#GirlPower - 20 of the World's Most Influential Business Women

Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO
was named the #1 Most Powerful
Woman in Business by Forbes Magazine

As a woman who has spent 30+ years in the mostly male-dominated financial services industry, I know a thing or two about the inequities and challenges we're faced with in the business world. Having risen to the top producer ranks with companies like Ameriprise Finanacial, among others, I also know that not even gender bias can stop thoughtful dedication and desire.

So join with me in celebrating these 20 women ... bravo!

Forbes Magazine - The World's 20 Most Powerful Women In Business

In an age when business compensation for women averages 80% on the dollar of what their men counterparts make, these powerful ladies shattered the glass ceiling and continue to show their power.

Topping the Forbes list was Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO at #1. PepsiCo CEO and chair Indra Nooyi came in at #2, with Forbes citing that among, other things, she returned $5.6 billion in returns to shareholders last year while growing Net Revenue by 14%. Rounding out the Top 5 were Irene Rosenfeld #3, the CEO of Kraft followed by Ginni Rometty #4, CEO of IBM and Ursula Burns #5, chair and CEO of Xerox.

Who else do you think belongs on this list? Globally, in the US, in your state or community? Please share your thoughts below.

About Seattle-Area Financial Advisor Firm Pacific Point Advisors

Pacific Point Advisors, www.pacificpointadvisors.com, is a Seattle-area financial advisor firm led by CEO & CCO Norm Weaver. Norm has almost 40 years of experience in the financial industry and has seen many of his clients achieve their dreams and goals. He uses a disciplined and integrated approach to his areas of focus including retirement, estate and tax planning, as well as wealth preservation. Norm is a graduate of Franklin University with a BA in Business Management. He spent a large part of his career as a Senior VP with American Express and Ameriprise before returning to his financial advisor role in 2001. Norm is a husband and father to four sons. He and his wife, Lori enjoy boating, golf and traveling. He is a member of the Seattle Yacht Club.

About Pacific Point Advisors

Our overarching investment philosophy is to build diversified portfolios that seek to identify investment opportunities that correlate to each client’s targeted risk profile. By asking the right questions and carefully listening to our client’s goals, we construct personalized solutions.

The core tenets of our philosophy can be characterized as follows:

• We believe a well-diversified portfolio will add significant value over-time...
• We strive to maintain fully invested positions in virtually all economic environments and market conditions...
• We utilize an array of investment strategies and portfolio construction techniques to meet client needs...
• Customized Investment Strategy Development
• Proprietary Asset Allocation Model
• Disciplined Investment Selection Process
• Proactive Monitoring and Rebalancing

You can read more about Pacific Point Advisors at: http://pacificpointadvisors.com/about-us/