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The Center for Women & Wealth® and BBH are dedicated to the advancement of women. We convene local and national forums for women to share experiences and discuss financial, investment and planning decisions.
Past Events
Dinner with Dr. Patti Fletcher
Boston, MA February 6, 2019
Women who “break the mold” as disrupters in their industries, communities and work places joined Dr. Patti Fletcher in an evening of cocktails. The group discussed their personal challenges and shared insights on future success.
Ellen Perry Dinners
New York, NY & Boston, MA October 23, 2018
The CW&W hosted small dinners with Ellen Perry in New York and Boston. Brenner discussed her journey from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to BBH, her view of where we are in the economic cycle and how to prepare for future volatility.
Sweats & Balances
New York, NY October 10, 2018
At BBH, we believe in the Sweats & Balances mission to support a community of women in balancing the many facets of work, life, fitness and health. The BBH CW&W partnered with Sweats & Balances to host an evening of yoga, wine and conversations.
Parenting in Affluence
Philadelphia, PA July 17, 2018
Kathryn George, chairwoman of the CW&W, and Ellen Perry, Senior Advisor to BBH, offered insights on how to raise financially responsible children and facilitated a conversation about the complex questions at the intersection of family, wealth and values.
Women Winemakers
Boston, MA July 10, 2018
The CW&W hosted a summer soiree, celebrating women winemakers at The Urban Grape.
Tax Tips Given New Tax Legislation
Philadelphia, PA June 21, 2018
The CW&W partnered with Family Business Magazine to host a luncheon discussion focused on tax reform. BBH investment and estate planning experts presented their top 10 recommendations and opportunities arising from the recent tax reform legislation, followed by a Q&A session on estate planning strategies.
Event at The RealReal’s SoHo Store
New York, NY June 5, 2018
The CW&W kicked off the summer with an evening of conversation, cocktails and luxury consignment at The RealReal store in Soho.
CW&W Dinner with Camille Preston, CEO and Founder of AIM Leadership
Boston, MA May 16, 2018
Camille Preston, CEO and founder of AIM Leadership, led a lively discussion about the shift from a time economy to a results economy and how to be more productive, creative and fulfilled.
Rockefeller Collection Private Tour at Christie’s
New York, NY May 1, 2018
The CW&W partnered with Christie’s to offer clients a private reception and tour of the largest art collection of all time – The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller.
YPO: Raising Financially Savvy Daughters
Dover, MA April 12, 2018
The YPO Raising Financially Savvy Daughters half-day event included presentations by Adrienne Penta and Ellen Perry. They highlighted the importance of understanding wealth values and educating children of all ages on how to be financially responsible.
CW&W Founders & Funders Dinner
Burlington, VT April 4, 2018
A lively group of Vermont-based female founders and funders attended the CW&W’s dinner at Leunig’s Bistro. The group discussed their personal stories related to wealth and the future of women-owned businesses in the region, with remarks from Adrienne Penta on the CW&W’s role in supporting and engaging women as they create wealth.
Book Launch with Dr. Patti Fletcher
Boston, MA January 18, 2018
Dr. Patti Fletcher’s book launch celebrated her new book, “Disruptors: Success Strategies from Women Who Break the Mold.” Dr. Fletcher discussed what it takes to succeed and the importance of defining success for oneself.
CW&W Founders & Funders Dinner
San Francisco, CA January 10, 2018
The CW&W gathered a group of local female founders and funders to discuss the challenges women have faced in building their businesses and what the future may bring for them.
Boston Women’s Forum 2017
Boston, MA November 7, 2017
For the 8th year, BBH hosted its Boston Women’s Forum featuring the founder and CEO of The RealReal, Julie Wainwright. Julie has raised an incredible $173 million in VC funding for The RealReal, the leading company in the authenticated luxury consignment industry.
Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) Women Give 2017
Charlotte, NC October 17, 2017
In collaboration with our BBH Charlotte office, the CW&W sponsored the Women’s Philanthropy Institute’s launch of their new Women Give 2017 research. The conference focused on how charitable giving influences life satisfaction and included discussions with local philanthropic leaders on the report’s relevance to their personal philanthropy.
An Evening at Christie’s
New York, NY October 16, 2017
BBH CW&W partnered with Christie’s to host an evening reception focused on women and the arts.. The event, held at Christie’s, featured speakers Anne Pasternak, Director of the Brooklyn Museum, and Allison Whiting, Christie’s Director of Museum Services.
The Future of Work Luncheon
Boston, MA October 13, 2017 Brigid Schulte, director of the Better Life Lab at New America and bestselling author, joined the CW&W in hosting a luncheon to facilitate conversations on the future of work for women.
