Leslie M. Stokes has begun serving as interim CEO of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). She replaces current CEO Geoffrey Brown, who is ending his tenure Nov. 15.
Stokes will serve until a permanent CEO is determined, NAPFA said in a release.
Stokes has worked for various associations throughout her career and is currently vice president at Vetted Solutions, which fills interim leadership positions in the association and nonprofit sectors.
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