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Win Her trust

Empower Your Female Clients

What Women Want From a Financial Professional – And How You Can Help Them Achieve It

Women control an expanding share of wealth — yet many remain underserved by traditional financial planning. Financial professionals recognize the opportunity, but connecting in ways that inspire confidence and loyalty often requires a different approach.

By adapting how you engage, you can become the financial professional she trusts — and the one she recommends.

Why Women Deserve Enhanced Support?

Women already hold a substantial share of assets, with control expected to approach $30 trillion within the next decade. At the same time, many face unique financial challenges: persistent income gaps, career breaks for caregiving, and longer lifespans that stretch retirement savings.

Too often financial advice does not reflect these realities — leaving women feeling overlooked or unheard. By acknowledging their experiences and addressing their goals, you can strengthen relationships, build credibility, and position your practice for lasting growth.

How Could You Earn Her Trust?

Trust remains the biggest hurdle for women seeking financial guidance. Many say they have felt excluded from conversations or that their priorities were misunderstood.

Financial professionals who lead with empathy and alignment to women’s values create a different kind of relationship — one that delivers impact for both clients and business. When women feel truly understood, they are more likely to:

Engage

In meaningful planning conversations

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Commit

To financial decisions and long-term strategies

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Refer

friends, family, and peers

Financial professionals who successfully connect with millennial women have reported up to four times faster revenue growth — underscoring both the business potential and the importance of trust.

How United Life can help

At United Life, we believe the future of financial advice is inclusive, personalized and value driven. We support financial professionals with

The role of a financial professional

Earning a woman’s business is not just about offering the right product but also cultivating a relationship built on transparency, empathy, and inclusion is equally important.

You can stand out by:

When your values align with hers, she is more likely to choose you — and to refer others. Research shows that women who feel well-served may refer up to 26 friends, creating loyalty that drives growth.

We are here to help you Win Her Trust — and grow your business by connecting with one of the most powerful, loyal, and influential markets.

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