CW&W CEO Dinner
Boston, MA September 26, 2017
The CW&W hosted our second annual CEO dinner with special guest Sylvia Ann Hewlett, founding president and CEO of the Center for Talent Innovation. The conversation focused on how to leverage diversity to drive innovation in a global marketplace.
Raising Financially Responsible Children of Wealth
Chicago, IL September 12, 2017
As an extension of her article in the Fall issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, Bryn Mars was the featured speaker at our CW&W dinner in Chicago. Bryn shared her experiences as a fourth generation family business owner, and gave insights on how families can raise their children to be financially responsible stewards of wealth.
Next Generation Forum
New York, NY June 15, 2017
BBH hosted a Next Generation Forum at The Beekman in New York which covered topics from an introduction to finance and investing, wealth planning, to entrepreneurship. Three women founders/CEOs, Zoe Barry of ZappRx, Jenny Griffiths of SnapTech, and Ashwini Anburajan of OpenUp, shared their insights on entrepreneurship at the event’s feature panel.
Women Founders and Funders Dinner
Boston, MA February 8, 2017
The Center for Women & Wealth hosted a Women Founders and Funders dinner featuring Jules Pieri, CEO and co-founder of The Grommet, a platform that sources and launches undiscovered products. Pieri shared her story about launching The Grommet and the obstacles she faced along the way.
Boston Women’s Forum 2016
Boston, MA November 3rd, 2016
For the 7th year, BBH hosted the Boston Women’s Forum. CNN analyst and author of Security Mom: An Unclassified Guide to Protection Our Homeland and Your Home, Juliette Kayyem, spoke about everyday things we can do to prepare our families in case of an emergency.
Philanthropic Impact Roundtable
New York, NY November 1, 2016
In preparation for the holiday season, BBH hosted an interactive roundtable discussion on impact philanthropy. Roundtable panelist included: Non-profit organization management professional, Susan Donahue, Non-Profit Organizations and Foundations Practice Group Leader at Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, Dianne Chipps Bailey, President of Fidelity Pamela Norley and Founder of Marina Orth Foundation, Maureen Orth.
CW&W Charlotte Launch Event
Charlotte, NC September 15, 2016
The launch of the Center for Women and Wealth in our Charlotte was a huge success. Author of Overwhelmed: Work, Love & Play when No One has the Time and Director of New America’s Better Life Lab, Brigid Schulte, was the keynote speaker. Discussions focused on work-life balance and finding time for yourself in a culture of business.
5th Annual BBH Women’s Network
Boston, MA June 10, 2016
The Women’s Network tackled the topic of how to turn “Grit to Great.” Caroline Miller, a renowned educator on goals, grit, and their connection to happiness, explored what grit is, why it matters and how anyone can get it. Guest speaker, Jackie Fenn, Creator of the Gartner Hype Cycle model, presented her research on why creativity is necessary for successful corporate culture.
Next Generation Summit
New York, NY June 9, 2016
The second annual Next Generation Summit was an alluring affair, attended by BBH clients and their families. Topics of discussion included effective communication, entrepreneurship, investing, managing work-life balance and laying the financial foundation for your future.
CW&W New York Launch
New York, NY May 12, 2016
Chairwoman, Kathryn George, and Executive Director, Adrienne Penta, welcomed best-selling author and CEO of New America, Anne-Marie Slaughter, to BBH for the launch of CW&W in New York, where Dr. Slaughter spoke about women, men, work and family.
2020 Women on Boards: The National Conversation on Board Diversity
Charlotte, NC and Boston, MA November 19, 2015
2020 Women on Boards hosted the National Conversation on Board Diversity in cities around the world on November 19th. Senior executives discussed how and why companies are increasing the number of women on U.S. corporate boards. The BBH CW&W was thrilled to sponsor the event in Charlotte, North Carolina and Boston, Massachusetts.
Boston Women's Forum 2015
Boston, MA October 28, 2015
Coinciding with the launch of the BBH CW&W, BBH hosted the sixth annual Boston Women’s Forum. Claire Shipman, award winning journalist and co-author of The Confidence Code, provided more than 100 attendees insights on women and confidence; she explored the effect of confidence on success and how to gain it.
Next Generation Summit
New York, NY June 5, 2015
In June, BBH hosted a Next Generation Summit in New York at the Soho Grand Hotel, which was an intimate and engaging gathering, attended by both clients and BBH employees. Issues discussed included spending, value investing, leadership and social impact. Based on the positive experience of attendees, BBH is planning to hold more of these events with interactive workshops in 2016.