The financial services industry has a major diversity issue. While it’s gradually becoming more inclusive, it still has a long way to go before we can truly call it a safe space for every individual.
This episode is an effort to help us get there faster.
In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Dana L. Wilson, CEO and founder of CHIP Professionals (Changing How Individuals Prosper) and host of The Included Series Podcast. Dana discusses the systemic racism in the financial services industry and explains how people of color can boost their visibility and thrive as both financial services professionals and consumers.
Dana discusses:
- What steps the financial service industry must take to eliminate systemic racism
- Reasons to focus on retention (instead of hiring) to create an inclusive workplace
- Tips to help you better understand clients’ unique needs based on their diverse backgrounds
- How FinTech is leading the way for people of color to build wealth
- And more
Related: Financial Services Industry Still Has Work to do on Diversity, Inclusion