What could you accomplish if you stopped waiting until you felt completely ready?
Join Amy Webber and Kristen Civin, Assistant Vice President of Practice Management and 2026 InvestmentNews Rising Star honoree1, as they explore how stepping outside your comfort zone can create opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally. Plus, hear how Kristen’s own journey, from starting at Cambridge at 17 to becoming a leader in Practice Management, shaped her belief that sometimes the best growth happens when you say ‘yes’ before you feel completely ready.
Join Amy and Kristen as they explore:
- How to turn big goals into smaller, actionable steps
- Why embracing feedback and discomfort can help you grow
- Practical ways to start incorporating AI without feeling overwhelmed
1InvestmentNews 2026 Rising Stars (formerly 40 Under 40). Nominees had to be aged 40 or under (as of October 1, 2026) and be committed to a career in wealth management with a clear passion for the industry. Finalists were chosen based on nominations and winners were selected by an independent judging panel. Award received October 2026.
About Kristen Civin
Kristen Civin joined Cambridge in 2010 and has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. In her role, Civin promotes the firm’s Practice Management offerings, develops and implements new resources to support financial professionals, and helps drive growth with a focus on engagement and relationships. Outside of her day-to-day functions, she serves on Cambridge’s Financial Professional Engagement Committee and New Century Council (NCC). Civin earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix. She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, a graduate of Cambridge’s Aspiring Leaders Program, and has completed Cambridge Client Service Excellence (CCSE) Bronze certification training. She also holds the Registered Corporate Coach™ (RCC™) designation and FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses.
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