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JENN BARRY
Detroit area native JENN BARRY brings nearly three decades of experience in financial services to her position as Managing Director, Investment Advisor at Aaron Wealth Advisors—including an accomplished career on Wall Street. This 1994 University of Michigan graduate and married mother of three achieved one of the highest distinctions in the profession in 2000 when she earned her CFA® certification. She is now a candidate for CFP® certification and also recently completed the Building the Behavioral Advisor™ program.
How should women support other women? Throughout my career, I have focused on building strong relationships with other women and finding ways to lift them up. I believe life is a journey, not a competition.
What is the most important characteristic of an effective leader? The best managers understand and empathize with their team members and give them the tools to succeed.
What meaningful lesson did you learn in your first job? I grew up in the back of my family’s restaurants and learned from a very early age you must work hard for what you want. I also learned I didn’t want to work in a restaurant after college graduation, which motivated me to work hard and find a job in business.
What was a pivotal moment in your career? Working on Wall Street is tough on your health. Four years ago, a doctor told me I needed to make changes, or I might not see my kids grow up. This was the critical wakeup call I needed to realize what’s most important in life. My health and wellness journey catalyzed my desire to evolve in my career and I’ve never been happier.
For more information, visit aaronwealth.com.
Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC is registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission, nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.
