Kate Healy is THE Next Gen Growth Builder. Kate is the CEO & Founder of AdvoKate IQ, helping wealth management firms with their NextGen growth strategy. Her previous roles include Managing Director at TD Ameritrade Institutional, Managing Director at the Center for Financial Planning, and as board member of the FinServ Foundation, and Invest In Others Charitable Foundation. Kate is also an inaugural member of the CFP Board’s Women’s Initiative. Kate is also a passionate public speaker and moderator and a force for good in the wealth management space.

Notes:

In this episode, Shawn, Luis and Kate talk about:

• Embracing the unconventional career path in the wealth management industry
• Looking beyond sales roles in financial services
• How hiring Nex Gen talent is an asset for forward looking firms
• The amazing transferrable skills that career changers bring to the industry
• The importance of measurement and impact when it comes to DEIB

And more……..

Resources:

• Connect with Kate Healy on LinkedIn
• FinServ Foundation
• Follow Kate Healy on X

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