Dianna Parker of Sagemark Consulting Private Wealth Services Appointed to the WISE Group Board
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) April 14, 2015 -- Dianna Parker, CFP®, director of planning with Sagemark Consulting Private Wealth Services (SCPWS) and registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. was recently appointed as board member of The WISE Group (Women Inspiring, Supporting, and Educating). WISE is Lincoln Financial Network’s (LFN) new initiative designed to better support the unique needs of female financial advisors and clients.
Appointments to The WISE Group’s 2015 Board were announced during the group’s inaugural annual meeting in late January. Parker will work to deliver on The WISE Group’s core objectives, which center on inspiring women to pursue opportunities in financial services in order to increase the overall number of female advisors within the industry; supporting LFN female advisors in the growth and development of their practice through strategic partnerships and mentoring; and educating female clients on the importance of comprehensive financial planning so they are better prepared to take charge of their financial lives.
“The WISE Group of Lincoln was launched by a group of top advisors who recognized the importance of women advisors sharing their best practices and building a community within the organization,” said Nicole Spinelli, director of WISE. “The members of the WISE board are committed to both the development and growth of women advisors, and the education and engagement of women investors.”
Parker, a 25-year financial service industry veteran, joined SCPWS in 1990 and currently serves as a prestige member and advisory specialist. Prior to joining SCPWS, Parker served as vice president of human resources with Foster Mortgage Corporation from 1985 to 1990. She is currently a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and has been named one of Dallas’ Top Financial Planners in D Magazine and Five Star Wealth Advisor in Texas Monthly Magazine for several years. Within LFN, Parker serves on the LFN University Committee, chairs The Resource Group’s annual meeting and hosts a variety of nationally disseminated educational sessions focused on current tax law and planning strategies.
Parker earned a master’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She holds the Certified Financial Planner™ certification (CFP®) and FINRA series 7, 24, and 63 registrations. Her office is located at 14911 Quorum Drive, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas.
About Lincoln Financial Network
Lincoln Financial Network is the marketing name for the retail sales and financial planning affiliates of Lincoln Financial Group and includes Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, both members of FINRA and SIPC. Consisting of approximately 8,000 representatives, agents, and full-service financial planners throughout the United States, Lincoln Financial Network professionals can offer financial planning and advisory services, retirement services, life products, annuities, investments, and trust services to affluent individuals, business owners, and families.
About Lincoln Financial Group
Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism. Today, more than 17 million customers trust our retirement, insurance and wealth protection expertise to help address their lifestyle, savings and income goals, as well as to guard against long-term care expenses. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $218 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2014. Learn more at: http://www.LincolnFinancial.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter (@lincolnfingroup), LinkedIn and YouTube. To sign up for email alerts, please visit our Newsroom at http://newsroom.lfg.com.
Kathy Vega, Lincoln Financial Network, +1 (860) 466-2955, [email protected]
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