Kimberly Sanders followed a typical path to financial services, earning a degree in finance and working for a variety of banks and brokerage firms. When she became pregnant, she made the decision to stay at home for eight years to raise her children. But when it came time to get back to work, the road wasn't so smooth.

For Anna Howard, her path into the industry was driven by a desire to gain validation from her father, also a financial services executive. Later in her career, she realized the path she took and focused on building a more authentic and fulfilling life for herself. She and her husband recently went through a years-long process to become foster parents, so now they are managing four children, two of whom have special needs, while working full-time.

In this episode, WealthManagement.com Managing editor Diana Britton explores work-life balance with Anna Howard, head of Private Wealth at LPL Financial, and Kimberly Sanders, head of Strategic Wealth Services at LPL.

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They affect:

• The unique struggles women face in the financial services industry, especially with work-life balance
• The journey back into the workforce after a break and the bumps along the way
• The importance of male sponsors
• Strategies for managing personal well-being and family life while pursuing a demanding career
• The importance of mentorship, advocacy and building a support network for women in finance

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About our guests:

At LPL Financial, Anna Howard focuses on serving high net worth advisors and their clients, launching LPL Private Wealth Management to provide industry-leading benefits and enhanced service. Prior to LPL, she advanced her career at First Republic Bank and Wells Fargo Private Bank, where she developed innovative resources and grew assets under management.

Kimberly Sanders, Senior Vice President, Advisor Solutions at LPL Financial, leads LPL Strategic Wealth Services, a state-of-the-art supported independence solution that enables advisors and business owners to build and grow their firms according to their vision. In this role, Kimberly oversees an experienced management team that enables advisors to optimize LPL's relationships, resources and services to build equity in their brand and business so advisors continue to thrive. Prior to LPL, Kimberly served RIA clients and prospects at Schwab Advisor Services, providing business consulting to support existing and potential custodian clients.

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