Women in Financial Services
Women in Wealth Management: A Perception and Experience Survey
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1.
The underrepresentation of female financial advisors is a problem that should be taken seriously by industry organizations and firms
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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2.
The underrepresentation of female financial advisors is one the most urgent problems facing the financial services industry
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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3.
I have observed an increase in the representation of female financial advisors during my tenure in the industry.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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4.
Current efforts within the industry to increase the number of women working as professional financial advisors are sufficient to bring about change
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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5.
Industry organizations and firms effectively promote a career as a financial advisor as attractive to female students.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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6.
The firm I work for has implemented career pathing opportunities for female advisors
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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7.
Females are represented in the leadership team of my firm
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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8.
Opportunities for support in prospecting for new clients are equally available to male and female advisors
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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9.
Male and female advisors have an equal opportunity for success at my firm
(Required.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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10.
Prospects and clients rarely take gender into account when selecting a financial advisor.
(Required.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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11.
Financial advisors rarely take gender into account when seeking partners for joint work.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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12.
A career as financial advisor is conducive to “work-life” balance.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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13.
Female advisors have different barriers to success than male advisors
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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14.
What are the barriers faced by female advisors?
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Difficulty finding a mentor
Challenges in prospecting for new clients
Difficulties in finding a firm that is a "culture fit"
Balancing professional role with caregiving obligations
Other (please specify)
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15.
I feel comfortable sharing obstacles to my success with leadership in my firm
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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What makes a firm culture conducive for success as a female financial advisor?
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What is your firm doing to make its culture more conducive to your success?
18.
Is there any information you would like share?
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Would you like to earn a $50 donation to Rock the Street Wall Street, an organization promotes careers in the financial services to high school girls? Please join us for a short phone interview to discuss your experiences? All interviews will be conducted by 3rd party researchers in a way that ensures confidentiality of responses. If you're interested, please enter your name and email address below.
20.
What is your age?
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21.
What is your gender?
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Female
Male
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22.
Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)
(Required.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian / Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic
White / Caucasian
Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)
23.
What is your job title?
24.
How many years have you worked in the financial services industry?
25.
Please list your designations and licenses
26.
How many firms have you been affiliated with during your career?
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27.
Which of the following best describes your compensation model
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Fee only
Commission only
Fee and commission
Retainer
Salary
AUM
28.
Which professional organizations are you affiliated with?