The annual InvestmentNews Women to Watch Awards, the premier event celebrating trailblazing women in wealth management and financial advising, are coming up this fall!
The recognizable industry publication honors exceptional female advisors, wealth managers, and financial leaders for their bold achievements, innovative leadership, and transformative impact. Each year these outstanding professionals are recognized on a national stage and this year’s awards take place on October 21, 2025, in New York City.
Celebrating Invest in Others Community Members
This year, we were absolutely thrilled to see two familiar and deeply respected faces named among the 2025 Excellence Awardees. It’s always exciting to see individuals we know and admire recognized on a national stage, and this year’s announcement made us especially proud and energized for what’s ahead.
Female Trailblazer of the Year
Clara Sierra
Invest in Others Board member since 2022
Senior Director, Business Development, Global Sales, Moody’s
Financial Literacy Champion
Stacy Francis
Invest in Others 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award finalist
Francis Financial, Inc.
Founding visionary of Savvy Ladies
Please join us in celebrating Clara and Stacy as 2025 InvestmentNews Excellence Awardees, an incredible and well-deserved recognition of their leadership, impact, and unwavering commitment to doing good.
Elevating and honoring women in financial services is essential to creating a more inclusive, innovative, and representative industry, and these two trailblazers embody the very best of what’s possible. We encourage everyone to celebrate their accomplishments and be inspired by their example.
Thank you, Clara and Stacy, for the extraordinary contributions you’ve made to both the finance industry and to the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation, we are so grateful for your partnership and your passion.
Check out the Full List of Award Categories
Allyship Champion of the Year
Employer of Choice
Excellence in Gender Diversity & Inclusion
Excellence in Philanthropy & Community Service
Executive Excellence Award
Fastest Growing, Female Led Advisory Team
Female Trailblazer of the Year
Financial Literacy Champion
The Alexandra Armstrong Award For Lifetime Achievement in the Financial Services Industry
Portfolio Manager of the Year
Rising Star Advisor of the Year
