Kelly Rote believes that the key to her clients’ long-term success is their having financial confidence, which she prioritizes through education in an approachable way. A Wall Street veteran and investor at heart, she spent the first 15 years of her career managing investment strategies and composing portfolios. Then she discovered her passion for encouraging women to take charge of their financial wellness while she was working as a trader in New York City.
In 2020, Kelly returned to Los Angeles, where she now utilizes her deep knowledge of markets and strategic insights to develop financial solutions for her clients. Her mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals and understand why they have specific investments in their portfolios. She believes that helping her clients achieve this understanding fosters a financial confidence that many experience for the first time and this empowers them to truly feel in control of their financial lives.
Kelly holds a B.B.A. in finance and international business from James Madison University’s College of Business, where she continues to serve as a mentor to students. She has also earned her Series 3, 7, 63 and 66 securities licenses. She serves on the Visionary Women Gen V board, is a member of the NVAK Collective Council and is a supporter of LACMA. She also enjoys tennis, Pilates, hiking and running. In 2018, she traveled to Lewa, Kenya with a UBS team to run in the Safaricom Marathon to benefit wildlife conservation and education efforts. She lives in Brentwood.
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