7:30 - 8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am Presentation
In this C-Suite conversation, Sepora Badower, Vice President and Financial Advisor at Bernstein Private Wealth Management, will share how embracing her brand has driven her professional and personal success, and ultimately made both more meaningful.
Sepora Badower is a Financial Advisor and Vice President in Bernstein Private Wealth Management's Chicago office. Sepora has built an expertise in partnering with women navigating significant life events, including the sale of a business and divorce, nonprofit organizations looking to maximize their impact and longevity, and defined contribution plans. With an emphasis on education, she seeks to understand the complex circumstances and unique goals of her clients, utilizing these findings to implement thoughtful and purpose aligned wealth strategies. Sepora joined Bernstein as an Intern in 2016 and was promoted to Advisor in 2020. At Bernstein, Sepora serves on the Central Region Diversity Champions Council, the Chicago Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, and the Chicago Women's Council. Outside of the office, she sits on the Board of Directors for Women Employed and GirlForward, the Advisory Board of Defy Ventures Illinois, and the Milken Scholars Alumni Fund committee. Sepora earned her BA in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology and Economics from Washington University in St. Louis. She lives in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago with her husband Ben, speaks fluent Farsi, and enjoys volunteering, drinking wine, and exploring Chicago's food scene in her free time.