The Association of African American Financial Advisors (Quad-A) will convene its 2026 Women's Impact Initiative Network (WIIN) Conference on June 24-25, 2026, at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, bringing together women leaders, financial professionals, and corporate executives for two days of conversations focused on leadership, wealth creation, career advancement, and well-being.
This year's conference theme, "Pathways & Power: Women Reimagining Work, Wealth & Wellness," comes at a critical time as the financial services industry faces ongoing workforce, leadership, and talent pipeline challenges. More than 200 attendees are expected to participate, featuring nationally recognized speakers and executives from leading financial institutions.
Featured speakers include Sheena L. Gray, CEO of Quad-A; Minda Harts, bestselling author and keynote speaker; Kelly Keith, CFP®, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management; and Nicole James Gilchrist, Vice President at Thrivent. Industry partners include J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, RBC Wealth Management, Ameriprise Financial, Edward Jones, Invesco, and Morgan Stanley.
"We cannot close the wealth gap if the people most impacted by it are absent from the rooms where financial decisions are being made. Our mission is to change that," said Sheena Gray. "The WIIN Conference is designed to equip women with the relationships, strategies, and opportunities necessary to thrive professionally while helping organizations build stronger, more inclusive leadership pipelines."
The conference will explore topics including leadership development, wealth-building strategies, workplace culture, career growth, wellness, and the future of women in financial services. As firms across the industry work to attract, develop, and retain top talent, WIIN serves as a national platform for meaningful dialogue and actionable solutions that support long-term workforce development and economic empowerment.
Quad-A is a national organization committed to increasing representation, access, and opportunity within the financial services industry. Through advocacy, leadership development, education, and strategic partnerships, Quad-A works to strengthen the pipeline of financial professionals and expand access to trusted financial guidance. More information is available at https://www.aaafainc.org.
The WIIN Conference underscores a broader industry challenge: despite progress, women—particularly women of color—remain underrepresented in senior leadership and wealth management roles. Events like this aim to provide concrete strategies for career advancement and wealth building, addressing systemic barriers that contribute to the racial and gender wealth gap.
