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ILLUSTRATIONS BY DANIEL HERTZBERG

Plus, while the financial services industry is embracing the In addition to financial advisors, the following organiza-
push for diversity and inclusion as never before, lots of work tions are being recognized by the program:
remains to be done for the sector to more adequately repre- Asset/portfolio management firms
sent the people and community it serves. “Together we can Broker-dealers
change how we hire and cultivate diverse talent — especially if Clearing/custodial firms
we want to attract and, more importantly, retain this talent in Consulting firms
financial services,” according to Renée Baker, head of Private Corporate RIAs
Client Group Advisor Inclusion Networks for Raymond James Fintech firms
and a LUMINARIES judge. Partnerships
Members of the LUMINARIES Class of 2021 were selected Retirement product companies
by a distinguished and diverse panel of judges from across the Retirement planning firms
advice industry, as well by our editorial team. Their stories will RIA firms/IAR teams
be told in print and online via features, interviews, podcasts TAMP platforms & providers
and other coverage, and on stage at the program’s inaugural We’re grateful for the 2021 participants in this empowering
awards dinner — set to take place Nov. 9 at the Mandarin new recognition program, which promises to shape industry
Oriental in New York. conversations this year and beyond.

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