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Have you ever felt the pressure to fit into a certain mold, only to realize that true success comes from embracing your authentic self?
In this episode, we’re talking with Ramiro Higuera about how embracing openness and curiosity fuels authenticity in professional and personal environments.
Ramiro Higuera is a Vice President and Regional Consultant for State Street Global Advisors SPDR, overseeing sales and relationships in the Western US for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Channel. A 17-year industry veteran, he started at Vanguard, focusing on Ultra High Net Worth sales and helping launch the Robo-Advisor "Personal Advisor Services." He began his career in 2014 as an internal sales rep at Cole Capital and later became an external wholesaler at Northern Trust. Since moving to Bellevue, WA, Ramiro is active in community service, launching the Pacific chapter of Women in ETFs and serving on the board of CFA Society Seattle as Director of Educational Programming. He is also a board member for the Community Foundation of Snohomish County. An outdoor enthusiast, Ramiro enjoys running, hiking, kayaking, cycling, and golfing. He lives in Bellevue, WA with his wife and three children.
Kristine Delano guides the conversation on how authenticity can drive confidence and build genuine connections.
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