BREAKING
The most expensive minds on Wall Street just became worthless overnight.
Goldman Sachs analysts earning $200,000+ annually? Replaced by a $20/month AI tool.
McKinsey consultants charging $1,000/hour for financial modeling? Done in 10 minutes by anyone with internet access.
This isn’t coming. It’s here. And it’s brutal.
THE 10-MINUTE FINANCIAL REVOLUTION
What took a team of 5 analysts 2 weeks to complete:
• Complex market research across 50+ data sources
• Financial modeling with advanced calculations
• Professional reports with charts and visualizations
• Interactive dashboards for executive presentations
Perplexity Labs does it in 10 minutes. With one prompt.
“Compare Big Tech capex spending over the past decade and project 2026 trends”
Result: Publication-ready analysis that would cost $50,000+ from top consulting firms.
Cost: $20/month.
THE NUMBERS THAT WILL SHOCK YOU
WALL STREET’S AI APOCALYPSE:
• 200,000 jobs projected to be eliminated
• 70% of analyst tasks now fully automatable
• McKinsey cuts 5,000 positions in 2025 alone
• $200 billion industry facing total disruption
THE NEW REALITY:
✅ Solo entrepreneur = Instant access to Goldman-level analysis
✅ Small business owner = Professional financial modeling.
✅ Individual investor = Institutional-grade research
✅ Anyone with $20 = What used to cost $100,000+
WHAT JUST BECAME WORTHLESS OVERNIGHT
TRADITIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES:
❌ Junior analysts ($80K-150K/year) → Automated
❌ Research associates ($120K-200K/year) → Automated
❌ Data scientists ($150K-300K/year) → Automated
❌ Financial modelers ($100K-250K/year) → Automated
❌ Consulting firms ($1000+/hour) → $20/month
WHAT PERPLEXITY LABS DELIVERS:
🚀 Real-time market research across unlimited sources.
🚀 Advanced financial modeling with complex calculations
🚀 Professional reports ready for C-suite presentation
🚀 Interactive dashboards that update automatically
🚀 Custom web applications for data visualization
🚀 Downloadable spreadsheets with live data feeds
THE $14 BILLION DAVID VS. GOLIATH STORY
Perplexity’s $14B valuation isn’t just about search.
It’s about DESTROYING the $200 billion financial services monopoly.
DAVID: Perplexity Labs
• Founded: 2022
• Valuation: $14 billion
• Target: Democratize financial intelligence
• Weapon: AI that works 24/7 for $20/month
GOLIATH: Traditional Financial Services
• Market size: $200+ billion
• Average cost: $100,000+ per project
• Speed: Weeks to months
• Accessibility: Elite institutions only
The outcome? David just won.
THE THREE STAGES OF FINANCIAL CAREER DEATH
STAGE 1: DENIAL (We’re here now)
“AI can’t replace human judgment. “Clients value the relationship. Complex analysis requires expertise.
STAGE 2: BARGAINING (Starting in 2025)
“We’ll use AI to enhance our work.“Humans still need to interpret the data. “Our experience adds value.”
STAGE 3: EXTINCTION (2025-2027)
“Why pay $200,000 for what AI does for $20?”
WHO SURVIVES THE FINANCIAL AI APOCALYPSE
THE DEAD:
• Entry-level analysts
• Data gatherers
• Report generators
• Routine modelers
• Junior consultants
THE SURVIVORS:
• Strategic thinkers who interpret AI insights
• Relationship builders with deep client connections
• Creative problem solvers handling unique situations
• Regulatory experts navigating compliance complexity
• AI operators who maximize tool capabilities
THE NEW FINANCIAL FOOD CHAIN
TIER 1: AI-POWERED INDIVIDUALS
• Solo entrepreneurs with institutional-grade analysis
• Small firms competing with Goldman Sachs
• Individual investors making data-driven decisions
TIER 2: HYBRID PROFESSIONALS
• Analysts who amplify AI capabilities 10x
• Advisors focusing on interpretation and strategy
• Consultants specializing in AI-human collaboration
TIER 3: THE UNEMPLOYABLE
• Traditional analysts refusing AI adoption
• Firms clinging to outdated models
• Professionals who can’t adapt fast enough
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
IF YOU’RE IN FINANCE:
🔥 Adapt or die. Learn AI tools immediately.🔥 Pivot to interpretation. Data gathering is dead.🔥 Build relationships. Human connection is your only moat.🔥 Upskill now. You have 12-18 months maximum.
IF YOU’RE AN ENTREPRENEUR:
💰 Cancel expensive consulting contracts💰 Replace analyst teams with AI tools💰 Access institutional-grade insights for $20/month💰 Compete with Fortune 500 companies on analysis
IF YOU’RE AN INVESTOR:
📈 Short traditional financial services firms
📈 Invest in AI productivity platforms
📈 Buy individual companies using AI advantages
📈 Avoid firms slow to adopt AI automation
THE PERPLEXITY LABS ADVANTAGE
Why this tool changes everything:
SPEED: 10 minutes vs. 2 weeks
COST: $20/month vs. $50,000+ per project
ACCESS: Anyone vs. elite institutions only
QUALITY: Matches or exceeds human analysis
SCALE: Unlimited projects vs. limited resources
THE FINANCIAL SERVICES FUNERAL
We’re witnessing the death of an entire industry structure.
Bloomberg terminals: Still $24,000/year. Perplexity Labs: $20/month.
Goldman Sachs research: $100,000+ minimum. Perplexity Labs: Instant and unlimited.
McKinsey consulting: $1,000+/hour. Perplexity Labs: 24/7 availability.
The writing isn’t on the wall. It’s in the code.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
2025: Mass layoffs begin in financial services
2026: Small firms start outcompeting major institutions
2027: Traditional financial analysis becomes extinct
2028: AI-powered individuals dominate the industry
The revolution isn’t coming.
It’s here.
And it’s unstoppable.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Perplexity Labs just democratized financial intelligence.
The $200 billion industry built on information asymmetry is dead.
Welcome to the age where anyone with $20 can access Goldman-level analysis.
The question isn’t whether this will disrupt finance.
The question is: Will you be the disruptor or the disrupted?
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