WIFS Chapters

WIFS is an industry organization dedicated to helping women; its membership is varied, encompassing agents, brokers, investment specialists, vendors, and home-office personnel.  We operate in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect and request that everyone honor this policy by refraining from using our membership directory or soliciting members for recruiting purposes.

There are local WIFS chapters in the states listed below.  Click on the state you're interested in to get more information.   If you don't see a chapter in your area and want to start one, please see the New Chapter Formation page, e-mail office@w-wifs.org or call (866) 264-9437.

Alaska            

Anchorage
Carri Berger 
cberger@ellis-grp.com 
(907) 746-7526
Meet monthly, third Wednesday of the month
Jen's Restaurant   
701 West 36th Avenue, Anchorage
Local Chapter Dues $25
Alaska Annual Retreat
August 5th - 8th, 2010
Big Lake Alaska
Open to all WIFS members, contact Carri Berger at (907) 746-7526

Arizona                  

Phoenix
Paulette Langwith
(602) 312-1528
Local Chapter Dues $50

California

East Bay San Francisco              
Karla Garcia
karla.garcia@baycommercialbank.com
(925) 476-1801
Contact Karla for future meeting times and locations.
Local Chapter Dues $25

Los Angeles      
Daralee Barbera
dbarbera@wradvisors.com
(714) 437-7515
This is a chapter in formation. Please contact Daralee Barbera you're interested in becoming a member.

Orange County
Daralee Barbera
dbarbera@wradvisors.com
(714) 437-7515
This is a chapter in formation. Please contact Daralee Barbera you're interested in becoming a member.

Florida

Gold Coast (North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties)  
Website: successfulwifs.com
Nancy Wolfe-Smith
Nancy.Wolfe-Smith.g0i2@statefarm.com
(954) 431-6777
Meet monthly, second Wednesday of the month 
Meeting Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cheesecake Factory
Boca Town Center
5530 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL
Meeting costs are $25 member/$35 non-member
Local Chapter Dues $50
South Florida (Miami)             
Website: wifs-southflorida.org
Lyda Shehadeh
lshehadeh@metlife.com
(305) 446-3268
Meet monthly, first Wednesday of the month
Miami Springs Golf & Country Club
650 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs
Does not meet June-September & January
Luncheon costs are $30 Members/$40 guests
Local Chapter Dues $35                     

Tampa Bay
This chapter is not actively meeting. Contact the WIFS National Office if you're interested in leading this chapter:

office@w-wifs.org 
(866) 264-9437

 

Georgia

Atlanta 
Website:www.wifs-atlanta.org                    
Elisabeth Fuller
emf@lagniappeassociates.com  
(770) 483-2950
Meet monthly, second Friday of the month
The Ashford Club
5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30342
11am - 1pm
Meeting/luncheon costs $28 members, $28 first time guests, $40 repeat guests
Local Chapter Dues $50

Illinois

Chicago                 
This chapter is not actively meeting, but there is some interest. Contact the WIFS National Office for more information:

office@w-wifs.org 
(866) 264-9437

Local Chapter Dues $35

Indiana

Central Indiana
Website: www.centralindianawifs.com     
Kristi Grimm
kgrimm@finsvcs.com
(317) 345-6047
This chapter is just starting up.  Please contact Kristi for more information.
Local Chapter Dues $50

 Maryland

          Central Maryland/Baltimore                  
          Pamela Gilmour         
          pgilmour@wealthadvocacypartners.com
          (410) 527-1171, ext. 1114
          Meetings held monthly
          Local chapter dues $35

Michigan

Michigan                 
Christina Austin
caustin@finsvcs.com
(248) 208-2757
Local chapter dues $50
Annual Meeting: November 16, 11:30-1pm, Glen Oaks Country Club

Minnesota

Twin Cities     
Website: wifs-mn.org            
Jennifer Vickerman
jennifer.vickerman@thrivent.com
(612) 844-4289
Please contact Jennifer for information.
Local Chapter Dues $50
Missouri
Greater Kansas City, MO                 
Deb Clem-Buckert
(913) 905-2185
Meet monthly (except July and August), 4th Friday of the month 
Capital Grille
Meeting/luncheon costs $20 members/$25 guests
Local Chapter Dues $50

