08/11/2026
I may have been the one crossing the stage, but I certainly didn't get there alone.
Being recognized for my hard work at the Annual Advisor Conference was an honor, but one of my favorite parts of that moment is what was happening off stage, back in Virginia at our office where Colleen and Nora were watching and cheering me on.
This image captures something that can be easy to overlook at times. Achievements may have one name attached to them, but very few of us get to where we are entirely on our own. Behind the scenes are the people who encourage us, challenge us, share their experience, step in when we need help, celebrate the successes, and keep showing up alongside us.
I'm grateful to work alongside people who make these moments feel shared. This recognition may have had my name on it, but is behind it all.
I'm proud of what we continue to build together.