University of Akron to Stage Event for Next-Gen Advisors

"As students consider where to bring their talents when they graduate, we hope Diversitas highlights the opportunities available for them in the wealth management industry. We aim to demystify the industry and show people of all colors, creeds and orientations the differences they can make with a career in the financial advisory field."

Diversitas partners with some two dozen universities in the U.S. that offer financial planning programs.

"We are incredibly excited to have such great sponsors and Partner Universities working with us this year — these organizations are instrumental in our mission to expand diversity in financial services nationwide," Susan Hanlon, interim dean of the College of Business, said in the statement. 

"We are confident that our message is resonating throughout the industry. Wealth management firms are working to hire young, talented employees to serve the clients of the future, and events like the Diversitas symposium help to reach these students and show them the career opportunities waiting for them in financial services."