The Association of African American Financial Advisors (Quad-A) will host its 2026 Women's Impact Initiative Network (WIIN) Conference on June 24-25 at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, gathering women leaders, financial professionals, and corporate executives to address pressing issues around leadership, wealth creation, career advancement, and well-being.
Under the theme "Pathways & Power: Women Reimagining Work, Wealth & Wellness," the conference arrives at a pivotal moment for the financial services industry, which continues to grapple with workforce, leadership, and talent pipeline challenges. More than 200 attendees are expected to participate, with featured speakers including 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. "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 such as leadership development, wealth-building strategies, workplace culture, career growth, wellness, and the future of women in financial services. As firms across the industry strive to attract, develop, and retain top talent, WIIN serves as a national platform for dialogue and actionable solutions supporting long-term workforce development and economic empowerment. Media are invited to interview speakers and attendees and capture event content.
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. More information is available at https://www.aaafainc.org.
