April 01, 2026 | New York, NY
AKD Wealth Partners is pleased to announce that Stephanie Ackler, CFA, President and Co-Founder, has been featured in the 2026 special edition of CIOThink Magazine titled: “The Most Empowering Women in Wealth Management.” The recognition celebrates Stephanie’s 40-year legacy of empowering women in wealth management—as clients, as leaders, and as philanthropists shaping the future of their communities.
Selected for her distinctive “stewardship” philosophy, Stephanie has built her practice around helping women evolve from passive protectors of their wealth into fully engaged, confident decision-makers—a mission that feels especially timely as a historic generational wealth transfer places growing financial power in the hands of women.
“Helping women transform their perspective from simply being protectors of their wealth to stewards of their wealth is a privilege to be a part of,” said Ackler. “When women truly understand how markets work and how their capital can work for them, it changes the conversation — from being talked at to being fully engaged. That shift is powerful.”
The feature highlights AKD Wealth Partners’ personalized approach to asset management leadership — crafting individualized financial narratives that weave together a client’s goals, values, family legacy, and philanthropic priorities. This recognition follows Stephanie’s ranking as #25 in NYC on the 2026 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list, she also was recognized as #126 on the 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list, and AKD Wealth Partners’ recognition as a 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team (#76 in NYC).
In addition to her client work, Stephanie is a dedicated leader for the next generation of women in finance and a champion for philanthropic giving—embodying the “Advice, Knowledge, and Discipline” that define the firm.
About AKD Wealth Partners: A premier wealth management practice based in New York City, serving high-net-worth individuals, executives, and multi-generational families with a transparent, co-creation approach to Investment planning. Visit akdwealthpartners.com.
Disclosures
2026 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2026; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/24-6/30/25 (Source: Forbes.com).
2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2026; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/24 – 3/31/25 (Source: Forbes.com).
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2026; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/24- 6/30/25 (Source: Forbes.com).
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network: Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. AKD Wealth Partners is a separate entity from WFAFN. https://www.wellsfargoadvisors.com/disclosures/awards-disclosures.htm
Awards by unaffiliated parties should not be construed as a guarantee of future results or as an endorsement of AKD Wealth Partners.
High Net Worth designates advisors whose account sizes are typically under $10mm, though, may have accounts with higher amounts.
