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ATTRACTING, RETAINING,
AND MANAGING THE WEALTH
OF WOMEN.Ideas, insights and campaigns that build
business for financial services brands.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Women. Money. Power.
Case Study: +$59 Billion in Assets Under Management
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Expertise in Action
Meet Womenkind
Why Womenkind?
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Since 2008, Womenkind has helped leading financial services brands strengthen their relationships with women.
Our mission is to correct that perception. We uncover the authentic needs, desires and preferences of women for the benefit of a brand’s bottom line.
We research tirelessly to unearth original insights and transform our discoveries into effective strategy and award-winning campaigns that delight and deliver.
Our work has helped Citibank, TD Ameritrade, Mutual of Omaha, and others profit from the wisdom of women.
We invite you to take a look at our thinking and consider how Womenkind's insights can boost your share of this powerful, and largely underleveraged market.
■ Research
■ Strategy
■ Insight
■ Positioning
■ Advertising
■ Content
■ Social
■ Digital
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91% of women feel frustrated with today's marketing messages – they feel ignored, demeaned or pandered to.
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Clearly there is market interest, but the proliferation of content has created a cacophony of misguided information. Never has there been a greater need for clear insights and a resonant voice when speaking to this valuable target.
SEARCH “WOMEN AND MONEY” AND GOOGLE RETURNS
MORE THAN 450 MILLION
RESULTS.
WOMEN. MONEY. POWER. 2WOMEN AND MONEY
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WHY ARE WOMEN STILL AN UNDERLEVERAGEDOPPORTUNITY? Because the financial services industry still fails to effectively market to women. Women are more dissatisfied with financial services than any other industry that affects their daily lives.
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The rate that women’s income is growing faster than men’s over the last decade.
The number of single women buying homes is double that of single men.
Of university, medical, law, and business school graduates are women, creating a new generation of affluent women.
The average number of years women outlive men. Which means their money has to last longer.
Of millennial women identify as single. Fewer plan to get married. And they are having children later in life.
Of women take time out of their careers to provide family care. This affects their lifetime earnings and retirement planning.
WOMEN WANT RESPECT FOR THEIR UNIQUE FINANCIAL REALITY.
Sources: Boston Consulting Group, Citibank, Bloomberg, Bankrate.com, National Association of Realtors
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WOMEN ARE FAR TOO
WEALTHY AND POWERFUL TO
IGNORE.
Women outnumber men as executives in the work force (52%).
53% of working moms are the primary breadwinners.
Women make 85% of spending decisions in the household.
Women now own 30% of all private businesses.
66% of U.S. women report being the chief financial officer of their household, driving purchase, investment and saving decisions, particularly around retirement.
Women control over half the private wealth in the United States and are the primary beneficiaries of the multitrillion dollar wealth transfer expected in the next 40 years.
81% of women change wealth managers and/or financial institutions within one year of their husband’s death or a divorce.
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Source: Women & Co., Womenkind, U.S. Census Bank, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey
Seven essential business reasons to focus on women.
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… AND THE FEMALE ROI IS
EXTRAORDINARY.
$18.557%
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63%
Trillion is earned by women each year.
Of women work with a financial professional.
Women are twice as likely as men to refer business to a financial professional, once trust is established.
Of women stayed with their financial services professional during economic downturns because he/she “knows my family and our goals.”
Source: Women & Co., Womenkind
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Women & Co. was the innovation of Citibank's renowned CMO, Lisa Caputo, who recognized that successful women were underserved by wealth managers, advisors and institutions. She led Women & Co. from conception to an established revenue-generator that over time attracted more than $59 billion in new assets under management.
The following is a selection of Women & Co. strategic initiatives that Womenkind created through three phases.
PHASE I
PHASE II
PHASE III
Creating relationships through fee-based memberships
for high net worth women.
Broadening relationships through a free, go-to resource
for all women seeking to improve their financial foundation.
Deepening relationships with professional women
through a community build out on LinkedIn.
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HOW TO INCREASE ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT BY $59 BILLION.
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Women & Co. was a game-changer for Citi. For the first time, this company marketed financial services directly and respectfully to women.
PHASE ICREATING RELATIONSHIPS
+$59 BILLION3
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CASE STUDYC H A L L E N G E Attract and retain high net worth women to Citi investment products and services.
