The financial industry is continually changing – new technology, regulatory updates, shifting demographics – and this is great news for advisors who are internally curious and adopt a mindset of learning in all areas of their business.
Ongoing Training Is Essential to Financial Advisor Success
Oct 7, 2019 9:06:08 AM / by Magnet Communications Team posted in Becoming a Financial Advisor, Insurance careers, M Financial Careers, Women in Insurance Industry, Financial Advisor Training
For Women to Make Gains in Insurance Leadership, Here’s What Needs to Change
Sep 13, 2019 12:53:07 PM / by Magnet Communications Team posted in Becoming a Financial Advisor, M Financial Careers, Insurance Advisor, Diversity, Women in Insurance Industry
If you are a woman executive in the world of insurance and financial consulting, you no doubt find yourself in the minority. In the financial industry, women make up over half of the entry-level workforce, but fewer than one in five C-suite positions are held by women, according to Closing the Gap, a study conducted by Leanin.org and McKinsey & Company.
Linda Cahill on the Opportunities for Women in Financial Advisory
Aug 26, 2019 12:06:25 PM / by Magnet Communications Team posted in Becoming a Financial Advisor, Insurance careers, M Financial Careers, High Net Worth Market, Insurance Advisor, Diversity, Women in Insurance Industry
Linda Cahill, co-owner and principal of Enza Financial, challenges the notion that men are best suited for the insurance industry. When it comes to the financial services sector, she believes the market for women is huge — and hopes to see more women bring their skills and talents to the industry.
The Path to Insurance – An Interview with Kristi Barens
Aug 9, 2019 6:19:13 AM / by Magnet Communications Team posted in Becoming a Financial Advisor, Insurance Advisor, Diversity, Women in Insurance Industry
Kristi Barens, Principal at Mullin Barens Sanford Financial, says that success in the insurance industry requires preparation, mentorship, and the right mindset. Kristi is now a powerful force in the executive benefits industry and a founding partner at her firm, yet when she chose to move from a Senior Manager to an Advisor role almost 20 years ago, she had concerns about leaving a comfortable salary for a commission-only job.
M CEO Wes Thompson: Making Diversity a Business Priority
Jun 21, 2019 12:18:29 PM / by Magnet Communications Team posted in Becoming a Financial Advisor, Insurance Advisor, Diversity, Women in Insurance Industry
For the insurance industry, the shifting demographics of wealth have sparked a deeper conversation around diversity and inclusion. With digital innovation, higher customer expectations, and disruptive newcomers impacting the marketplace, many insurers are rethinking how to best compete in an increasingly dynamic industry.