WISE is celebrating 10 years of Tearing Down the Pink Wall. In 10 years, WISE has hosted 20 Pink Wall events with more than 10,000 participants! In 2025 alone, more than 400 students joined our events in-person and even more online!

Beyond the Classroom:
Women, Careers & Finance

Our Tearing Down the Pink Wall (PW) series brings together college-aged students with accomplished women in the finance who share their career journeys, insights on investing, and real-world experiences. Through candid conversations, engaging Q&As, and meaningful networking, these events create space for connection, confidence, and opportunity.

More than a panel discussion, PW has grown into a movement focused on expanding access, increasing visibility, and creating pathways to financial literacy, mentorship, career opportunity, and leadership. Guided by the belief that “She can be what she can see,” the PW series helps students and professionals connect with leaders whose experiences can inspire what’s possible.

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

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? Meet our panel, including three 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 co

Throughout the years more than 10 of our Pink Walk Event panelists have been on the list of Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in Finance!

Anna Paglia

Executive VP and Chief Business Officer for State Street Investment Management

Candice Stack

Managing Director, PIMCO Newport Beach

Jane Buchan, PhD, CAIA

Chief Executive Officer of Martlet Asset Management

Jeanell Novak

Business Management Director at Capital Group

Judith Posnikoff, PhD

Managing Director, Martlet Asset Management, LLC

Katrina F. Sherrerd, PhD, CFA

Partner, Vice Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Research Affiliates

Lu Yu, CFA, CIPM

Managing Director, Executive Committee at PIMCO

Zheng Sun, PhD

Professor of Finance at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business

University Partners

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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

From bold conversations to lasting connections, see how we’re creating new possibilities for women in finance.

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

Webinar: Women, Wealth & the Power of Advice

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Podcast | What does it take to Tear Down that Pink Wall?

Hear the backstory on the Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List 2023 Reshma Kapadia is one of the most admired and influential...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Beyond the Classroom: Women, Careers & Finance

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

Anna Paglia

Candice Stack

Jane Buchan, PhD, CAIA

Jeanell Novak

Judith Posnikoff, PhD

Katrina F. Sherrerd, PhD, CFA

Lu Yu, CFA, CIPM

Zheng Sun, PhD

University Partners

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

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

Webinar: Women, Wealth & the Power of Advice

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

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

WISE Scores Financial Icon Christine Benz for a Rare Event

Webinar | Financial Freedom isn’t a Fever Dream

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

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

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

Podcast | What does it take to Tear Down that Pink Wall?

Webinar | Investment and Career Perspectives From Powerful Women in Finance

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

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

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

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

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

Beyond the Classroom:
Women, Careers & Finance