For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Emily Barlean
Moneta Group, Communications Manager
Direct Line: 314-244-3382 / Cell: 314-750-1665
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Moneta Partner Diane Compardo Receives Third
National Honor by a Major Business Publication
ST. LOUIS, MO. (April 5, 2017)— Moneta Group is pleased to announce Partner Diane Compardo has
recently been recognized as one of “America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors” by Forbes. Compardo was
chosen from a pool of more than 13,000 nominations and was one of only 200 women throughout the
U.S. to be named to the prestigious list, which was developed by SHOOK Research™.
To be chosen, Compardo was interviewed by SHOOK Research™ and evaluated using an algorithm of
qualitative and quantitative data. Factors taken into consideration included client retention, industry
experience, compliance record, and firm nominations, as well as qualitative criteria such as assets under
management and revenue generation.
Forbes is the third major financial publication to recognize Compardo’s professional achievements in as
many years. In 2016, Barron’s recognized her as one of the top 100 women financial advisers in the U.S.
The Financial Times also chose her to be placed among its top 100 women in 2014. Compardo is the only
woman adviser in Missouri to be named to all three lists.
“The respect and success Diane has achieved within our industry reflect the professional integrity,
commitment and dedication she brings to her clients every day,” Tom O’Meara, Moneta Group partner
and chairman of the board said. “These combined accolades, each national in scope, are well-deserved
honors for Diane and The Compardo Team.”
As a fiduciary and advocate, Compardo leads a team of 16 professionals who are dedicated to helping
the team’s high-net-worth and family office clients simplify the many financial issues they face in today’s
complex environment. The team provides a broad range of coordinated services for investing, tax and
accounting, risk management, banking and cash management, education and retirement planning,
family governance and business, estate and philanthropic strategies. The Compardo Team currently
advises on approximately $1 billion of assets.
In addition to being dedicated to her clients and her team, Compardo is committed to attracting more
women to the profession. As reported by Forbes, women comprise only 16 percent of all financial
advisers in the U.S. “The number of women making family financial decisions has significantly increased
in recent years,” Compardo said. “Women tend to have empathy and be good listeners. As a financial
adviser, these skills are invaluable when building trust and helping clients plan for their futures and
simplify their financial lives. Our team’s success has been built on its ability to form long-lasting client
relationships.”
Compardo has also recently received several local accolades. The St. Louis Business Journal named Diane
as one of its “Women Influencing Business” in August 2016. In addition, she was recently included on St.
Louis Small Business Monthly’s list of “Best Wealth Managers” and “100 St. Louisans You Should Know
to Succeed in Business.” In 2015, Diane was honored with the Missouri Athletic Club’s “Women of
Distinction” award. She also received a 2015 “Reaching Out” award from Town & Style magazine for her
commitment to philanthropy in the St. Louis community.
For more information about The Compardo Team, please visit www.monetagroup.com/compardo
High Res Photo of Diane Compardo
About Moneta Group
Headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, Moneta Group provides wealth management services to successful
families, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1869, the firm has $20 billion in assets under
advisement and is one of the largest independent RIA firms in the country. For more information on
Moneta Group, visit www.monetagroup.com
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