International Women’s Day: ‘Be brave and be curious’

IA spoke with senior female professionals about their experiences and tips to attract more talent to the industry

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The financial services industry has pledged to improve its diversity but the advice sector still has some way to go.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, International Adviser interviewed senior female professionals in the industry across the globe to highlight their experiences and find out what tips they have for firms to attract and retain more female talent.

They include:

  • Sarah Lord, president of the Personal Finance Society;
  • Hannah Greenwood, managing director of Finsbury Associates;
  • Samantha Bowen, executive director at Carrick Wealth;
  • Shreemati Varadarajan, head of investments at AAM Advisory;
  • Lucia Melgarejo, financial adviser at Blacktower Financial Management Group.