The Buzz Behind Our Business

I’ve never met anyone who said “I want to be a Third Party Administrator when I grow up” or “I want to help people understand their retirement account”. In college, I didn’t even know the retirement industry existed. Most people (including myself) find this industry because they stumbled into it .  Many people found retirement plans after working in a completely unrelated industry. Combine the lack of awareness with the Great Resignation that happened during the pandemic and our industry could really use a boost in great talent! 

Queen Bee was born out of my desire to educate students and other math or relationship focused professionals on the retirement industry and to promote the varied and rewarding  careers within our industry to support its growth as more companies implement retirement plans. We aren’t stopping with promote and support, because the last step is the most important – connection! Once Queen Bee has sparked interest, we will connect our talented and aspirational candidates with superior organizations in the retirement planning community.

At Queen Bee, our goal is to be the premier provider of talent for the retirement plan industry!

The Buzz Behind Our Name

A couple of years ago, I decided to make a career change. As I explored my options in this space, I began a deep dive into the many aspects of our industry- the different roles, the talent pool, and all of the unique opportunities!  About the same time, I was seeing a lot of Queen Bees. One of my best friends is a farmer and her social media page boasted about their local honey and the role of the Queen Bee. I know that doesn’t seem like much of a coincidence since she’s a farmer & my friend, so I tried to put it out of my head. Then, I was offered a position with my favorite fiduciary firm (Fiduciary Wise). I am still an active partner, and I really enjoy and respect the people I work with – plus the work we’re doing there is so important!  While staying busy at Fiduciary Wise, more than ever I was hearing from employers about the need for employees to help navigate new 401(k) rules or help service growing business. And… more Queen Bees kept popping up: a story on the radio, a random reference from someone in a conversation, and finally a Starbucks gift card in my desk drawer (where did that thing even come from?). The lightbulb finally went off.  Queen Bees are the heart and soul of the bee colony.  They lay eggs and make more worker bees! Their character drives the character of the entire hive. And that’s exactly what Queen Bee Financial Connections does – promotes our industry, supports growth, and connects talent with the retirement plan community.