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MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT Laguna Niguel, California • $1 billion

“I’ve never viewed being a woman [in this industry] as a negative; for me it’s been a positive. The way I see handling client portfolios—the financial planning, deep listening, paying attention and caring—those are all things that are very well suited for female advisors. I’ve always found that to be my strength.”