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The Center focuses on uplifting and promoting female professionals and the female consumers the industry serves through mentorship, sponsorship, community, and applied financial knowledge.
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
Learn More About Our Work
Insights
Lindsey Lewis Discusses Development of Next-Gen Financial Professionals
In an article for Financial Advisor Magazine, Lindsey Lewis, MBA, CFP®, ChFC® explores ways the financial services industry can evolve to serve a new generation of professionals.
November 13, 2024
Podcasts
How Diversity Enhances Financial Services
With Hispanic Heritage Month taking place through September and October, we’re taking this opportunity to explore diverse communities and how financial professionals can better meet their needs.
October 14, 2024
Insights
FinServe Ambassador Charts Career-Changing Drive to Serve
The power of the financial services industry to transform lives and career paths is often remarked upon by those who have chosen it – and this power is clear in the career trajectory of College…
October 04, 2024
On-Demand Webcasts
Exploring the Wealth Gap and Strategies to Combat It
Join this webcast hosted by the American College Center for Women in Financial Services along with media partner Financial Advisor Magazine and collaboration partner SER Latin@ Summit.
August 27, 2024
Podcasts
Shares: Ensuring Equality in Retirement Planning
As America ages, more and more clients may face difficult questions about their financial security in retirement. How can financial professionals best address the concerns of these older clients and…
July 15, 2024
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Our Partners in Philanthropy
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1 Morgan Stanley. Women, Wealth, and Investing — A Story of Evolution. June 2022
2 Investment News. Wealth management needs more female advisers. April 5, 2021.
3 Deloitte Insights. Leadership, representation, gender equity in financial services. November 4, 2021.
4 Morningstar. The percentage of U.S. female fund managers is exactly where it was in 2000. March 16, 2021.
5 FA-Mag. Don’t give female clients a reason to leave. October 4, 2022.