NAPFA Women to Know 2026
NAPFA members were invited to nominate a female NAPFA advisor they believe deserves recognition for her professional accomplishments and dedication to advancing women within the profession. We are excited to recognize these incredible NAPFA members as part of our NAPFA Women to Know program.
You can also explore advisors recognized in previous years by viewing the 2025 Women to Know recipients and 2024 Women to Know recipients.
- Carol Ringrose Alexander
- Brenna Baucum
- Janet Briaud
- Megan Carden
- Natalie Colley
- Maureen C. Donahue
- Irina Gabidullina
- Kristyn Gibson
- Susan Green
- Sheila Hoopes
- Jessica C. McDonald
- Giorgina Nguyen
- Tammy Prouty
- Stephanie Spies
- Prudence Zhu
Keep an eye on this space as we continue to highlight these inspiring women throughout 2026. We will be updating the page with more photos and full biographies very soon.
Compliance Information
NAPFA Women to Know is an annual campaign to recognize female NAPFA advisors who are highlighted for their professional accomplishments and commitment to promoting women within the profession.
Nominations were open January 1 - 31, 2026 and were solicited broadly from membership via multiple channels combining open nominations and peer recommendations. No prior nominees were selected if previously nominated and chosen during prior years. In order to be selected, nominees must be NAPFA members in good standing.
After this nomination form closed, the Women’s Initiative membership sub-committee reviewed the responses and selected those nominees to be featured in our Women to Know campaign. The evaluation framework included a review of professional excellence (demonstrating success in the financial planning profession), advancement of women (mentorship, advocacy and/or contributions to students, career changers), and leadership (role within NAPFA or within the industry). The evaluation period was approximately one month and no compensation or fees were involved.