This Signature Event Only Happens Once a Year! Pink Wall is back at UCI and better than ever! UCI & WISE Present Tearing Down the Pink Wall Still figuring out your next move or how to stand out in a competitive job market? Sit down with three women who have been recognized on Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in Finance list and ask them anything you want to know at this year’s destination event, Tearing Down the Pink Wall. Join WISE and UC Irvine for a no-fluff conversa

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

If you missed this powerful WISE / State Street conversation, the replay is absolutely worth your time. Celebrated financial journalist Consuelo Mack, host of the award-winning public television program WealthTrack, led an unfiltered, insight-rich dialogue with two industry powerhouses: Anna Paglia, EVP & Chief Business Officer, State Street Investment Management Kristi Mitchem, Cofounder & Partner, &Partners Together, they delivered a candid look at how women at the top

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

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

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