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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Coalition for Equity in Wholesaling named Christina Brady, Chief Operating Officer with the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI), to its board of directors.

“I am deeply honored to represent IRI on the Coalition’s board of directors,” Brady said. “IRI is a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the insured retirement industry and has strategically forged robust partnerships with the Coalition and other industry DEI organizations. This collaboration is designed to pool resources and amplify efforts to improve diversity in talent acquisition.”

“Christina has worked extensively with the Coalition to advance its goals,” said Wayne Chopus, President and CEO of IRI. “Her acceptance of an enhanced leadership position on the board of directors speaks to her effectiveness and commitment to our industry’s DEI mission.”

The Coalition was established to unite firms across the financial service industry to support diversity, inclusion, and equity for the wholesaling career. The Coalition provides access, resources, education, and networking opportunities to increase diversity among wholesaling talent. Members include leading financial services organizations and industry associations.

The Coalition has twenty board members who each serve a one-year renewable term.

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