Sallie Krawcheck: Woman Empowerment
Financial leader and women’s wealth strategist Sallie Krawcheck delivers data-driven investor inclusion insights and practical frameworks that help organizations diversify portfolios, strengthen client outcomes, and advance financial equity.
Quick Facts:
- CEO and Co-Founder of Ellevest
- Former CEO of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Smith Barney
- Recognized financial industry leader and women’s empowerment advocate
- Named to Forbes and Fortune “Most Powerful Women” lists
- Formats:
- Keynote speaker and financial leadership strategist
- Audiences:
- Financial institutions, investment firms, corporate leadership teams, wealth managers, HR and DEI leaders, and organizations committed to investor inclusion and women’s financial empowerment.
- Outcomes:
- Clear understanding of investor inclusion and its impact on long-term portfolio performance
- Practical frameworks to diversify portfolios and strengthen client engagement
- Strategies that advance financial equity and support women-focused wealth initiatives
- Travels from: New York, NY
- **Fee range: $50,001 - $75,000
Talent Services
Keynote Topics:
Lessons for Women in Business
From the Most Senior Woman in the Most Male of Businesses
Krawcheck has been on the front lines of financial services for the past two-plus decades. During that time, she has led and managed complex businesses through some of the most volatile markets in history.
At the same time, she has had a front-row seat in working directly for seven financial services CEOs, at all points in their career spectra, gleaning important insights into leadership during crisis on what works and what fails.
Offering sharp insight, laced with humor, Krawcheck lays out the most important lessons in leadership, and particularly in leadership under fire.
Diversity as a Competitive Advantage
As demographics and buying power shift, diversity has moved from being a fairness issue to also being a significant business driver. In a multitude of research studies, diversity in senior management has been linked to superior business results, leading to higher returns, lower risk, greater long-term focus, increased innovation and improved stockholder returns.
Despite this, progress in corporate America has stalled.
As a former senior Wall Street executive and now owner of the professional woman’s network, 85 Broads, Sallie Krawcheck provides unique insights, based on real-world experience into how companies can improve their diversity results.
Women and Money
Insights from the “Most Powerful Woman on Wall Street”
The U.S. is in the midst of a financial planning crisis and nowhere more so than among women. Women live on average six years longer than men, but save just two-thirds as much for retirement. The causes are widespread, from earning less than men at every stage of their careers to outsourcing financial management to the men in their lives.
This talk can be tailored to women’s groups looking for how to engage on this, or to financial services firms who see this as a business opportunity:
For women’s groups – Krawcheck brings practical advice and tips, learned both from her business background, as well as from her own personal experience, for women at every stage of their lives.
For businesses – The business opportunity that this presents is significant, but it’s not as easy as putting a pink bow on the checking account. Many firms have failed in the pursuit of women.
Krawcheck offers insights into this important and growing market, which derive from her business as well as her personal experiences.
Leadership Lessons Learned from Working
Leadership Lessons Learned from Working for 7 (Yes, 7) Financial Services CEOs in the Best and Toughest of Times
Sallie Krawcheck has been on the front lines of financial services for the past two-plus decades. During that time, she has led and managed complex businesses through some of the most volatile markets in history.
At the same time, she has had a front-row seat in working directly for seven financial services CEOs, at all points in their career spectra, gleaning important insights into leadership during crisis on what works and what fails.
Offering sharp insight, laced with humor, Sallie Krawcheck lays out the most important lessons in leadership, and particularly in leadership under fire.
Insights on How to Navigate the Financial Services
Insights on How to Navigate the Financial Services Industry Safely and Come Out Ahead…From “The Most Powerful Woman on Wall Street”
One of the most important issues facing the U.S. is the savings and wealth of individuals. Offering insights gleaned from two decades on Wall Street, and running two of the largest wealth management businesses in the world, Sallie Krawcheck offers an insider perspective into what works and what doesn’t in investing, saving and navigating Wall Street.
In this talk, she points to conventional wisdom that no longer works, continuing areas of risk in the industry and a path forward for the industry and for navigating the industry.
Talent Short Bio
Sallie Krawcheck is one of the most influential voices in finance, known for championing investor inclusion, advancing women’s financial empowerment, and reshaping how organizations approach wealth strategy. With a career that includes executive leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, and Citi, Sallie has long been recognized for her ability to drive organizational transformation through data, transparency, and a deep understanding of investor behavior. As CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, she continues to redefine what equitable financial services can look like by designing investing solutions built around the realities of women’s lives.
Her experience navigating complex financial environments gives her unique insight into risk, opportunity, and the structural barriers that limit participation and performance in traditional wealth models. Through her keynote presentations, Sallie equips leaders with a clear understanding of how inclusive investment strategies can expand markets, foster client trust, and increase long-term portfolio resilience. She blends decades of industry experience with forward-thinking economic analysis to help organizations navigate rapidly shifting financial landscapes.
Widely featured in global media and recognized as a champion of diversity in finance, Sallie brings candor, clarity, and a results-oriented approach to conversations about the future of investing.
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Overview of User Reviews for Sallie Krawcheck's Speaking Engagements
Sallie Krawcheck has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for her keynote presentations on women's financial empowerment and gender diversity in the workplace. Reviewers highlight her insightful and transformative insights, with many noting that her sessions inspired and motivated attendees. Krawcheck's ability to identify challenges and provide actionable strategies has been particularly appreciated, making her presentations highly relevant and impactful for organizations.
Strengths:
- Transformative insights on women’s financial empowerment.
- Powerful and timely discussions on gender diversity.
- Actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.
- Engaging and passionate delivery, making sessions memorable.
Weaknesses:
- None mentioned in the reviews.
Overall, Sallie Krawcheck’s speaking engagements are regarded as must-attend events for those interested in enhancing diversity and inclusion within their organizations.
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