Prior to founding Journey, a Registered Investment Adviser, Penny Phillips founded Thrivos Consulting, a practice management coaching and consulting company. She has worked in various leadership positions across the financial services industry and has created multiple practice management training programs. She regularly speaks on financial topics, is a monthly contributor to Wealthmanagement.com, and runs an advisor practice management community called The Study Group. She was nominated for Thought Leader of the Year at the 2021 Wealth Management Industry Awards, and is certified in Advanced Behavioral Analysis. Find Penny on Youtube at “Practice Management with Penny."

Sarah Williams is a marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, advertising, and public relations. As CreativeOne’s chief ambassador, she communicates how marketing and practice management can help agents and advisors expand their practices. She became a member of the Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS) national network in 2016 and currently serves as its National Education Director. In addition, she founded CreativeOne’s women-only networking group, Creative Women, which creates a space in a male-dominated industry for women to collaborate, network and share ideas. She was also accepted into the Central Exchange Year-Long Leadership Development Program, designed to accelerate the careers of women.

Akeiva M. Ellis is the Financial Education Specialist at Ballentine Partners, a wealth management firm in the Greater Boston area serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial education brand for young adults. She currently serves as an ambassador for the CFP Board and has been quoted in numerous media outlets including The Boston Globe, Bankrate, and RIA Intel. She was also named to Investment News’ 2021 class of the “40 Under 40” professionals making their mark in financial services, and was the youngest person ever to grace the list. You can also find The Bemused on YouTube.

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