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The Ultimate Career & Networking Event at UC Irvine Thursday, October 15, 2026

What happens when four influential leaders in finance come together to share their experiences, insights, and advice with the next generation of women? At the October 15, 2026, Tearing Down the Pink Wall event, WISE and UC Irvine brought together an exceptional panel for an engaging conversation about building a career, navigating the financial industry, and gaining confidence with money. Featuring three alumnae recognized on Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in Finance lis

Past Events

The Ultimate Career & Networking Event at UC Irvine Thursday, October 15, 2026

Sep 10

Webinar | Confused by retirement planning? You’re not alone. Aug 10, 2026

From 401(k)s and Roth options to planning for freelancers, entrepreneurs and those without employer-sponsored plans, today’s retirement landscape can feel overwhelming. WISE brought together retirement experts from State Street Investment Management and WISE for a practical conversation designed to help women better understand their options, avoid common mistakes and make more informed decisions about their financial future. Why watch the replay? You’ll walk away with practic

Jul 10

Webinar | Stop Guessing. Start Building a Better Retirement Plan. April 16

Back by Popular Demand: WISE Welcomes Back Retirement Expert Christine Benz WISE hosted Christine Benz, Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning, for a webinar on building a resilient retirement portfolio. Drawing on her “good enough” investing philosophy, Christine shares practical insights on simplifying retirement planning, the importance of Social Security, reducing risk as retirement approaches, and key strategies for creating reliable retiremen

Mar 10

College to Career: Financial Tips from Trailblazing Leaders | UCI Oct 23

Relive the Conversation: WISE + UC Irvine On October 23, 2025, WISE and UC Irvine hosted an inspiring evening with three of the most accomplished financial leaders in the industry. Students, faculty, and professionals gathered to explore what it really takes to navigate a successful career and financial journey after college. If you missed it live, you can still catch the powerful insights and real talk that made this event unforgettable. Watch the Replay: Why watch: Gain I

Oct 23, 2025

Money & Career Tips:What They Don’t Teach in Class | UCSD Oct 15

On October 15, WISE and the UC San Diego Rady School of Management hosted an eye-opening evening with three powerhouse leaders in finance. These women shattered barriers, built careers at the top, and shared the lessons they wish they’d known when starting out. Why Watch the Replay: Hear from three influential women in finance who shattered the pink wall and built their careers at the highest level, sharing lessons they wish they knew starting out. Gain Insider Knowledge: D

Oct 15, 2025

WISE Scores Financial Icon Christine Benz for a Rare Event

WISE is proud to share the replay of our rare, intimate conversation with Christine Benz , Morningstar’s celebrated Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning. Named one of Barron’s 10 most influential women in wealth management and featured in The New York Times , WSJ , and CNBC, Christine is a trusted voice in retirement strategy. In this insightful session, Christine discusses her new book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retiremen

Jul 11, 2025

Webinar | Financial Freedom isn’t a Fever Dream

University has always been a place of education and preparation, but sometimes the lessons learned outside the lecture hall can be just as impactful in shaping your path. On April 18th, young women studying at California State University, Fullerton filled the room for WISE’s event of Tearing Down The Pink Wall: Financial Freedom isn’t a Fever Dream to gather insights from Angela Dailey, Evelyn Zohlen, Tina Schackman, and Patricia Soldano–and that’s not even including the man

Apr 8, 2025

Webinar | Turn Ambition into Action: Insights from Women Who’ve Reached the Top

Tearing Down the Pink Wall: Turning Ambition Into Action: Insights from Women Who’ve Reached the Top When you hear about someone who is...

Sep 6, 2024

Webinar | From beginner to boss: Learn smart investing strategies.

GET EXPERT GUIDANCE FROM TODAY SHOW'S MONEY MAVEN, JEAN CHATZKY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL'S STAR, VERONICA DAGHER. Invest in YOU! Build a...

Jan 15, 2024

Webinar | Be inspired to financially thrive in work and in life

A Must Attend for Anyone Seeking Career Advice and Investment Insights 2023 investment outlook for equity and bonds from top investors...

Oct 4, 2023

Webinar | Mary Beth Franklin: Why retirement planning is a must for all ages!!

WATCH THE EVENT RETIREMENT APPROACHING? What you don’t know can cost you thousands! Whether you’re already in retirement, looking to...

Jun 22, 2023

Podcast | Wealth Building Tips for Women

Podcast: Wealth Building Tips for Women Featuring Kimberlee Davis, J.D., CDFA® Building wealth might sound like an overwhelming goal —...

Apr 27, 2023

Webinar | Investment and Career Perspectives From Powerful Women in Finance

Podcast: Join us and learn from some of the nation’s best and brightest investors, whose firms collectively manage over $500 Billion in...

Feb 27, 2023

WISE 25th Anniversary Honoring Victoria Collins

Thank you for joining us to celebrate 25 years of financial education and inspiration, to honor our founder, Victoria Collins and...

Nov 1, 2022

Webinar | Jumping into the deep end!

Listen to the Podcast: If you’ve always wanted to invest but have never been sure how to wade into those waters, this is the WISE...

Aug 1, 2022

Webinar | Influential Women in Finance | 2022 Market Insights and Career Advice

Podcast Listen to the podcast on WealthTrack Part 1 and Part 2 Speakers Karen Choi - Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Capital Group...

Apr 11, 2022

Webinar | Investing from the Inside Out

Listen to the Podcast: Did you know that women hold more financial power than ever? By 2030, women could control $30 trillion in...

Feb 7, 2022

Webinar | When it comes to planning for drastic life changes "Later is too Late"

Listen to the audio-only version here: “How prepared is prepared ENOUGH? We all know we should be prepared for the future— particularly...

Nov 3, 2021

Webinar | 5 Things You Must Know About Estate Planning at Any Age

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST SPEAKER Tamsen R. Reinheimer, Esq, Mortensen & Reinheimer, PC, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust &...

Jun 24, 2021

Webinar | Influential Women in Finance Investing and leading in a post-pandemic world

Watch the Replay: Or Listen to the Podcast: Read the transcript (click here) Speakers Jane Buchan, PhD , CEO, Martlet Asset Management...

Apr 9, 2021

Webinar | Diversity in the world of financial services, asset allocation, and ESG trends

Did you miss the last event? Three top women in finance share their views on investing, the economy and what it takes to reach the...

Feb 9, 2021

Highlights from Fireside chat with Veronica Dagher

On Women Entrepreneurs – What Makes Some More Successful Than Others? "I’ve found that some of the entrepreneurs who have come from very...

Feb 8, 2021

Webinar | Tearing Down the Pink Wall: Members of Barron's Most Influential Women in Finance

Did you miss the last event? If you missed our event last week, you missed very valuable investing insights from three of the top women...

Jul 29, 2020

Podcast | Managing Marriage and Divorce: Understanding the Emotional, Legal and Financial issues

In these unprecedented times, there is more stress on marriages than ever, even in happy marriages. Couples who are already unhappy may...

Jun 11, 2020

CIWM-WISE Tearing Down the Pink Wall | UCI Merage School

CIWM hosts community events on the topics of investments and wealth management.

Dec 31, 2018