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Heather Fortner
CEO at SignatureFD
- Finance
- Executive
- 📍Atlanta, GA
As CEO, Heather leans into her passion for listening – to the SignatureFD team, its clients, and the industry – to create and implement the organization’s vision and mission to impact the lives of 10,000 families.
Practicing a “coach with empathy” leadership style, Heather leverages her unique ability to harmonize people’s passions and talents to build teams and lead organizations that deliver excellent and inspiring client experiences.
Prior to joining SignatureFD in February of 2003, Heather was senior operations supervisor at a trust company, managing all portfolio and security operations. She also worked for an investment management firm in Marietta, Georgia, as a financial associate.
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LET'S TALK ABOUT
- Breaking Glass Ceilings: The duty C-Suite
leaders have to women and people of color - Money is a Mindset: Understanding how your
beliefs and values drive your money goals - Changing the Financial Conversation: Why
clients want more than just investments - The 7 F’s: Pillars of wealth to live by (hint:
most have nothing to do with money) - Hidden Motivators: Understanding what
really fuels your clients and your teams - Unspoken CEO Duties: Why all CEO’s should
have a Masters in Counseling
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Previously serving as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and President of SignatureFD, Fortner has learned, navigated, and held strategic oversight for every aspect of the organization. A highly-sought-after leader in the industry, Fortner is regularly asked to speak on the ever-changing landscape of wealth management. See a small sample of her previous speaking and media engagements below. Additionally, in 2021, Heather was awarded CEO of the Year by WealthManagement.com for the category Individual RIA Firm Leaders.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Finance from Kennesaw State University, a Master of Science in professional counseling from Georgia State University, and is an Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional®. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Schwab Executive Leadership program and the G2 Institute.
BOOK NOW FOR your podcast
Heather Fortner
CEO at SignatureFD
- 📍Atlanta, GA
- Finance
- Executive
As CEO, Heather leans into her passion for listening – to the SignatureFD team, its clients, and the industry – to create and implement the organization’s vision and mission to impact the lives of 10,000 families.
Practicing a “coach with empathy” leadership style, Heather leverages her unique ability to harmonize people’s passions and talents to build teams and lead organizations that deliver excellent and inspiring client experiences.
Prior to joining SignatureFD in February of 2003, Heather was senior operations supervisor at a trust company, managing all portfolio and security operations. She also worked for an investment management firm in Marietta, Georgia, as a financial associate.
read more
LET'S TALK ABOUT
- Breaking Glass Ceilings: The duty C-Suite
leaders have to women and people of color - Money is a Mindset: Understanding how your
beliefs and values drive your money goals - Changing the Financial Conversation: Why
clients want more than just investments - The 7 F’s: Pillars of wealth to live by (hint:
most have nothing to do with money) - Hidden Motivators: Understanding what
really fuels your clients and your teams - Unspoken CEO Duties: Why all CEO’s should
have a Masters in Counseling
--
Previously serving as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and President of SignatureFD, Fortner has learned, navigated, and held strategic oversight for every aspect of the organization. A highly-sought-after leader in the industry, Fortner is regularly asked to speak on the ever-changing landscape of wealth management. See a small sample of her previous speaking and media engagements below. Additionally, in 2021, Heather was awarded CEO of the Year by WealthManagement.com for the category Individual RIA Firm Leaders.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Finance from Kennesaw State University, a Master of Science in professional counseling from Georgia State University, and is an Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional®. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Schwab Executive Leadership program and the G2 Institute.
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What do clients want out of wealth managers other than more money? |
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What is the current state of DEI in the wealth management industry? |
What are the 7 pillars of wealth to live by? |
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