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Most companies are preparing for the wrong cyber threats.

Organizations are overinvesting in tools.

In our latest leadership insights feature, Dr. Eric Cole shares why fear based decision making weakens cybersecurity resilience and why preparation driven leadership creates stronger organizations.

Dr. Eric Cole's Secure Anchor Consulting

Key takeaways from this carousel:
• Why fear weakens cybersecurity decisions
• The growing role of leadership in cyber resilience
• How organizations can build a culture of preparedness
• Why cybersecurity is now a business leadership responsibility

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Impactful Women in Finance, 2026

Nelson Capital

Darcy Smoot began her career in finance in 2006 at Bloomberg LP in New York City, where she gained experience across multiple asset classes and markets before specializing in equity derivatives. She later worked as an equity derivatives sales trader at Susquehanna International Group, assisting institutional clients with their derivative needs. In 2014, she joined Nelson Capital, earned her CFA designation in 2016, and was appointed Chief Investment Officer in 2019.

Read here: https://theelitex.com/darcy-smoot-a-legacy-of-leadership-in-finance/



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Dr. Vanessa Montañez – Expanding Homeownership Through Leadership and Purpose

City National Bank

Dr. Vanessa Montañez is a respected executive leader with nearly three decades of experience in mortgage lending, social capital building, and executive leadership. She currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Community Lending at City National Bank, where she leads innovative strategies to expand access to homeownership across diverse communities. Over the years, her career has been defined by purpose, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating lasting impact through responsible lending.

For more details please visit: https://theelitex.com/dr-vanessa-montanez-expanding-homeownership-through-leadership-and-purpose/

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Dr. Jennifer Gormer on Leadership, Equity and the Power of Homeownership



Jennifer J. Gormer is the President and CEO of Integrity Home Lending, the Founder of the Black Mortgage Professional Alliance, and the Chairwoman of the Black Homeownership Council at the Broker Action Coalition. She has spent more than two decades in the mortgage, financial services, and sales industries, working across national institutions, brokerage environments, and leadership roles.

For more details please visit: https://theelitex.com/dr-jennifer-gormer-on-leadership-equity-and-the-power-of-homeownership/

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