S O L U T I O N Enhance the Women & Co. platform to be an effective client engagement tool on behalf of Citi and Smith Barney financial advisors.
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"WHERE WISDOM, WEALTH, AND WOMEN MEET" BECAME A GAME-CHANGING POSITIONING, ESTABLISHING CITI AS A THOUGHT LEADER AMONG THIS VALUABLE TARGET.
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WOMEN & CO.SheʼsPUBLICATION: New York MagazineSPREAD 4/C
BLEED: 16X10.75LIVE: 15X9.75TRIM: 15.75X10.5INSERTION (ISSUE) DATE: Feb 22- Mar 1. 2010WOMENKIND
Log on to womenandco.com to learn about the financial realities of a woman’s life.
Women & Co. members from left: Laura, Golbahar, Josy, Kerry, Madeline, Zina, Lynn, Sandra
She’s managed two political campaigns.
She’s launching her own business.
She’s always got a “Plan B.”
She’s newly remarried with new financial goals.
She’s a widow writing a memoir.
She’s the CFO of her family, and manages every cent.
The financial realities of a woman’s life are unique.
Women & Co. helps her be prepared for anything.
Different stages. Different paths. Like you, each of these members of Women & Co. has her heart set on her goals, and her mind set
on attaining them. As women, they share unique situations that impact their financial plans — like being the one in charge of her
family’s finances and planning for college, career changes, and retirement. Women & Co. is a financial community created for women.
It’s a welcoming place to strengthen financial knowledge and benefit from a strong community. Powered by women, backed by Citi.
© 2010 Citicorp North America, Inc.
Women & Co. is a membership service that provides financial education and related resources intended for informational purposes only. No feature of the membership shall constitute an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Women and Company, Women & Co., Citibank, Citi, Citi with Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc. Where wisdom, wealth and women meet is a service mark of Citigroup Inc. Women & Co., Citibank, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are affiliated businesses under the common control of Citigroup Inc.
The positioning was completely integrated through a unified campaign from financial advisor training to consumer awareness and education.
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THE CAMPAIGN CULTIVATED CITI BRAND LOYALISTS THROUGH INTEGRATED MARKETING AND ADVERTISING.
Award-winning print campaign
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WOMEN & CO.RunsPUBLICATION: New York MagazineSPREAD 4/C
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Log on to womenandco.com to help make sure your finances are keeping up with you.
Women & Co. members from left:Jeanette, Livia, Lynn, Susan, Tracey,
Darry, Nancy, Stacey, Julie
Runs after 3 kids.
Runs a yoga studio.
Runs the finances for her family.
Runs back home to help out her parents.
Runs a marathon from time to time.
Runs what seems like a marathon every day.
Runs it all by her financial advisor, just to be sure.
Financial information and support for women who
run the world they live in.
Real life. Real members of Women & Co. Like you, each is keeping pace with her needs, her plans, and
her definition of financial success. Yet each faces similar challenges like caring for an aging parent,
learning how to make her money work harder, or starting a new business. Women & Co. is a financial
community where savvy women come together to sharpen their fiscal focus. Your smarts, propelled by Citi.
© 2010 Citicorp North America, Inc.
Women & Co. is a membership service that provides financial education and related resources intended for informational purposes only. No feature of the membership shall constitute an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Women and Company, Women & Co., Citibank, Citi, Citi with Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc. Where wisdom, wealth and women meet is a service mark of Citigroup Inc. Women & Co., Citibank, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are affiliated businesses under the common control of Citigroup Inc.
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WOMEN & CO.BalancingPUBLICATION: New York MagazineSPREAD 4/C
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Life’s a balancing act. Go to womenandco.com for support.
Women & Co. members from left:Venessa, Rose, Madeline, Fay,
Enid, Emily, Betty, Erica
Balancing her dreams and realities.
Balancing ever-changing priorities.
Balancing the hope to retire with the fear of slowing down.
Balancing her family with her ambitions.
Balancing yesterday with today and tomorrow.
Balancing her checkbook, her assets, her time, her job,
her kids and her marriage.
Life makes financial demands.
Women & Co. makes financial sense.
