From the Editor
- Krawcheck is the CEO of Ellevest, a women's-focused investment platform she cofounded in 2014 and launched in 2016.
- By March of 2021, Krawcheck had guided Ellevest to $1 billion in assets under management.
- Before launching Ellevest, Krawcheck had a powerful career on Wall Street, serving as the CEO of Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch and Sanford C. Bernstein.
- She also worked at Citi, first as the bank's CFO and then as its head of wealth management, a role she held until the 2008 financial crisis.
Forbes Lists
50 Over 50 - Investment (2021)Dropped off in 2022
Personal Stats
- Age
- 59
- Residence
- New York, New York
- Citizenship
- United States
- Marital Status
- Married
- Children
- 2
- Education
- Master of Business Administration, Columbia University; Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of North Carolina
In Their Own Words
"Uncertainty is even more stressful than the certainty of pain. Get clear on where you stand financially, and make that plan. That's financial self-care."
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