An Independent Perspective
Barbara Stewart is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 30+ years of investment industry experience; five years as a foreign currency trader, more than two decades as a portfolio manager for high net worth entrepreneurs, and for the past 10 years doing interview-driven research for multiple global financial institutions.
Barbara is a keynote speaker for CFA Societies, banks, stock exchanges and industry conferences globally. She is on the Advisory Board of Kensington Capital Partners and also is the Ambassador for the Kensington Women’s Forum. Barbara is honoured to be part of the Milken Institute's Women's Financial Security Initiative in collaboration with Gloria Steinem’s Foundation. She is a columnist for CFA Institute, Canadian Family Offices and Canadian Money Saver magazine.
What People are Saying…
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Senior Lead, AI Strategy,
Operations & Enablement,
Nasdaq
“Barbara is the kind of speaker who creates impact long after the event ends. We’ve welcomed her to Nasdaq multiple times because of her ability to connect with an audience, spark meaningful conversations, and make complex topics feel personal and actionable. Whether she is speaking about health, wealth, or personal growth, Barbara brings an energy and perspective that resonates deeply. People don’t just listen to Barbara—they leave thinking differently about what is possible and motivated to take action.”
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Shelley Kuipers
“Barbara Stewart was a fantastic keynote at The51’s XX Summit. She is smart, engaging and wonderfully human, with an ability to bring research and ideas to life through stories that genuinely connect with an audience. Barbara doesn’t simply speak to a room—she creates a conversation that continues long after she leaves the stage.”
Co-Founder & CEO, The51
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Julia Axelsson
Founder, KvinnoKapital
“We’ve had the privilege of hosting Barbara at KvinnoKapital, the local women-in-asset-management network in Sweden, every year since 2017. I love the way she instantly lights up any room with her boundless energy, warmth, and curiosity. Barbara brings a rare blend of scientific inquiry and open-minded freedom to the stage. Her objective insights don't just engage; they create genuine space for deep reflection.”
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Maria Rengefors
Board Professional