Ā The Minds Behind the Movement
Meet the powerhouse duo dedicated to transforming careers and building generational wealth. With over 55 years of combined experience, Jacqueline "JaQ" Campbell and Christy Rutherford are the driving force behind the Wealth Management Accelerator.
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Why We Started the Wealth Management Accelerator
We saw two critical shifts happening at once: a wave of layoffs displacing talented mid-level professionals, and a massive talent shortage in the booming financial services industry. While others saw a crisis, we saw a powerful opportunity for alignment.
The Wealth Management Accelerator was born from a shared passion to bridge this gap. We believe that the skills, drive, and experience of professionals from all backgrounds are the greatest untapped resource in the financial sector. Our mission is to provide a direct path for underrepresented talent to enter and lead in the world of wealth management, creating not just new careers, but new legacies.
We are here to reskill a generation of leaders, to meet a critical industry need, and to fundamentally change the face of wealth in America. We donā€™t just believe in a more inclusive financial futureā€”we are actively building it, one successful graduate at a time.
Jacqueline "JaQ" Campbell
Co-Founder, Wealth Management Accelerator
Jacqueline "JaQ" Campbell is a visionary in the financial services industry with 30 years of experience in wealth management. As the Founder & CEO of Alexander Legacy Private Wealth, she has built a firm dedicated to creating multi-generational wealth and leaving a lasting philanthropic impact.
JaQā€™s journey in finance began with early economic lessons learned while working in an ice cream truck, an experience that instilled in her a deep understanding of business from the ground up. Her path led her to the highest echelons of the financial world, where she has become a powerful advocate for a more inclusive and culturally diverse approach to wealth management.
Recognized for her expertise in wealth transfer, estate planning, and investment strategy, JaQ is passionate about advancing the next generation of advisors and investors. She brings to WMA a wealth of practical industry knowledge and a mission-driven approach to help our members not only enter the financial services industry but also redefine it.
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Christy Rutherford
Co-Founder, Wealth Management Accelerator
Christy Rutherford is a renowned leadership expert and mindset transformation coach with 25 years of experience in navigating complex career landscapes. As a bestselling author and trusted advisor to executives, Christy has dedicated her career to helping high-achievers break through barriers, articulate their value, and achieve unprecedented success.
After a distinguished career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where she was a decorated officer, Christy transitioned to the private sector, becoming a beacon for women in leadership. She has a profound understanding of the challenges faced by ambitious professionals, particularly those feeling undervalued or stuck in their careers. Her work is focused on the deep, transformative mindset shifts required to move from burnout to breakthrough.
Christyā€™s clients have generated over $421 million in salary increases and business revenue, with many doubling their income and securing promotions to the highest levels of leadership. At WMA, she brings her unparalleled expertise in career strategy and executive mindset to equip our members with the confidence and clarity to thrive.
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Our founders have created the roadmap. Now it's your turn to take the journey. If you're ready to be guided by the best in the business and build a career with purpose and prosperity, the Wealth Management Accelerator is for you.
