I'm still buzzing with excitement from my recent attendance at the BenefitsPPRO BrokercExpo a few weeks ago, and I'm already counting down the days until next year's event in Boston on May 6-8 — mark your calendars now! One of the most rewarding outcomes of this article series has been witnessing the connections formed among the remarkable women featured here, many of whom have had the chance to meet in person at industry conferences. In Denver, we were thrilled to have over 35 past features in attendance! It was truly inspiring to connect with female peers from across the country. I must give a special shoutout to  the newly crowned Chelsea Ryckis, the third female to be recognized as the Broker/Advisor of the Year!

Over the past decade, I've been privileged to witness the rise of phenomenal women in leadership within our industry. These are the women who continually strive to bring others into our circle, uplift their peers, share ideas generously, and always make space for one more chair at the table. Our next three features — Leslie, Heather, and Pamela — embody these same values. Take a moment to explore the incredible work they're doing to enhance our industry.

Leslie Ferguson, Allstate Benefits