IRI President, CEO Cathy Weatherford Honored By InvestmentNews
"Cathy and the other winners of this award are each distinguished leaders, who have advanced the business of providing advice through their passion, creativity and willingness to help other women along the way," said
Under Weatherford's leadership, IRI has pursued and produced ground-breaking research examining the need to recruit more women to financial planning careers to help meet the diverse needs of the female market. Weatherford also has penned a new book, "Women and Wealth: Inspiring Stories from Real Women on the Path to Financial Success," which will be available on Amazon.com and myIRIonline.org in
Weatherford became President and CEO of IRI in 2008 and quickly began an extensive reorganization and rebranding of the association. This rebranding initiative resulted in expansive membership growth and more than doubled the organization's budget. It also included instituting a research division, relocating the association to
Weatherford has spent most of her 40-year career as a regulator and consumer advocate. Before her tenure at IRI, she served as the CEO of the
In addition to this honor, Weatherford has received numerous awards for her leadership and contributions to national consumer education, including the Corporate and Social Responsibility Award for Distinguished Service in Promoting Sustainable Finance & Consumer Education for Retirees from City and State Reports, and
Weatherford is a member of the
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