Steph Wagner is a nationally recognized thought leader in women's wealth and financial empowerment.
My passion for women's economic empowerment is deeply personal. My journey—from private equity executive to stay-at-home mom, to single mother facing financial uncertainty, to successful businesswoman—fuels my mission to help women take control of their wealth, achieve financial freedom, and build a life they love.
These moments—captured below—reflect more than just milestones. They represent my purpose in action.
Today, I serve as the National Director of Women and Wealth at Northern Trust, where I'm honored to lead our advisory practice for women and oversee Elevating Women—a national platform grounded in community, inspiration, and education. Through this work, we are creating intentional space for women to connect, share, and grow—building lasting confidence in their wealth, their voice, and their future.
Northern Trust Elevating Women and Candace Nelson team up to champion female founders in North Texas.
Northern Trust Elevating Women brings together female founders for an exclusive retreat featuring beauty icon Bobbi Brown.
Northern Trust Elevating Women partners with Kendra Scott to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023.
Leading an essential conversation on the new era of aging at the 2025 Northern Trust Institute Wealth Planning Symposium.
A impactful conversation with Kendra Scott at Northern Trust Elevating Women’s The Coterie—a retreat for female business owners.
An inspiring conversation with Maria Shriver on the importance of living an authentic life at an event sponsored by Northern Trust.
Steph joins Bobbi Brown and Camila Alves McConaughey at the opening of Jones Road Beauty, co-hosted by Northern Trust.
Honored to have led an inspiring conversation with three trailblazing artists at EXPO CHICAGO 2022.
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THE BOOK
Fly!
A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom and Building a Life You Love
Whether you’re in your sixties or twenties—single, married, rebuilding after a devastating loss, or simply wanting to feel more prepared for the unexpected—this book is for every woman ready to take control over her financial life.
Fly! is a call to action. And this journey isn’t just about money; it’s also about seizing new opportunities, pursuing your dreams, and living life on your own terms.
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