Kirsten Runstrom

Kirsten Runstrom is a Senior Investment Associate at Ellevest, Inc., a New York-based investment firm focused on advancing women's financial well-being through tailored investment solutions. In her current role, she contributes to portfolio construction, trading, and research, with a focus on responsible investing and portfolio strategies designed to support diversity and gender equity. Her responsibilities include due diligence, trade execution, and investment analysis across multi-asset portfolios, emphasizing sustainable investment practices.

Previously, Kirsten held roles as Senior Trading and Research Associate at Empower and as Wealth Advisor Associate at Morgan Stanley, where she supported private client portfolios, trading, and comprehensive financial planning initiatives. Her experience includes in-depth exposure to equity and fixed income markets, retirement planning, and client advisory services.

Kirsten holds a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Cartography from USC and a Bachelor's degree in Geography from UCLA. Her expertise spans sustainable investing, multi-asset strategy, and gender-lens investment, underscoring her commitment to innovative approaches within the wealth management sector.