Cary Carbonaro

Women, Money, and Power: Addressing the Feminization of Wealth | Global Conference 2026

Cheryl Evans, Cary Carbonaro, Dina DiLorenzo, Sylvia Kwan, Nicole Ari Parker, Barbara Stewart, Carrie Carbonaro

Coined by Ellevest founder Sally Krawcheck, the concept of the feminization of wealth highlights a projected $54 trillion shift in U.S. assets to women by 2048, driven by longer lifespans, gray divorces, and rising female entrepreneurship. Despite this economic surge, a panel including Sylvia Kwan, Carrie Carbonaro, and Nicole Ari Parker addressed persistent barriers such as the gender investing gap, male-dominated financial structures, and the undervaluation of women's non-linear career paths. The event concluded with a call for the financial industry to transition from traditional linear models to a "Wealth Care" approach that aligns investment strategies with women's unique values and demands for inclusive, non-patronizing advisory services.