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Rising Stars: Recognition of Young Leaders in Finance
About
The InvestmentNews Rising Stars (previously 40 Under 40) recognizes and celebrates up-and-comers in the financial advice industry. Each year, our editorial team reviews more than 1,000 nominations to create a list of outstanding financial advisors, or industry professionals supporting advisors, who are 40 or younger. Honorees are judged on their accomplishments, contribution to the industry, leadership and promise.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominees for Rising Stars should exhibit qualities of leadership within the financial advice field, such as the drive to succeed, along with prospects for a bright future. He or she must be under the age of 40 on July 1, 2024. Nominees will be considered by InvestmentNews editors based on the following key points:
- Accomplishments: We are looking for professionals who are successful in the advisory business, industry-related projects and the wider world in an advisory capacity, as exhibited by their credentials and achievements.
- Contribution: We are searching for professionals who promote the financial advice profession, advocate for financial literacy and engage in pro bono financial planning work.
- Leadership: We are interested in professionals who offer guidance and successful management within a company or the industry as a whole.
- Promise: We want to celebrate professionals who have passion, enthusiasm, great ideas and show a commitment to the field.
Submit a nomination for a stellar young advisor or influencer in the financial planning industry (e.g. academic, consultant) until July 26, 2024. Thereafter, the nomination process will be closed and submissions no longer accepted. Winners will be selected by InvestmentNews editors and featured in the November issue of InvestmentNews and online.
Key Dates & Deadlines
- Nominations open: July 1
- Nominations close: July 26
- Go-live day: November 20
Fee
None. Participation is absolutely free.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact [email protected]
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sophia Egho at [email protected].
