphia or this event, please contact Chapter President Phil Edelstein, Founder of Substance Strategy & Creative.

  • Start September 15, 2026 08:30 AM EDT
  • End September 15, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
  • Location Hartford Funds 690 Lee Road Wayne, PA

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Speakers

Panelist Amanda Lake

Head of Communication Strategy

Amanda Lake, Head of Communication Strategy at Vanguard, which she joined in 2021.

Panelist Bradd DelMuto

Director of Corporate Communications

Bradd DelMuto is Janney’s Director of Corporate Communications, leading the firm’s public relations, internal and external communications and social media marketing strategies. He advises senior leaders and partners across the firm on strategic communications, corporate reputation, and initiatives that support Janney’s business priorities and brand. With over 25 years of experience in communications and marketing, […]

Panelist Kourtnaye Lewis

Head of Public Relations

Kourtnaye Lewis, Head of Public Relations at Hartford Funds, which she joined in 2024.

Moderator Alicia McIlhinney

SVP, Marketing

Alicia McIlhinney is Senior Vice President of Marketing at National Philanthropic Trust (NPT). As a member of NPT’s leadership team, Alicia connects brand, product, and growth strategies to support the firm’s next phase of growth and innovation. She leads NPT’s marketing strategy, execution, and cross-channel digital engagement for advisors, financial institutions, family offices, donors, and […]

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