

2026 Conference
Each Women & Money event is designed to help women build confidence and take control of their financial future.
Speakers

Jean Chatzky
Keynote Speaker
Financial editor for NBC’s TODAY show

Steven Johnson
State Treasurer
Event Host

Lily Wu
Mayor of Wichita

Teresa Hamilton
Closing Speaker
Founder & CEO
Giving the Basics

Brianne Johnson
Security Benefit
National Accounts Manager

Jamie Cosgrove
Kansas Bankers Association
VP - Legal

Holly Kierstead
U.S Bank
Goals Coach

Ana Salazar
U.S Bank
Assistant Vice President | Goals Coaching Program Manager

Vivian Tsai
TIAA
Relationship Management Education Savings

Vicki Schmidt
State of Kansas
Insurance Commissioner

Heather Campbell
Pinion Global
Certified Internal Auditor

Emily West, CFP
Midwest Advisors

Lauren Hermes
KS Department of Insurance
Director Consumer Assistance Division

Teresa Stewart
529 Business Development Consultant
American Century Investments

Beth Smoller
KS Association of Insurance Agents
COO and General Counsel

John Eichkorn
Director of Compliance,
Enforcement & Anti-Fraud
Kansas Department of Insurance

Sally Brungardt
Investment Advisor
Modern Woodmen of America

Kristin Kienzle
Founder & Owner Utopia Modern Salon Suites

Chrissy Robben
Owner
Hexcode Marketing

Kimberly Read
Private Wealth Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Jeanne Slusher
Vice President,
Chief Auditor
Security Benefit

Sarah Sampson
Fee Insurance Group
Health Plan Strategist & Insurance Professional

Jennifer Ray
Owner
The Monarch

Ashley Wittorff
Personal Lines Team Lead
ICI Insurance

Joy Eakins
President
Cornerstone Data, Inc

Kristen Armstrong
Attorney / Owner
Generations Estate Planning and Elder Law, LLC

Doug Wareham
President & CEO
Kansas Bankers Association

Ciara Hernandez
Personal Lines Agent
Conrade Insurance Group

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The Kansas Financial Empowerment Foundation (KFEF), established in 2023, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing financial literacy and economic empowerment across Kansas. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and community outreach, KFEF equips individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve financial stability and success. As the primary organization behind Women & Money, KFEF is committed to fostering financial confidence, promoting informed decision-making, and ensuring that all Kansans have access to valuable educational resources that support their long-term financial well-being.




