PENSCO, an alternative asset custodian for self-directed IRA investors, announced today that two members of its leadership team – Cynthia Weaver, executive vice president, institutional products and strategy, and Eileen Loustau, senior vice president, marketing, have been named by the San Francisco Business Times to its annual list, The Most Influential Women In Bay Area Business. The list profiles women in a range of fields in the Bay Area who have contributed to the economic wealth and growth of their communities.
Kelly Rodriques, CEO of PENSCO, stated:
“We are extremely proud but not surprised to see Cynthia and Eileen named as influential women because we experience the impact of their contributions every day in the continued growth and success of PENSCO. Their leadership and commitment not only to PENSCO but to the wider Bay Area community sets a high benchmark for all of us.”
Weaver has more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry along with a demonstrated track record of support for educational causes. She currently leads the development of solutions for PENSCO’s institutional partners, which include private issuers/asset sponsors, crowdfunding platforms, financial advisors and private banks. She played a vital role in the launch in 2014 of The PENSCO Marketplace™, a first-of-its kind resource for individuals investing in alternatives, and continues to drive efforts for several strategic initiatives at PENSCO as well as being active in the Bay Area community.
Loustau, a recognized industry thought leader with respect to financial services marketing, is responsible for PENSCO’s retail and institutional marketing strategies, client retention/acquisition programs, digital and social media marketing, client communications, PR and events. She has worked over the past 25 years to integrate leading edge technology into the businesses of many of the world’s preeminent financial companies, including Charles Schwab, Barclays Global Investors, Wells Fargo and Blackrock. She also speaks regularly at industry events to educate financial professionals and investors on the value of social media strategies and has also served as a digital strategist for non-profit arts and healthcare organizations in the community.
View the full Influential Women in Business list here.
