Many of those selected have focused their careers on helping women thrive in an industry where nearly 90% of the managers are men.

Aside from being some of the strongest overall industry performers, many have helped their peers thrive in a business in which they are a clear minority.

When the CFP Board surveyed members on the stark lack of diversity in the profession, opinions on the root causes of the problem were split along racial lines.

The firm says former employee John Lockette agreed to have disputes heard in a private forum when he did not take advantage of an opt-out provision.

Scheduling freedom allows for more time with the kids, say those in the industry.

Most say they’d still consider investing even if they discovered issues with sexual harassment.

Aside from filling an obvious gender gap, new evidence is emerging about the reasons why firms should promote diversity.

A company’s refusal to hire a candidate because their work authorization papers will ultimately expire “may constitute illegal discrimination,” according to the Department of Homeland Security.

The firm incorrectly coded her payout at the institutional rate, a mistake that impeded her ability to move up the pay grid and attain bonuses, she alleges.

Gender discrimination and sexual harassment still occurs in a profession whose history includes scandals such as Smith Barney's boom-boom room.