This week, Jack Sharry talks with Kellan Brown, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer at 100 Women in Finance. With an impressive resume that includes leadership roles at Income Lab, PrimeCo, and Finance of America’s Retirement Strategies Division, Kellan has also earned accolades like the Disruptor Award and Ascension Award from WealthManagement.com and was named one of InvestmentNews’ Women to Watch.
In their conversation, Kellan shares the remarkable story of her career journey—from her early days in sports marketing and commercial construction to discovering her passion for championing women in finance. She offers insight into how 100 Women in Finance supports women at every stage of their careers and why mentorship is essential to changing the face of finance, fintech, and investment leadership.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:53) - The mission and impact of 100 Women in Finance
(04:32) - Kellan's career journey
(07:34) - How the organization’s mentorship program is making a difference
(10:39) - Kellan's keynote at SEI
(13:28) - Programs and initiatives empowering women in finance