HighTower Advisors
HighTower Advisors is a leading wealth management firm supporting the growth of financial advisory businesses and connecting clients with trusted financial advisors.
AUDIENCE: Support staff and operations managers (130 attendees)
LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
CHALLENGE: Balancing personalized client service with leveraging firm-wide technological advancements and investment platforms alongside staying competitive in an ever-evolving and highly regulated financial industry.
CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:
1-hour keynote: “The Keys to Rebuilding: How to Get UN-Stuck”
Delivered live at the HighTower Pinnacle conference at The Gwen Hotel
AV tech check prior to keynote delivery
Engaging, high-energy morning session to open the event
HighTower Advisors, a prominent wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, empowers financial advisory businesses and their clients with strategic support, leadership guidance, and operational excellence. As part of their ongoing commitment to employee development and productivity, HighTower hosted its annual Pinnacle Conference at The Gwen Hotel in downtown Chicago.
The event brought together 130 operations managers and support staff, key professionals responsible for managing the day-to-day functions that keep HighTower’s advisory businesses running efficiently. The goal was to equip these behind-the-scenes leaders with fresh perspective and renewed energy, helping them navigate periods of uncertainty and reclaim momentum in their roles. HighTower sought a keynote that would not only inspire but offer practical strategies for overcoming internal and external roadblocks.
Cara Brookins was invited to open the conference with her keynote “The Keys to Rebuilding: How to Get UN-Stuck.” This motivational session offered actionable strategies for pushing through moments of stagnation, embracing change, and leading from any seat in the room. Drawing from personal experience and compelling stories of resilience, Cara shared how internal blocks can be transformed into catalysts for growth.
To ensure the session landed with impact, Cara coordinated with the event planner and completed a full AV check before the keynote. The result was a seamless, energizing presentation that set the tone for the day and gave attendees clear steps they could take back to their teams.
From morning kickoff to final insights, the session left support professionals feeling seen, empowered, and equipped. The event reinforced Cara’s reputation as a powerful keynote speaker for leadership events, company retreats, and conferences focused on motivation, resilience, and productivity in fast-paced industries like financial services.
