Ambassador Events

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MAY

18

4 PM EST

Ambassador Circle: Florida

Co-Chairs: Alanna Morey & Tori Boswell

Join Florida Ambassador members for a quarterly circle meeting and special guest, Jennifer Napper, CFP®, CDFA®, Vice President, Investments, Napper Wealth Planning of Raymond James

Jennifer specializes in working with individuals with current and upcoming complex life transitions, particularly women going through divorce. 

MAY

21

NOON EST

Advisor Pathways to Growth with Leah Ryan

Sponsored by Capital Group

Early Career Insights Webinar

Co-Chairs: Autumn Sowders & Anna Malone

 
What sets high-growth advisors apart? Join us for an inside look at the latest insights from Capital Group’s annual survey and walk away with practical steps to elevate your practice.
 
What you’ll learn:
• Client acquisition: Why top advisors achieved 32% more growth from new clients and how you can too
• Client experience: How 70% of high-growth advisors deliver premium services to their best clients
• Strategic scale: Why over 90% have clear goals and business plans—and how to build and track your own
 
Gain actionable strategies to drive growth and strengthen your competitive edge.

JUNE

5

NOON EST

NEW Member Circle!

Future Advisor Women’s Circle

Co-Chairs: Gyles Headley & Shelina Sayani

Join members for a supportive women’s circle where future advisors build confidence and clarity as they pursue a financial advising career path.

JUNE

11

NOON EST

Ambassador Circle: Tri-State (NY, NJ, CT)

Co-Chairs: Angela Raitzin & Cristina Curiale

A webinar on the X’s & O’s of Teaming

Details coming soon!

JUNE

17

NOON EST

NEW Regional Member Circle!

Kentucky | Tennessee

Leadership Team: Heidi King, Katie Centofonti, Mary Ellen Filfas, & Sarah Terrell

Join members and colleagues throughout Kentucky and Tennessee for the Women’s Alliance newest Regional Member Circle! 

This new Regional Circle is designed to:
-Spark insightful discussions
-Address shared challenges
-Foster lasting, meaningful connections
-Drive positive change across the financial advising profession

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, exchange ideas, or shape the future of our industry, we invite you to join us!

JUNE

18

NOON EST

The Realities of Ownership: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Running an Independent Practice

Candid Conversation Webinar

In partnership with Equita Financial Network

The dream of launching your own firm often centers on freedom and independence, but what does the day-to-day reality actually look like? Whether you are already at the helm of your own practice, weighing the risks of entrepreneurship, or deciding if the corporate path is your best fit, this raw and honest conversation is for you.
 
Join us for a “no-fluff” panel discussion featuring women who have lived the highs and lows of the independent path. Our diverse panel, ranging from an industry icon with nearly five decades of experience to a rising advisor who recently took the leap, will pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to build, evolve, and sustain a practice.
 
We will explore multiple affiliation models (from fully independent RIAs to firm-affiliated platforms) to show that there isn’t just one “right” way to succeed. This isn’t a sales pitch for entrepreneurship; it is a transparent look at the tactical hurdles and the rewarding “wins” of going your own way.
 
Panelists include: 
Judith McGee, L.H.D., CFP®, ChFC
Bridget Grimes, CFP®
Carolyn Masline, CFP®, CDFA®
Jackie Walsh, CPA, CFP®

JUNE

23

4:30-6:00PM CST

CHICAGO – Community & Conversation Network Event 

Advancing Women in Financial Advising

Sponsored by First Trust Portfolios

You’re invited to join the Women’s Alliance Advancing Women in Financial Advising Community & Conversation in the Greater Chicago area. This special in person gathering will bring together Ambassadors, advisors, and allies to connect, to empower, and to inspire advocacy among women in the financial advising industry.

LUXBAR | 18 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611

JUNE

25

NOON EST

Applying Artificial Intelligence to Support the Financial Planning Process

Presented by Optimal Advisor AI

Sponsored by Manulife John Hancock Investments

1 CFP® CE CREDIT OFFERED

Advisor Insights Webinar

 
This webinar introduces the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to support activities within the financial planning process. Drawing on examples of AI-enabled tools, participants will examine how technology can assist with organizing client information, summarizing financial data, and supporting the development of planning strategies across multiple financial planning subject areas.
 
Key takeaways from the presentation:
 
· Real-World Use Cases: Gain practical insights with real-world examples, demonstrating how AI can be implemented into everyday workflows.
 
· Explore the power of AI to help you save time by providing comprehensive due-diligence reviews, from dissecting 50-page investment PDFs in seconds to summarizing complex financial data, aiding in more informed decision-making.
 
· Learn about the transformative impact of AI on client communication and engagement in a compliant manner and how it can help build deeper, more meaningful relationships.

JULY

9

4 PM EST

Ambassador Advocacy Circle

Chair: Laura Webb

A Circle committed to advocating for gender equality and promoting thought leadership to empower women and ensure they have a seat at the table across all levels of the financial advising profession.

