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 industryLooking beyond sales roles in financial servicesHow hiring Nex Gen talent is an asset for forward looking firmsThe amazing transferrable skills that career changers bring to the industryThe importance of measurement and impact when it comes to DEIBAnd more…….. Resources: Connect with Kate Healy on LinkedInFinServ FoundationFollow Kate Healy on XEpisode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by eMoney Advisor, LLC. eMoney provides technology solutions and services that help people talk about money. Rooted in holistic financial planning, eMoney solutions strengthen client relationships, streamline business operations, enhance business development, and drive overall growth. More than 98,000 financial professionals across firms of all sizes use the eMoney platform to serve more than 5 million households throughout the United States. To learn more about eMoney, visit eMoneyAdvisor.com.Diversity in Action™ is all about showcasing real stories of individuals who are making an impact in the financial planning industry. You will learn how they got started in the industry, how they built their foundation, where they are headed in their careers, and their passion for making the financial industry more diverse.It’s time to be inspired by those working to make a positive difference in the financial planning industry. It’s time to be part of this radical change!Diversity in Action™ is a project of BLX Internship - a program for aspiring black and Latinx financial planners. Visit our website at www.blxinternship.org