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. The event brings together women leaders, financial professionals, and corporate executives for two days of discussions on leadership, wealth creation, career advancement, and well-being.
This year's conference theme, "Pathways & Power: Women Reimagining Work, Wealth & Wellness," comes at a time when the financial services industry faces ongoing workforce, leadership, and talent pipeline challenges. More than 200 attendees are expected, 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 workplace communication expert; 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, CEO of Quad-A. "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.
The event highlights the ongoing challenges in the financial services sector, where women, particularly women of color, remain underrepresented in leadership roles. By focusing on wealth creation and career advancement, the conference aims to address systemic barriers and provide attendees with tangible strategies for success. The involvement of major financial institutions underscores the industry's recognition of the need for more inclusive talent pipelines.
For more information about Quad-A and its initiatives, visit https://www.aaafainc.org.