New England

Includes: Needham, MA, Rhode Island & New Hampshire areas 
Website: www.wifsnewengland.org
Mary Bouchard
mbouchard@amica.com
(800) 234-5433, ext. 29776
Meetings held in March, June, September, and November on 3rd Thursday of the month
Vinny T's
Elm Street
Dedham, MA
Executive Board meetings held January, February, April, May, July, August, and October on 3rd Thursday of the month
Local chapter dues $50

New Jersey

Northern NJ
This chapter is not actively meeting. Contact the WIFS National Office if you're interested in leading this chapter:

office@w-wifs.org
(866) 264-9437

New Mexico

Albuquerque 
Fay Barz 
fbarz@finsvcs.com
(505) 243-9620
This chapter is just starting up -- contact Fay Barz for information.

 New York

Buffalo & Niagara NY areas 
Samantha Clark
samantha_clark@glic.com
(716) 817-7109
Local Chapter Dues $50

Capital Region Albany, NY areas 
www.wifscapitalregion.org
Pam Griswold
pgriswold@ft.newyorklife.com
Meeting first Tuesday of the month (no meeting in July/Aug), meeting times vary
Italian American Community Center
Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY
Local Chapter Dues $25

New York City
Website: www.wifs-nyc.com
 JoanAnn Natola
(212) 878-1760
info@wifs-nyc.com
membership@wifs-nyc.com
Local Chapter Dues $55

Rochester, NY
Lori Strimple
lori_strimple@glic.com
(585) 264-1111 x 25
Local Chapter Dues $25

 North Carolina

Charlotte
Melissa Trivette
mtrivette@parksouthgroup.com
(704) 405-9940
Please call for next meeting time and location.
Local Chapter Dues $25

Ohio

Cincinnati
Website: www.wifscinci.com
Vicki Schapp, CFP®
vschapp@finsvcs.com
(513) 942-1000, x104
Meets fourth Wednesday of most months at various locations.
Local Chapter Dues $25

Oregon

Portland Metro
Website:  www.wifsportlandmetro.org
Christy Aleckson

Pennsylvania

Greater Philadelphia
Website:  www.phillywifs.org
Rachel Ann Callahan
rachelanncallahan@rcn.com
(610) 259-5325
Meet third Thursday of every month (except July and August)
Breakfast Meetings 8am - 10am
Local Chapter Dues $45 

Tri-County (includes Chester, Lancaster, Berks, and Western Montgomery Counties)
Terri McDermott
(610) 955-3558
tmcdermottpa@gmail.com
Please contact Terri for meeting information.
Local Dues $50

South Carolina

Charleston 
Liz Marr
(843) 856-5528
emarr@finsvcs.com
Meeting first Friday of every month (if a holiday, moves to second Friday of the month)
Lowcountry Graduate Center (North Charleston, SC)
Breakfast Meeting 8am
$10 meeting cost (includes breakfast) 

Tennessee

Middle Tennesse/Nashville Area
Jessica French
jfrench@askifg.com
(615) 385-3867, x120
Meet the third Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m.
Capital Financial Group Conference Room 
Local Chapter Dues $25

Texas

Alamo San Antonio  
Helen Dao
helen.dao@gmail.com
(281) 352-3199
Meet third Tuesday of month (Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec)
La Fonda Oak Hills  
350 Northern, San Antonio
Meeting cost $13 (includes lunch)
Local Chapter Dues $25

DFW (Dallas, Fort Worth Metroplex) 
Website: www.DallasWIFS.org
Beth Feldman
feldmanbeth@ymail.com
wifsdallas@flash.net
Luncheon meetings on fourth Wednesday of January-June and August-November, networking party in December
Local Chapter Dues $30 

Houston
Christina Osborne
 christina_osborne@glic.com
(281) 220-2759
Local Chapter Dues $25

Utah

Salt Lake City
Kandace Meyer
kmeye1@amfam.com
(801) 966-4571
Meeting quarterly
Lunch meeting cost $20
Local Chapter Dues $40

Wisconsin

Milwaukee
Shawntell Nash
snash@polarisadvice.com
(414) 466-2344, ext. 147
Please contact Shawntell for more information. 
Local Chapter Dues $25

Northeast Wisconsin
Theresa Sell
wisconsinwifs@hotmail.com
(920) 858-8982
Please contact Theresa for more information.
Local Chapter Dues $35