Pinney Insurance Center Welcomes Sheryl Hickerson as Brokerage Manager

ROSEVILLE, Calif. - Feb. 2, 2021 - PRLog -- Pinney Insurance Center welcomes Sheryl Hickerson in her new role as Brokerage Manager. Sheryl is an international speaker, award-winning diversity change agent, and community-building strategist specializing in social media and digital marketing for the financial services community.

After 30 years in financial services, Sheryl dedicated her professional life to creating a more inclusive landscape within the industry. To achieve that goal, Sheryl founded Females and Finance in 2018, a private online membership organization promoting networking and diversity initiatives.

As the group's founder, Sheryl provides resources supporting the recruitment, training, and advancement of women in a financial service or financial technology role. The group currently has over 3,100 members and regularly offers networking and educational seminars on topics ranging from business development to practice enhancement and entrepreneurship support. Sheryl also hosts the F Word Podcast, interviewing subject matter experts to raise awareness and support female leadership initiatives in the FinTech and FinServ industry sectors.

Ryan Pinney, President of Pinney Insurance, joined the Females and Finance group as part of its Male Ally Network (M.A.N.) in 2019. "We're excited to have Sheryl join the Pinney team and look forward to working even closer with the Females and Finance Group," Pinney said. "Sheryl has a tremendous passion for helping advisors and expanding diversity. We see a large need for this community and the inclusivity that it promotes throughout the insurance and financial services industry."

Sheryl will continue to lead the Females and Finance group as well as take on responsibilities with Pinney Insurance. As a brokerage manager, Sheryl will use her expertise in digital marketing and community building to help life insurance producers attract, track, and retain their best clients using digital-first strategies.

About Pinney Insurance
Pinney Insurance Center is a leading provider of products, tools, and services for the life insurance and financial services markets. As a life insurance BGA, Pinney offers cutting-edge technology, proven techniques, and automated processes that streamline insurance sales and help agents and agencies better serve their clients. Learn more at https://pinneyinsurance.com.

About Females and Finance
Founded by Sheryl Hickerson in 2018, Females and Finance helps women and diverse talent succeed in financial services. The group provides education, mentorship, and networking opportunities for women in the financial services industry and the men who support them, as well as access to vetted financial organizations who support a diverse talent base. Learn more at https://www.femalesandfinance.com/.