Seven years ago, I stepped back out on my own. I relaunched my solo practice under the name Women+Wealth Solutions, returning to something I had first done in 2006. The first time I ventured out on my own, I had made the decision to leave a major bank program and open my own practice. I believed I could take better care of my clients if I didn't have a boss to report to or a corporate structure defining how I should serve them. I was fortunate to have had wonderful managers throughout my...

This year, I turned 60. It has given me an opportunity to reflect on a career that has spanned 38 years in the financial services industry, including the last seven years as an independent solo practitioner. When I entered this profession, I thought my role would be helping clients make sound financial decisions. While that remains true, what I have come to appreciate most is the privilege of growing alongside my clients as they navigate life's many transitions. Together, we've celebrated...

Ronit Rogoszinski, a West Hempstead resident and mother of four, was recently elected to the Financial Planning Association of Long Island Board of Directors as the new Director of Women in Finance. The founder of Women + Wealth Solutions in Carle Place, Rogoszinski works closely with women and families navigating major financial life transitions. Q: Can you tell me a bit about yourself? A: I’ve been in the financial services industry for about 36 years. I opened my own practice, Women +...