You may have something in common with these members of Women & Co. They have their own ideas about financial
success and unique situations that impact it all. Some leave work to care for their children. Others help support their
parents. And many wish they had started investing earlier. Women & Co. is a financial community dedicated to women’s
financial realities. It’s where women build financial knowledge and confidence. The strength of women, backed by Citi.
© 2010 Citicorp North America, Inc.
Women & Co. is a membership service that provides financial education and related resources intended for informational purposes only. No feature of the membership shall constitute an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Women and Company, Women & Co., Citibank, Citi, Citi with Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc. Where wisdom, wealth and women meet is a service mark of Citigroup Inc. Women & Co., Citibank, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are affiliated businesses under the common control of Citigroup Inc.
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Log on to womenandco.com to get even smarter about money.
Women & Co. members from left:Sylvia, Margaret, Donna, Laura,Erin, Renee, Barbara, Michelle
Learning to be prepared for anything.
Learning to stop worrying about the future.
Learning to trust her investing instincts.
Learning that experiences are more important than possessions.
Learning that there’s always more to learn.
Learning financial health is important for her wellbeing.
Life makes women wiser.
The Women & Co. community helps make them stronger.
Like you, each of these members of Women & Co. has her own idea of financial success, and a unique situation that impacts
her plans. Being responsible for her family’s investments, or starting to save for retirement later than she probably should have
are among some of them. Women & Co. is a financial community for and about women like you. It’s a comfortable place to
enhance your fiscal savvy, bolster your confidence and help you create solid financial strategies. Your smarts, propelled by Citi.
© 2010 Citicorp North America, Inc.
Women & Co. is a membership service that provides financial education and related resources intended for informational purposes only. No feature of the membership shall constitute an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Women and Company, Women & Co., Citibank, Citi, Citi with Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc. Where wisdom, wealth and women meet is a service mark of Citigroup Inc. Women & Co., Citibank, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are affiliated businesses under the common control of Citigroup Inc.
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WOMEN & CO.SheʼsPUBLICATION: New York MagazineSPREAD 4/C
BLEED: 16X10.75LIVE: 15X9.75TRIM: 15.75X10.5INSERTION (ISSUE) DATE: Feb 22- Mar 1. 2010WOMENKIND
Log on to womenandco.com to learn about the financial realities of a woman’s life.
Women & Co. members from left: Laura, Golbahar, Josy, Kerry, Madeline, Zina, Lynn, Sandra
She’s managed two political campaigns.
She’s launching her own business.
She’s always got a “Plan B.”
She’s newly remarried with new financial goals.
She’s a widow writing a memoir.
She’s the CFO of her family, and manages every cent.
The financial realities of a woman’s life are unique.
Women & Co. helps her be prepared for anything.
Different stages. Different paths. Like you, each of these members of Women & Co. has her heart set on her goals, and her mind set
on attaining them. As women, they share unique situations that impact their financial plans — like being the one in charge of her
family’s finances and planning for college, career changes, and retirement. Women & Co. is a financial community created for women.
It’s a welcoming place to strengthen financial knowledge and benefit from a strong community. Powered by women, backed by Citi.
© 2010 Citicorp North America, Inc.
Women & Co. is a membership service that provides financial education and related resources intended for informational purposes only. No feature of the membership shall constitute an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Women and Company, Women & Co., Citibank, Citi, Citi with Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc. Where wisdom, wealth and women meet is a service mark of Citigroup Inc. Women & Co., Citibank, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are affiliated businesses under the common control of Citigroup Inc.
Print advertising drove awareness and interest.
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Digital ads created strong response and leads.
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MEMBER VIDEOS PRESENTED IN RICH MEDIA INSPIRED DIALOGUE.
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CONSTANTLY UPDATED WEBSITE CONTENT HELPED CREATE A GO-TO RESOURCE FOR FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS.
Original web content
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How You Might Squeeze More Happiness Out of Your Dollars
pleasure from these purchases soon fades.
This is less likely to happen if we spend our money on experiences. Suppose we
take the family to Europe. The trip is quickly over and nothing of tangible value remains.
But that’s an advantage. Unlike objects, such experiences don’t grow old and become
irksome. Instead, all we are left with are fond memories that may grow fonder over time.
