Marriage equality leads PridePlanners, a group focused on aiding advisors working with LGBTQ clients, to become part of the association.

Although the industry reflects stark disparities, these firms are leading their peers in the hiring of female registered representatives.

The firm says it’s working to increase the number of women in leadership positions.

Nearly three-in-four advisors (73%) do not have a succession plan in place.

“It’s incredibly important to have diversity. Period,” says Kara Murphy.

Ex-employee charges that African-Americans are denied opportunities at the brokerage giant in a climate of institutional discrimination.

Having benefited from mentors throughout her career, Amy Zhang now guides other women and minorities on their paths to success.

GraniteShares had yet to launch a fund when Kristen Winther joined two years ago. Now with five products on the market, it’s a “full-fledged business.”

As the first woman executive at Carson Group, Teri Shepherd made it a priority to increase the number of women advisors at the firm.