Creating change for Females in Finance: Sheryl Hickerson on Advancement and Allyship

About the episode:

Join host Kirsten Schlumbohm as she welcomes Sheryl Hickerson, CEO of Females and Finance and a trailblazer in advocating for women in financial services and fintech.

With 70% of women preferring to work with female advisors, Sheryl shares her unexpected journey into the industry and offers valuable insights on empowering women in finance, both as professionals and clients.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Sheryl’s Journey: How Sheryl transitioned from aspiring infectious disease physician to becoming a leader in financial services and founding Females and Finance.
• Engaging Women in Finance: Strategies for attracting and retaining women in the financial services industry, including the importance of mentorship and allyship.
• Marketing to Women: Dispelling myths about marketing financial services to women and the importance of clear, straightforward communication.
• Building Inclusive Communities: The significance of creating supportive networks and fostering diversity, equity, and belonging in finance.
• Future of Finance: Insights into upcoming trends in financial services and fintech, including the growing importance of behavioral finance.

Tune in to learn how Sheryl’s experiences and strategies can help you better serve female clients, support women in finance, and create a more inclusive industry.

Resources:

• Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam
• Females and Finance website

Statistics:

• Women and Wealth: How Advisors Can Address a $30 Trillion Opportunity
• Deloitte study: More women are reaching the C-suite in financial services, but progress is slow