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We Champion Women

The American College Center for Women in Financial Services’ mission is to promote the advancement of women in the financial services profession through research, education, and awareness.

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Women to Inherit $30 Trillion by 2030

The greatest wealth transfer is here¹, yet 20% of financial professionals are women.² We deliver insights on important topics spanning the field to advance gender parity and prepare the industry to meet the needs of female consumers.

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Documented Gender Disparities Continue

91%

Of senior leadership and C-suite roles in financial services are held by men – a disproportionately high number.³

98%

Of all equity, fixed income, and allocation funds in the U.S. are exclusively managed by men-only fund management teams – a sign that there's much work to do.⁴

70%

Of widows change financial advisors within one year following their husband’s death.⁵

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Our Strategic Priorities

Research to Inform an Industry

Research to Inform an Industry

Our ongoing, timely, and primary research delivers insights on essential topics impacting women in financial services. Research from outside sources is also examined and evaluated to inform ongoing initiatives. Together, our findings determine the best ways to advance gender parity and open new doors for women everywhere.
An Award to Salute Women Leaders

An Award to Salute Women Leaders

Our annual Women Working in Wealth^SM Awards honors women who inspire, mentor, and strive to advance other women in financial services. Shining a light on these women in front of their peers, male advocates, the media, and the profession helps promote the change we seek.
Event on International Women’s Day

Event on International Women’s Day

Our annual Women Working in Wealth<sup>SM</sup> Summit salutes women across the financial services industry. Explore and partake with professionals from across the country and their allies as they come together to collaborate, celebrate insights and innovations, and support each other in advancing gender parity.
Stages to Share

Stages to Share

Committed to you, your female colleagues, and all allies, we have many channels to amplify your stories and perspectives. Subscribe to our newsletter. Register for CE webcasts and enroll in courses. Listen to our Women Working in Wealth^SM podcast. Review research that delivers data and details you need to propel change.

We utilize a multi-faceted approach to achieve our mission and make a lasting impact.

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Our ongoing, timely, and primary research delivers insights on essential topics impacting women in financial services. Research from outside sources is also examined and evaluated to inform ongoing initiatives. Together, our findings determine the best ways to advance gender parity and open new doors for women everywhere.

Our annual Women Working in Wealth^SM Awards honors women who inspire, mentor, and strive to advance other women in financial services. Shining a light on these women in front of their peers, male advocates, the media, and the profession helps promote the change we seek.

Our annual Women Working in Wealth<sup>SM</sup> Summit salutes women across the financial services industry. Explore and partake with professionals from across the country and their allies as they come together to collaborate, celebrate insights and innovations, and support each other in advancing gender parity.

Committed to you, your female colleagues, and all allies, we have many channels to amplify your stories and perspectives. Subscribe to our newsletter. Register for CE webcasts and enroll in courses. Listen to our Women Working in Wealth^SM podcast. Review research that delivers data and details you need to propel change.

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Neeraja Rasmussen Talks About AI and the Benefits It Offers to Women

Neeraja Rasmussen spoke in a recent article featured in Financial Advisor Magazine about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services and how the growing use of AI in the field…

April 29, 2024

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Women Making History

In honor of Women’s History Month, consider the history of women in financial services—led by pioneers who are still influencing the future of the profession. Over a relationship with The College…

March 29, 2024

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Kaylee Ranck and Lindsey Lewis Talk Diversity in Financial Services

Financial Advisor Magazine recently featured a column authored by Kaylee Ranck, PhD, and Lindsey Lewis, MBA, ChFC®, CFP® of The American College of Financial Services.

March 27, 2024

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Women Working in [Everything]

In celebration of Women’s History Month, let’s reflect on what we can do to honor the women in our lives and uplift the women in the financial services profession. This year, I’m inspired by…

By George Nichols III

March 13, 2024

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Women Working in Wealth on the Road

During Women's History Month, Senior Director Lindsey Lewis from the American College Center for Women in Financial Services made a significant impact by attending both the FA Mag Invest in Women…

By Lindsey Lewis

March 13, 2024

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