The Women’s Leadership Alliance (WLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by a group of high-achieving female financial planning professionals from around the country. The alliance provides education and support for women interested in pursuing a career in the financial planning industry. We concentrate on changing the conversation regarding women and the field of financial advisory services, and strive to significantly increase the ranks of women within this dynamic and meaningful profession.
About the Women's Leadership Alliance
Our Vision
A transformed financial advising industry in which women comprise an equitable representation at every level.
 Our Mission
The Women’s Leadership Alliance is committed to attracting, developing, and empowering women to build thriving and fulfilling financial advising careers
Our Values
Empowerment
Community
Diversity
Collaboration
About the Ambassador Community
The Women’s Leadership Alliance is committed to expanding our community and building a strong network across the country in order to scale the energy, resources, outreach, and support for women pursuing a path in financial advising.
The WLA Ambassador Community has been created to organize and activate a diverse community of financial advisors, leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, students, allies, and advocates to empower women to discover, build, and grow a fulfilling and thriving financial advising career. As a WLA Ambassador you will be a part of a powerful and empowered community making a difference in finally moving the needle in gender representation at all levels in the financial advising profession.
WLA Ambassadors receive exclusive benefits along with advocacy and engagement opportunities to advance the mission of the WLA. As a WLA Ambassador you will become a part of a professional network benefiting from the exchange of ideas, resources, and tools while collectively helping to scale the reach of our vision to transform the financial advising industry to one in which women comprise an equitable representation at every level.
There is a place for everyone in the WLA Ambassador community who believes that more women should be made aware of the financial advising career path and be empowered to pursue that path fully.Â
The HER PATH Blog
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“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” - Benjamin Franklin
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Stay-at-Home Mom to Successful Financial Advisor
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