Kara Valentine is a Managing Director at The Rudin Group, responsible for HNW and RIA marketing strategy. Kara’s extensive career spans from wirehouse to bank wealth management to family office, and the independent RIA channel. The brands Kara has helped build include Morgan Stanley, Bank of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management Division – Merrill Lynch and U.S. Trust, Dynasty Financial Partners, Rockefeller Capital Management, Cary Street Partners, and Transcend Capital Advisors prior to joining The Rudin Group in 2023.

Kara’s marketing acumen consists of strategy and tactical execution for brands, creative design, storytelling, lead gen, internal/external communication, and MarTech platforms.

Kara serves on the Executive Board for the Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights at the Villanova School of Business. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing from Villanova University.

Karin Levi is an accomplished leader and the Head of Industry Marketing at LinkedIn, where she partners with financial institutions to modernize how they reach, engage, and influence today’s business decision-makers. She leads the strategy behind thought leadership and go-to-market programs that elevate industry voices and accelerate digital sales transformation across the financial services industry.

Throughout her career, Karin has advised and supported some of the world’s most recognized financial brands including Mastercard, JPMorgan, Allianz, Deutsche Bank, and New York Life, helping them translate innovation, trust, and technology into real customer impact.

Karin is deeply passionate about women’s financial empowerment, a commitment shaped in part by raising two daughters and wanting them to grow up with independence, confidence, and access. She believes that when women control wealth, families, communities, and economies thrive and she works to amplify stories and data that make that case impossible to ignore.

Outside of LinkedIn, Karin serves on the Board of Directors of The Family Center, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit supporting families facing crisis. She is a proud Syracuse University alumna, and as any true Orangewoman would, named her dog Carmelo Anthony. She is also a semi-professional poker player who believes the game sharpens strategy, confidence, and risk-taking, skills women deserve to own both at the table and in financial decision-making.

Lindsey Lewis has built a career around women and money. As a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and CFP® Professional, she empowers women to take control of their financial futures. In her role as Managing Director and Chair of the American College Center for Women in Financial Services, she champions diversity within the financial services industry.

In 2024, Lewis was honored with the Female Trailblazer of the Year award by InvestmentNews, recognizing her significant contributions to financial education and her efforts to change the demographics of client-facing advisors in finance. Additionally, she was named one of Aspioneer's Inspiring Leaders in Finance for 2024, underscoring her leadership and influence in the sector.

Lewis led the Women Working in Wealth® initiative, which included a community, podcast, and exclusive events aimed at supporting and advancing women in the financial sector. Her dedication has previously earned her a place on InvestmentNews's 2021 40 Under 40 list and the Excell Represents Rising Star Woman in Wealth Management award.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Lewis volunteers with $AVVY Ladies, a pro-bono financial planning nonprofit organization. She holds dual degrees in Personal Financial Planning and an MBA from Utah Valley University. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys practicing yoga, staying active through regular workouts, and cherishing time with her family as a mother of two.