Laura Howard, Cima
About Laura Howard, Cima
Laura Howard is a Senior Regional Sales Director at Victory Capital, where she has worked since 2017. She has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at notable firms including The TCW Group, Wells Fargo, and Merrill Lynch.
Work at Victory Capital
Laura Howard serves as the Senior Regional Sales Director at Victory Capital, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing sales operations and driving business development initiatives within the San Francisco Bay Area. Her leadership contributes to the company's growth in the competitive asset management sector.
Previous Experience in Wealth Management
Prior to her current role, Laura Howard accumulated extensive experience in wealth management. She worked at The TCW Group as Vice President of the Wealth Advisor Group from 2006 to 2017, where she managed client relationships and investment strategies. Before that, she held positions at Wells Fargo, including Investment Consulting Advisor from 2004 to 2006 and Investment Management Analyst from 1992 to 1997. Additionally, she worked at Merrill Lynch as an Asset Management Advisor from 1999 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Laura Howard earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from San Diego State University-California State University. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in financial analysis, investment management, and client advisory services.
Career Timeline
Laura Howard's career in finance spans over two decades, beginning with her role as an Investment Management Analyst at Wells Fargo Advisors from 1992 to 1997. She then transitioned to Merrill Lynch, where she worked until 2003. After a brief period at Wells Fargo as an Investment Consulting Advisor, she joined The TCW Group in 2006. Since 2017, she has been with Victory Capital, marking a significant progression in her professional journey.