Steph Wagner is a nationally recognized thought leader in women’s wealth and financial empowerment. Drawing on a personal journey from private equity executive to stay-at-home mother, single parent facing financial uncertainty, and successful businesswoman, she works to help women build confidence, take control of their finances, and create lives on their own terms.

Wagner serves as National Director of Women and Wealth at Northern Trust, where she leads the firm’s advisory practice for women and oversees Elevating Women, a national platform focused on community, inspiration, and education. Through this work, she helps create opportunities for women to connect, share experiences, and grow their financial knowledge and confidence. The platform’s activities include events and conversations featuring female founders, business leaders, and public figures.

Wagner is also the author of Fly! A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom and Building the Life You Want. Combining personal experience with practical guidance, the book addresses financial independence, navigating unexpected challenges, and pursuing meaningful goals.