03/08/2026
For the first time in history, women are on track to become the world's primary wealth inheritors — and it's reshaping the future of money, power, and opportunity.
An estimated $124 trillion is expected to change hands globally in the coming decades, with women set to inherit nearly 70% of it. And yet, women are still largely left out of financial conversations.
Data from our upcoming research shows that women are 2–3x more likely than men to be unaware of or uninvolved in their family's financial and legacy plans. That's not just a gender gap. That's a systemic blind spot with real consequences for real families.
This International Women's Day is the perfect time for advisors, financial institutions, and workplace leaders to start addressing this gap. Not just for equity's sake, but because female affluence is the future — and ensuring women are part of the conversation is key to shaping it.
When women are part of financial conversations, the industry moves forward. Advisors, institutions, and employers all have a role to play in closing this gap — and in being ready for the clients and families of the future. When advisors and institutions create space for women and spouses to be part of the conversation, it makes a real difference when it matters most. And for employers — supporting employees means supporting their whole lives, including helping their families feel informed and prepared.