In fact, it seems women are in touch with the importance of life’s intangibles. We
learned from the Women and Affluence 2010 study that, despite the recent turmoil
in the economy, women’s financial values have held steadfast. They remain focused
on building financial security and quality of life for themselves and their families.
2. Count your blessings. The thrill from the new house, car, and clothes may soon
wane. You might also quickly forget the latest promotion. Even the trip to Europe
can eventually become a distant memory.
To counteract all of this, go out and celebrate the promotion. Remember the trip
by framing a few vacation photos. Stop for a moment and admire your house. This
should allow you to hang onto the good feelings for longer.
3. Strive for a sense of control. We don’t do very well with uncertainty. Some is
inevitable. But some we inflict on ourselves. For instance, if buying the big house
means living in a distant suburb, we will have the uncertainty of a long commute,
never knowing how bad the traffic will be.
4. Find a purpose. Forget endless leisure. We don’t really want that. Instead, what
we want is a sense of purpose to our lives.
Keep this in mind as you think about how you spend your spare time and what you
might do in retirement. We imagine we would be happy devoting our days to lazing
around on the couch. But we will likely be far happier if we take on challenging
tasks that we’re likely to succeed at. That might mean training to run a marathon,
helping our favorite charity, or going back to school to get a degree.
5.Give a little. Volunteering isn’t just good for the community. It also makes
us feel good. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors lived in small groups where it was
important to behave well toward others and have a good reputation. Maybe it is
no great surprise we enjoy helping our fellow citizens.
6.Make time for friends and family. Fly across the country to see the grandchildren.
Take your spouse to the theatre. Or simply invite friends over for a barbeque.
This is the stuff that life is made of. Researchsuggests that spending time with those we loveis a huge source of happiness. Looking for agood way to spend your money and your time?Try spending it with friends and family.
Source: Women and Affluence 2010: The Era of FinancialResponsibility survey was conducted by Synovate in August 2009. Respondents were interviewed online,consisting of 1,026 women between the ages of 40-70.
Source: For a discussion of adaptation, including howit relates to material goods and experiences, see“Happiness for Sale,” Journal of Consumer Research,Aug. 2009, by Nicolao et al.
Jonathan Clements is Director of Financial Educationfor Citi Personal Wealth Management. He is the formerpersonal-finance columnist for The Wall Street Journaland author of “The Little Book of Main Street Money”(Wiley, 2009), from which this article is adapted.
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L o g o n . S h a r e K n o w l e d g e . B o l s t e r C o n f i d e n c e . D e f i n e W e a l t h . w o m e n a n d c o . c o m
“I want to be able to choose what I
want to do and to usethat flexibility to do
only what I feel passionate about.”
Latoya Member since 2007
Some years ago, mymanager at the timebegan my year-end per-formance review withstartling questions. “Areyou happy?” he asked.“Are you having fun?”Caught completely offguard by his candor, Iwondered, “Why doeshe care? Was he payingme to have fun or to get
the job done?” As time went on, I began to understand and appreciate his point.
Given the significant proportion of our lives wespend at work, we can’t do something simply forthe title, prestige or even money. Ideally, we shoulddo something we’re truly passionate about, thatfulfills us personally and emotionally. The adage“Do what you love and the money will follow” has
eloquent meaning. It’s a wonderful privilege whenwe are able to make a living by pursuing our passion professionally. I count myself in this groupand I take a moment every day to be grateful for it.
For others, what is personally fulfilling may not befinancially fulfilling, so work becomes the meansfor financing a passion. Whether it’s runningmarathons, or in the case of my friend Trish whoset up a feral cat colony in her community, the ability to take time out of a busy work scheduleand act on a passion can help keep each one of us fulfilled.
But what if your passion has gotten lost in thenever-ending barrage of e-mails, meetings anddeadlines? What if what attracted you to a particular field when you started out no longergives you the same sense of satisfaction? The goodnews is that it’s n ever too late to reconnect with your passion – and never too early to start
planning your next move. It takes discipline, perseverance and a willingness to take a chance.
Most importantly: Don’t worry. You don’t have to take this journey alone. Friends, family and colleagues can provide invaluable insight and perspective. Support can come from many places,including Women & Co. We’re committed to bringingyou articles, resources and other tools to help youlive a more financially – and consequently, emo-tionally – fulfilled life.
