Women Control Private Wealth

Ellevest is a financial planning and investment platform created specifically for women, addressing the gap in financial services that traditionally use "guy math" which doesn't account for women's unique financial circumstances.

Key Points:

  • Market Opportunity:

    • Women control 51% of private wealth in US
    • $14 trillion market
    • Majority of women under 40 don't have financial advisers
    • Most women fire their financial advisers after divorce or spouse's death
  • Core Problem Solved:

    • Traditional "guy math" doesn't account for:
      • Women's longer life expectancy
      • Lower pay for same jobs
      • Career breaks for family care
      • Impact on salary and opportunities
  • Service Offerings:

    • Private wealth management
    • Premium planning with certified financial planning
    • Career coaching
    • Digital platform with $0 minimum
  • Competitive Advantage:

    • Built by diverse team from non-traditional backgrounds:
      • CPO from Weight Watchers (behavior change expert)
      • Chief Design Officer from Vogue.com
      • Strategy leadership from women's community building
    • Platform specifically designed for women's financial needs
    • Combines financial planning with career development
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Full video: 12:40
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Lisa Stone

Seasoned executive with over two decades in private equity. Chairs multiple businesses and serves as a Trustee of Impetus. Leverages extensive leadership experience to drive growth and success in various corporate roles.