About DFAI
A Global Leader in Intelligent Investment Tools — The AI Finance Era Has Arrived!
DFAI is a next-generation, AI-driven financial platform designed to break the boundaries of global financial trading. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, DFAI integrates cutting-edge artificial intelligence with advanced financial modeling strategies. With trading coverage across more than 40 international markets, DFAI provides secure, fast, and intelligent investment solutions for investors worldwide.
Our mission is to empower everyone with access to institutional-grade tools.
Mission & Vision
Mission
At DFAI, our mission is to democratize intelligent financial tools by integrating artificial intelligence with advanced financial strategies.
We are committed to empowering every investor—from individuals to institutions—with secure, transparent, and efficient access to global markets.
Vision
Our vision is to become the world’s leading AI-powered investment ecosystem, redefining the future of finance where automation, accuracy, and accessibility drive global wealth creation.

Milestone
2025
- DFAI expands into Latin America and Africa with AI-driven smart contract trading systems.
- Mobile app surpasses 1 million global downloads.
- Launch of DFAI Decentralized Trading Protocol v1.0.
2024
- DFAI has generated over $75 million in net profits for U.S. investors through its AI trading tools deployed across more than 40 markets.
- Introduces IPO Smart Contract Module for global pre-market access.
- Strategic partnership with OpenAI enhances model training.
2023
- Launch of DFAI-130B financial model with 100B+ parameters.
- Full integration of smart contracts in all trading modules.
- AI risk engine deployed for real-time portfolio adjustment.
2022
- DFAI completes U.S. SEC and MSB licensing.
- Begins cross-border payment integration using stablecoins.
- Launch of web-based AI trading dashboard (Beta).
2021
- DFAI Financial Tool enters beta testing with select partners.
- Singapore tech hub established to support Asia-Pacific markets.
- Onboards first 100 institutional clients in U.S. & Europe.
2020
- DFAI pivots fully to AI + blockchain integration.
- Launch of Celestial Quant Engine for high-frequency trading.
- Develops multilingual AI sentiment parser.
2018-2019
- R&D team begins training sector-specific AI models.
- First AI-driven ETF strategy tested internally.
- Launch of DFAI Labs in Austin.
2015-2017
- Launch of institutional investment services.
- Introduces proprietary quant strategy models.
- Begins testing machine learning signals for U.S. equities.
2010-2014
- Expansion to 5 international markets.
- Launch of U.S. equity portfolio advisory desk.
- Focus on high-net-worth client onboarding.
2009
- DFAI founded in Austin, Texas, USA.
- Initial focus on traditional stock and fund advisory.
- Vision established: combine data science and finance.
Teams
Tom Butler has served as the CEO of DFAI since 2020, leading the company into the Al-driven financial sector. With over 15 years of experience in financial management and strategic consulting, Tom has designed and executed successful growth strategies for multiple international financial institutions. Recognizing the potential of Al in finance, he spearheaded the establishment of the DFAl Financial Lab and initiated collaborations with global tech giants such as Google and OpenAl.
Under his leadership, DFAl developed financial tools boasting 99% trading accuracy, establishing the company as a prominent player in intelligent finance worldwide. Tom is committed to driving innovation and positioning DFAl as a global leader in fintech.
Andrew Miller brings extensive expertise in Al and big data development. Formerly the Head of Al Technology Development at Google, he successfully led numerous industry-leading innovation projects.
Joining DFAl as CTO in 2020, Andrew has overseen the development and implementation of DAl's financial tools. He led the tech team to integrate advanced Al with financial trading, enabling DAl's tools to operate across financial markets in over 40 countries. His work has provided clients with efficient and precise trading solutions, driving DAl's rapid global expansion.
Michael Harris has over 10 years of experience in international financial market operations, excelling in global strategy and market expansion. He has held senior market development roles at leading financial institutions, successfully expanding operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Since joining DFAl in 2024, Michael has led the global markets division, leveraging his deep understanding of international finance to drive localized strategies and market analysis. His leadership ensures the successful deployment of DFAl's financial tools worldwide, meeting diverse regional client needs.
Benjamin Clark is an experienced investment banker with over 12 years of expertise in corporate finance and capital markets. He has successfully led numerous IPO projects and facilitated mergers, acquisitions, and bond issuances. Known for his excellence in financial modeling, strategic planning, and client relationship management, Benjamin has gained the trust of high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. At DFAl, he leads the investment banking division, delivering innovative financing solutions and solidifying the company's leadership in the investment banking sector.
Samuel Taylor has extensive experience in risk management, with over 10 years specializing in compliance and risk control.
He has held senior risk management positions at international financial institutions, focusing on market, credit, and operational risk identification and mitigation. At DFAI, Samuel established a robust risk management framework to ensure the secure operation of the company's financial tools. His innovative strategies in risk control provide stable and reliable financial services to global investors.
Austin Butler is a distinguished trading expert with over 8 years of experience in proprietary trading, specializing in quantitative strategies and risk management. He has achieved notable success in stock, options, and forex trading, consistently leading his team to exceed profit targets. At DFAl, he harnesses advanced Al technologies to optimize proprietary trading strategies, implementing 24/7 precise trading through DAl's financial tools. His leadership ensures consistent and significant returns for both the company and its clients.