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Women and Wealth

Women approach wealth differently than men. They often bring distinct perspectives and priorities to wealth management. Our approach is designed to reflect these perspectives—delivering personalized strategies that align with your goals, values, and evolving needs across every stage of life.

  • Dedicated wealth professionals who bring insight and perspective to the financial priorities of women
  • A comprehensive, forward-looking approach focused on building and preserving what matters most
  • Established programs and initiatives that champion women in business 
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Discover women’s wealth by the numbers

  • $4 Trillion

    in assets will be controlled by Women in Canada by 2028. footnote 1 

  • 30%

    Increase over the past 5 years in married women making financial household decisions. footnote 2 

  • Only 26%

    Of Canadian women have a written financial plan. footnote 3 

Women approach wealth differently

  • Women’s unique experiences and perspectives affect their money mindset, sparking priorities and values that often differ significantly from men’s.

    For instance, your attention may be spread across raising children, working professionally in senior roles, owning small businesses, obtaining a higher education, and caring for aging parents. If you must leave the workforce for extended periods to care for others, your income and savings are likely impacted.

    Life transitions tend to affect women more dramatically than men. For this reason, it’s important to have a Wealth Plan that enables you to pivot and is assessed regularly to ensure relevance. Being proactive and making informed financial decisions will help you prepare better to handle all eventualities.

Embrace your wealth journey with financial confidence

As a woman, your experiences, challenges and values drive your approach to money. Our goal is to help you balance your longer-term personal and professional priorities with your day-to-day financial needs while minimizing worry and uncertainty. We’re here to help you seize every opportunity, plan thoughtfully for yourself and your loved ones, and achieve real financial progress.

  • Expert

    Advice from a network of seasoned wealth professionals

  • Bespoke

    Insights curated for your unique financial needs, responsibilities and preferences

  • Goals-Based

    Solutions aligned with your financial goals and aspirations

Key wealth planning steps

  • Build financial confidence

    • Determine your short- and long-term financial goals
    • Create an investment plan with small, manageable steps
    • Plan to protect what matters in case of the unexpected
  • Take control of your finances

    • Work with a trusted wealth professional to create your comprehensive financial plan
    • Regularly review your financial situation
    • Plan for major goals such as retirement

How we help

At BMO Private Wealth, we partner with our clients to support confident, informed financial decision-making—today and for the future. We take the time to understand your current circumstances, priorities, and long-term objectives, working collaboratively to develop clear, actionable strategies aligned to your goals.

Our approach considers the full picture, including financial, personal, and family considerations, to help ensure your plan reflects what matters most to you. With a thoughtful and disciplined strategy in place, you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Our BMO for Women Initiatives

Discover our efforts to highlight the power of women in business and leadership.

BMO Celebrating Women Grant

A program that helps women entrepreneurs access the capital they need to grow their businesses. It’s the only bank-owned recognition program for women in North America and, to date, we’ve honoured more than 200 women across Canada and the United States.

WMN-FINtech

In partnership with Chicago-based Technology Hub 1871, we founded WMN-FINtech to help provide women entrepreneurs with access to new technologies and products.

Our Podcasts

Bold(h)er PodcastJournalist Lisa Bragg hosts conversations with respected female professionals to capture stories about, and for, women who stand out. 

Our Thrivefecta Podcast showcases insights from triple-threat women who are thriving in business, finance, and life.

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