International Association of Women Inducts Katherine Ferentinos Into Its VIP Influencer of the Year Circle

The International Association of Women (IAW) honors Katherine Ferentinos as a 2018-2019 inductee into its VIP Influencer of the Year Circle. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in entrepreneurship. The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online networking platform with nearly one million members, 1000+ in person and virtual events, over 100 Local US based Chapters and International Chapters in several cities in China.

“I’m pleased to welcome Katherine into this exceptional group of professional women,” said IPDN President and IAW Spokesperson Star Jones. “Her knowledge and experience in her industry are valuable assets to her company and community.”

Ms. Ferentinos has been in the financial services industry for more than 30 years, both in the U.S. and international markets. After joining Merrill Lynch in 2017, she dedicated herself to focusing on the needs and priorities of high-net-worth individuals and families providing them with customized wealth management strategies. In addition, Ms. Ferentinos has particularly focused on serving the unique financial needs of female business owners and entrepreneurs, a dynamic group that often faces sophisticated and competing financial demands as they balance professional and personal commitments and goals. She has a deep understanding of the complicated financial needs of female business owners and entrepreneurs—from financing and growing a business, to succession strategies and employee benefits.

A graduate of the prestigious Stern School of Business at New York University, Ms. Ferentinos also has an Advanced Diploma in Executive and Personal Coaching from Kingstown College in Dublin, Ireland. Her future goal is to “continue building long-term relationships through her credible reputation in the financial services industry.”

Awards & Accomplishments:

B.Sc., Stern School of Business,
New York University, Marketing/ International Business; Advanced Diploma in Executive and Personal Coaching, Kingstown College, Dublin, Ireland, recognition obtained from International Coach Federation and European Mentoring and Coaching Council

About IAW

The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online professional networking platform that provides nearly one million women the forum, professional development and services needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Through 100+ local chapters, International Chapters in several cities in China and 1000+ in person and virtual events, members cultivate valuable connections, develop professionally, and promote themselves and their businesses. Founded in Chicago in 2017, IAW is a division of Professional Diversity Network, Inc (NASDAQ: IPDN), an online network tailored to provide diverse professionals in the United States with access to employment opportunities.