Catholic Financial Life Appoints Sara Walker as Vice President of Investments
Sara Walker. Photo courtesy of Catholic Financial Life.
MILWAUKEE (March 17, 2021) – Catholic Financial Life announces the addition of Sara Walker as its new vice president of investments. Walker will be responsible for oversight of the organization’s $1.7 billion investment portfolio, managing relationships with outside investment partners to coordinate and assure the development of appropriate investment strategies. Walker will join the Catholic Financial Life team on April 1, 2021.
“Sara’s knowledge, leadership and experience are widely known and highly regarded in the financial services industry,” said John Borgen, President, Catholic Financial Life. “Beyond her impressive professional background, Sara’s commitment to the community aligns with our mission of serving God through serving others. Her talents and genuine concern for people will be of tremendous value to the organization.”
Walker has an extensive background in investment strategy, most recently serving as senior strategist and regional director of investments for BMO Private Bank. Prior to that, she served as chief economist and investment officer for Associated Bank and was a portfolio manager for Marshall & Ilsley (M&I) Bank. Walker earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.
“I view the opportunity to join Catholic Financial Life as a true gift. Being able to contribute to the financial security of Catholic Financial Life members is an honor,” said Walker. “The thought of being of service to so many hard-working families and individuals fills me with joy and motivates me to do my best. I look forward to joining the leadership team at Catholic Financial Life — sharing lessons learned from each of our careers and giving back to our members and our communities.”
In addition to her career experience, Walker is very involved with the Milwaukee community. She currently serves on the board of SecureFutures, and previously served on the boards for TEMPO Milwaukee, Lad Lake Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Museum and CFA Society of Milwaukee. She is also the meal program coordinator for Three Holy Women/All Saints Catholic Church. Her volunteer experience and commitment to the community align well with Catholic Financial Life’s faith-based and community-focused mission.
“I am thrilled that Sara Walker will be joining the leadership team,” said Bill O’Toole, CEO, Catholic Financial Life. “She brings wisdom and a steady investment approach coupled with passion to make a positive impact in peoples’ lives. She is the perfect fit for this position at Catholic Financial Life.”
ABOUT CATHOLIC FINANCIAL LIFE
Through services including life insurance, retirement planning, education savings and more, Catholic Financial Life has been helping its members protect their financial lives for more than 150 years. With assets of $1.7 billion and members across the United States, Catholic Financial Life’s strength comes from being a different kind of financial community. As a member-owned organization, Catholic Financial Life’s longevity and success are a result of being a trusted financial partner. It has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace seven years in a row. For more information about Catholic Financial Life, visit www.catholicfinanciallife.org.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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