Bell Investment Advisors Offers the Business Value of Investing in Women

OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 23, 2014) - Bell Investment Advisors, www.bellinvest.com, a Bay Area registered investment advisory firm, announced they will be hosting the presentation "The Business Value of Investing in Women" on Thursday, November 13, 2014, 6 - 8:30 pm. The presentation will be held at 1111 Broadway in Oakland.

The talk will be given by Professor Kellie A. McElhaney, PhD., Whitehead Faculty Fellow and founding Faculty Director of the Center for Responsible Business at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley.

Professor McElhaney will discuss the business case for and value of investing in women globally, in the business world, and individually. She will highlight significant economic, management, and data-driven reasons to do so, along with gaps and challenges therein. McElhaney will end with tactical business tools and recommendations.

Marivic Hammond, Senior Investment Advisor, who leads The Women's Roundtable at Bell has commented, "Promoting women's value in business has been much talked about. Professor McElhaney highlights the economic significance of investing in women in an informative and engaging way. This presentation is a must for everyone curious about the linkage between women, business leadership and sustainability."

Before the presentation, Bell Investment Advisors will host a complimentary reception with light appetizers and beverages. At the conclusion of the talk there will be time for Q&A and also a book-signing with Professor McElhaney, whose book, "Just Good Business", will be available for purchase; guests are welcome to bring their own copies for signing. 

Space is limited and reservations are required. Email jroundtree@bellinvest.com for more information and reservations, or visit: http://www.bellinvest.com/news-events/events/special-event-november-13-presentation-kellie-mcelhaney-phd.

Professor McElhaney has participated in a discussion hosted by TED Talks, a nonprofit renowned for presenting ground-breaking, powerful ideas. In 2011 she was a presenter at the independently organized TEDx event held at The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco, California. For more information about Professor McElhaney, visit her website: http://justgoodbusiness.com/mcelhaney-bio.htm

Bell Investment Advisors is a privately-owned, registered investment advisory firm, managing over $500 million in assets. It is in its 24^th year of business, offering investment management, financial planning and career/life coaching services. For more information, visit www.bellinvest.com.