Connect. Learn. Grow. Elevate.
The Women United Elevate Series brings women together to build connections, strengthen financial confidence, and explore the opportunities and challenges that shape our financial lives.
Hosted by United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Women United, this twice-yearly series brings together Financial Wellness for Women graduates, volunteer coaches, program presenters, and Women United leaders for engaging conversations and meaningful connection.
The Elevate Series is more than an event. It is an opportunity to connect, learn, and build relationships with women who share a commitment to financial stability and collective impact.
Each gathering features a timely topic related to women and money, with practical insights you can put into action, thoughtful conversation, and opportunities to connect with women across our community.
Launching Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Series
Our inaugural conversation, Women, Money, & Well-Being: Preparing for the Future We Want, will explore the unique opportunities and challenges women face as wealth creators, business owners, caregivers, and financial decision-makers. Together, we'll discuss financial empowerment, navigating life's complexities with confidence, and practical ways to build the future you envision. We hope you'll join us for this meaningful and thought-provoking conversation.
Meet the Presenters
Jennifer Votano is a seasoned advisor, with over two decades’ experience in the financial services industry. As a managing director with RWA Family Office, she specializes in comprehensive wealth management for individuals, families and business owners. Her approach is deeply rooted in personalized, client-centered planning, with a focus on delivering customized strategies and solutions aligned with each client’s specific goals, long-term financial vision and legacy objectives. Jennifer acknowledges, analyzes and integrates all aspects of clients’ financial lives, including investment management, estate planning, tax-efficiency, risk mitigation and overall financial planning.
Jennifer believes the foundation of effective wealth management begins with listening—taking the time to fully understand her clients’ priorities, concerns and aspirations. She brings a thoughtful and disciplined approach and is committed to client success through all life stages. Jennifer is dedicated to educating and empowering clients and feels passionately about helping clients understand and navigate their financial landscape with confidence.
Jennifer is a CFA® charterholder1 and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional2. She is a member of the CFA Institute, the CFA Society Boston and the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts. She received her B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Simmons University. Jennifer is a member of the Boston Club and volunteers with the Center for Women and Enterprise.
Jennifer lives northwest of Boston with her husband, three teenage daughters and two black labs. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys being outside, spending time with her family and friends, hot Pilates, golf, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, and spending time in Maine and Naples, Florida.
As a Managing Director with RWA Family Office, Evelyn Pepe provides highly personalized wealth management strategies designed to help individuals, business owners, and families achieve clarity and confidence in their financial lives. She leads with a client-first philosophy grounded in trust, transparency, and enduring partnership, guiding clients through life’s most complex financial situations, including estate and trust administration, liquidity events, executive compensation, retirement, and divorce.
Evelyn also co-leads RWA’s Wealth With Intention platform, an initiative dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering women and rising-generation wealth stewards to navigate wealth with purpose, confidence, and an informed voice. Through this work, she helps families align financial decision-making with values, long-term vision, and meaningful impact across generations.
Evelyn holds a B.S. in finance from Quinnipiac University and is both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®.
She lives with her husband, daughter, son and two cats. Outside of work, Evelyn enjoys listening to audiobooks, traveling and spending time with her family and friends, frequently visiting Italy, and coaching her daughter’s soccer team.
Twice a Year. One Community. Endless Possibilities.
Together, we create a space where women can share experiences, exchange ideas, celebrate progress, and elevate one another.