Lauren Kearney is a dedicated lifelong learner, committed to both career and personal growth. Her journey in the financial industry began 25 years ago when she started as a receptionist, cashier, and wire operator. Driven by curiosity and a passion for understanding the industry, she gained valuable experience by assisting others and learning extensively about financial operations. Her dedication and ambition led her to take on increasingly significant roles, earning her FINRA securities registrations, including Series 7, Series 63, Series 9/10, and Series 66.
Lauren's career progression brought her to Northeast Ohio, where she embraced advancing leadership roles. She has served as Market Operations Manager, Market Administration Manager, and CRG Market Governance Manager, supporting the state of Ohio. Lauren thrives on integrating leadership, operations, risk, and client service to help clients achieve their financial goals.
Throughout her tenure with Wells Fargo Advisors, Lauren received several accolades recognizing her exceptional contributions. She was honored as the 2013 Wells Fargo Advisors Team Member of the Year.* Beyond her professional responsibilities, Lauren actively contributed to her community as President of the Wells Fargo Volunteer Chapter for Northeast Ohio. She collaborated on projects with the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank, The Trust for Public Land, Junior Achievement, and Habitat for Humanity.
In pursuit of her academic goals, Lauren obtained her bachelor's degree in business administration from Heidelberg College while working full-time.
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Lauren now resides in Avon Lake, Ohio, with her husband, Tom. They share a passion for travel and have enjoyed unforgettable experiences such as hiking a glacier in Norway, exploring a volcano in Iceland, boating along the Algarve in Portugal, and whale watching in the Azores. In her leisure time, Lauren enjoys outdoor activities, including running, boxing classes, and yoga on rest days.
*The 2013 Team Member of the Year award is given to team members for their service and commitment to the vision, values & goals of the Firm.