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As life changes, so do our needs and priorities. From building a career to designing a meaningful legacy, or starting a family to navigating an empty nest or loss of a spouse, having the resources to establish new goals and make confident financial decisions is essential to make the most of life’s many chapters.

We’ve created a community where women are working together to share their knowledge and experiences. Learn from each other and experts as we navigate pivotal life moments and work to turn the vision we have for our future into action.

When we come together, the possibilities are endless.

Our community in action

At our retreat for business-owning women, attendees were delighted to hear Director of Women & Wealth Steph Wagner interview Kendra Scott, Founder and Chairwoman of the eponymous billion-dollar jewelry company. They discussed their shared mission of elevating women and how Kendra melded her passion for fashion, family and philanthropy into an empire.

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A Conversation With Kendra Scott
1:19 mins
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We’ve created a community where women can come together, share their experiences, and learn from each other and experts on the topics that matter most. From building a career to designing a meaningful legacy, or navigating a major life event like the loss of a spouse or retirement, having the resources to establish new goals and make confident financial decisions is essential to our success. Because when we come together, the possibilities are limitless.

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Our long-standing commitment to women

We have been dedicated to the needs of women for more than 130 years. While times have changed, our approach remains the same.
1900s
A New Focus on Serving Women
We began our commitment to women — who were often the beneficiaries of their estates — by helping them prepare to manage inherited wealth.
1920s
The Introduction of a Women’s Department
When the 19th Amendment expanded voting rights, we opened a dedicated service center to help women as they exercised more direct control over their finances.
1930s
Launch of Financial Literacy Program
Hundreds of women across Chicago began to attend educational seminars hosted by Louella Ensworth, head of the Women’s Department.

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