Invest In Women

FA Magazine

The Invest In Women podcast series continues the mission of the industry's leading national conference by exploring and discussing the most important issues that impact women financial advisors and their female clients. Joined by the leading voices in wealth and practice management, this podcast series reveals the examples, education and empowerment opportunities available today that help female advisors scale their practices.

  1. FEB 13

    From Household Decisions to Financial Exclusion: The Reality for Women in Families with Ryan Viktorin, CFP (Ep. 28)

    This episode explores the challenges women face managing finances and being heard within their families. Blending compelling data with real-life stories, Ryan Viktorin, CFP guides the conversation to highlight how patterns emerge and why recognizing them is the first step toward meaningful change.   About Our Guest: Ryan is a Vice President, Financial Consultant and CFP® at Fidelity Investments in the Framingham, MA Investor Center. She has been an advisor for 18 years and joined Fidelity in 2013. She and her team work with high-net-worth individuals and families in the areas of retirement planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, investment strategy and overall financial planning.   One of her strengths is taking complex financial concepts and communicating them in a way that is easy to understand for her clients. This is why she is a recurring panelist for Fidelity’s Women Talk Money program and is a regular spokesperson for Fidelity in her area of expertise. She is passionate about helping clients understand their financial picture so that they can securely and efficiently reach their goals.   Outside of work, Ryan and her husband are busy keeping up with their twin boys   About Our Host: Melissa Carter trains entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate execs, and home-based professionals to reach their fullest potential. Melissa has appeared on radio, television, podcasts, and in print throughout the nation, and has served as a speaker for many corporate and charitable events to discuss the benefits of using media as part of their business strategy.   As a member of morning radio shows for nearly 20 years, Melissa could be heard on 99X, Q100, and B98.5 in Atlanta. She also served as a Co-Host on Westwood One’s “Radio with a Twist." For these media efforts, Melissa was awarded the Atlanta Dream/SunTrust Inspiring Woman Award, the HRC Community Leadership Award, and the CHRIS Kids Kyle Anderson Service to Youth Award.

    36 min
  2. 10/20/2025

    Women Accelerating In The Financial Industry with Alexandra Roca (Ep. 27)

    Alexandra Roca understands the financial planning needs unique to women and has seen how addressing them can accelerate individual success in the financial industry. As the host of Fidelity's program Women Talk Money, Alexandra emphasizes that it’s never too late to get started.   About Our Guest: Alexandra (Alex) Roca is the dynamic host and spokesperson for Women Talk Money, where she brings financial education to life for Fidelity clients. With a talent for transforming complex retirement and investment topics into engaging, actionable insights, Alex empowers individuals to take charge of their financial futures.   In addition to her hosting role, Alex leads Fidelity’s Live Channel team within the Lifetime Engagement organization, where she manages a group of business analysts focused on identifying and resolving operational frictions. Her work helps streamline live experiences for both clients and associates, driving smoother engagement across business units.   She is a registered representative, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, and holds a Florida insurance license. As a bilingual presenter fluent in English and Spanish, Alex is passionate about making financial planning relatable and inclusive for diverse audiences. Outside of her professional role, Alex enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, reading, and attending concerts.   About Our Host: Melissa Carter trains entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate execs, and home-based professionals to reach their fullest potential. Melissa has appeared on radio, television, podcasts, and in print throughout the nation, and has served as a speaker for many corporate and charitable events to discuss the benefits of using media as part of their business strategy.   As a member of morning radio shows for nearly 20 years, Melissa could be heard on 99X, Q100, and B98.5 in Atlanta. She also served as a Co-Host on Westwood One’s “Radio with a Twist." For these media efforts, Melissa was awarded the Atlanta Dream/SunTrust Inspiring Woman Award, the HRC Community Leadership Award, and the CHRIS Kids Kyle Anderson Service to Youth Award.

    17 min

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The Invest In Women podcast series continues the mission of the industry's leading national conference by exploring and discussing the most important issues that impact women financial advisors and their female clients. Joined by the leading voices in wealth and practice management, this podcast series reveals the examples, education and empowerment opportunities available today that help female advisors scale their practices.