JULY

16

4 PM EST

Wrinkles as Vital Signs: A New Way to Understand Your Skin with Dr. Corinne Erickson

Presented by the Southeast Ambassador Circle

Wellness Insights Webinar

Join for a community webinar presented in conjunction with the Southeast Ambassador Circle as Dr. Corinne Erickson introduces the Vital Skin Framework, a new way to understand aging skin by reading biology rather than a cosmetic problem. She translates complex science into a clear, actionable strategy so women can make more confident decisions about skincare, treatments, and longterm skin health.

 
Board-certified dermatologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Dr. Corinne Erickson specializes in medical and aesthetic dermatology through a hormone-informed lens. She is the author of The Skin Pause Substack, where she reframes skin as a vital sign of overall health and aging, helping women move from reactive treatments to strategic, biology-driven care.

August

10

4 PM EST

Ambassador Circle: Florida

Co-Chairs: Alanna Morey & Tori Boswell

Join Ambassadors in Florida for a virtual meeting to organize efforts to help champion needs and opportunities specific to your community.

August

18

3:30 PM AZ

Ambassador Circle: Arizona

Co-Chairs: Nicole Corning & Jessica Bailey

Join Ambassadors in Arizona for a virtual meeting to organize efforts to help champion needs and opportunities specific to your community.

August

20

NOON EST

Ambassador Circle: Early Career Advisors

Co-Chairs: Autumn Sowders & Anna Malone

Topic coming soon!

August

25

6:00 PM EST

Reinventing Your Career: Women Moving Into Financial Advising

Presented by the Future Advisor Women’s Circle

Future Insights Webinar

Thinking about a career change that offers purpose, flexibility, and meaningful impact?
 
Join the Women’s Alliance Future Advisor Women’s Circle for an engaging panel conversation designed specifically for women considering a transition into financial advising.
 
In this webinar, women who successfully pivoted from other professions into financial advising will share their personal journeys, the transferable skills that helped them succeed, and what surprised them most about entering the profession.
 
You’ll learn how professionals from fields like education, business, healthcare, and corporate leadership have leveraged their experience to build fulfilling careers helping others navigate important financial decisions.
 
We’ll discuss:
• Why financial advising is a natural fit for many women changing careers
• Transferable skills that translate well into the profession
• How to explore the field before making a full transition
• Education, licensing, and training pathways
• How mentorship and community can support your transition
 
Whether you’re early in your exploration or actively considering a career pivot, this conversation will help you better understand how financial advising could become your next professional chapter.

September

17

NOON EST

Ambassador Circle: Early Career Advisors

Co-Chairs: Autumn Sowders & Anna Malone

Topic coming soon!

September

17

4:30 PM EST

Ambassador Circle: Southeast

Co-Chairs: AK Hendrix & Laura Davis

Join Ambassadors in GA, NC, & SC for a virtual meeting to organize efforts to help champion needs and opportunities specific to your community.

September

23

4:30 PM EST

BOSTON –Community & Conversation Network Event 

Advancing Women in Financial Advising

You’re invited to join the Women’s Alliance Community & Conversation in Boston.

This special gathering will bring together Ambassador members, advisors, and allies to connect, to empower, and to inspire advocacy among women in the financial advising industry.

We will also launch a new Regional Member Circle – Greater Boston!

Location details coming soon!

OCT

8

4 PM EST

Ambassador Advocacy Circle

Chair: Laura Webb

A Circle committed to advocating for gender equality and promoting thought leadership to empower women and ensure they have a seat at the table across all levels of the financial advising profession.

OCT

15

NOON EST

Foundational Concepts in Financial Planning: Applying Core Principles to Client Scenarios

Sponsored by MFS Investment Management

An Early Insights Webinar

1 CFP® CE CREDIT OFFERED

Inspired by Lessons from High Performing Teams, this webinar breaks down what top advisory teams do differently—communication, leadership, and accountability.

The session is designed to strengthen understanding of the analytical and conceptual framework that underpins competent financial planning practice.

 

OCT

21

NOON EST

Creative Courage: Showing Up with More Ease and Possibility

Creative concepts to help you confront the unknown with more flexibility, empowerment, and playfulness

Presented by Tiffany Baldwin

A Wellness Insights Webinar

 

More details soon!

NOV

9

4 PM EST

Ambassador Circle: Florida

Co-Chairs: Alanna Morey & Tori Boswell

Join Ambassadors in Florida for a virtual meeting to organize efforts to help champion needs and opportunities specific to your community.

NOV

12

5:00-7:00 PM EST

Ambassador Circle: Southeast – In person

Co-Chairs: AK Hendrix & Laura Davis

Join Ambassadors in GA, NC, & SC for an person meeting to organize efforts to help champion needs and opportunities specific to your community.

 

More details coming soon!

NOV

19

NOON EST

Ambassador Circle: Early Career Advisors

Co-Chairs: Autumn Sowders & Anna Malone

Topic coming soon!

DEC

15

3:30 PM AZ

Ambassador Circle: Arizona

Co-Chairs: Nicole Corning & Jessica Bailey

Join Ambassadors in Arizona for a virtual meeting to organize efforts to help champion needs and opportunities specific to your community.

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