To read more about making your passion work, visit the Life Stages & Planning section of womenandco.com to read my article, Taking Stock: Tomorrow Can Belong to Those Who PrepareToday, and more.
Make Your Passion Work
Linda Descano, CFA®
President, Women & Co.
I N V E S T M E N T A N D I N S U R A N C E P R O D U C T S : N O T F D I C I N S U R E D · N O T A B A N K D E P O S I T ·N O T I N S U R E D B Y A N Y F E D E R A L G O V E R N M E N T A G E N C Y · N O B A N K G U A R A N T E E · M A Y L O S E V A L U E
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Log on today and experiment with thecountless new features. We look forward toseeing you where Wisdom, Wealth andWomen Meet!
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Women & Co. is a membership service that provides financial education and related resources intended for informational purposes only. No feature of the membership shall constitute an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Citigroup entities and Morgan StanleySmith Barney LLC pay an annual fee to Women & Co. for expenses relating to the delivery of membership services to clients. A member is not required to be a customer of a Citigroup entity or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC to enroll. Women and Company, Women & Co., Citibank, Citi, and Citi withArc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc. Where wisdom, wealth and women meet is a service mark of Citigroup Inc. Women & Co., Citibank, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are affiliated businesses under the common control of Citigroup Inc. Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates do not provide tax or legal advice. To the extent that this material or any attachment concerns tax matters, it is not intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. The views expressed in Women & Co. educational and related publications constitute the judgment of the author(s) as of the publication date and are subject to change without notice. The opinion of a Women & Co. member may not be representative of all members and is not indicative of future results or financial success. © 2010 Citicorp North America, Inc.
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Like most women, I play many roles in life. One that is particularly near anddear to me is that of sister to a special needs individual. I am fortunate enoughto have the financial ability to contribute to the living and medical expensesmy brother needs to manage his disability. Doing so gives me a great deal ofsatisfaction. It also takes careful planning.
According to the Social Security Administration, government benefits such asSupplemental Security Income and Medicaid are a primary source of incomeand health care for most individuals with special needs. I was surprised tolearn that the limit for countable resources, like incomes and financial investments a special needs person can maintain is only $2,000 - any excess,and they risk losing these benefits.
With the help of a team of knowledgeable professionals, my family establisheda Special Needs Trust (SNT) so additional funds could be put towards my
brother’s care in the future without compromising the benefits he receivestoday. While we appointed my mother as trustee to manage and administer the SNT, other families may want to consider other trusted relatives,friends or professionals who could perform these duties. Talk with your family to determine who might be the best trustee in your particular situation.
In addition to planning, communication is important when preparing for aloved one’s care. My family makes sure to keep the lines open about our specific plan which helps make sure future monetary gifts are directed to theSNT, not my brother. Doing so helps safeguard all the resources available tohim and enriches his quality of life.
I encourage you to visit the Estate & Legacy page at womenandco.com tolearn more about different types of trusts. The Life Stages & Planning pagealso has more information about helping your loved ones in need.
Special Needs take Special PlanningBy Holly Gallo, Relationship Manager
T h e c om m u n i t y ne w s l e t t e r
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n recent decades, the U.S. standard of living has vastly improved, and so has women’s financial
influence. According to Linda Descano, CFA®, Women & Co.’s President, “Women are creating and
controlling more wealth than ever before and the results of our latest survey, Women and Affluence 2010:
The Era of Financial Responsibility, reinforces that their influence only continues to grow.”
Yet Americans, on average, report being no more satisfied with their lives. Money, it appears, hasn’t
bought much happiness. Why not? Psychologists posit the notion of the “hedonic treadmill.” The idea:
We strive to get that bigger house or next promotion. But the thrill quickly wears off and soon we are
lusting after something else.
How can we get ourselves off the treadmill and potentially squeeze more happiness out of our
dollars? Here are six suggestions:
1. Consider buying experiences, rather than things. When we consider what we would do with extra
money, we typically imagine buying things—a new car, a bigger house, new clothes. Problem is, the
Dear Member:
Are you feeling happier? By now the New Year is well
under way, and hopefully the struggles we faced
in 2009 are fading into distant memories. The good
news is that as women, we continue to advance. In
fact, a new national survey of affluent
women, Women and Affluence
2010: The Era of Financial
Responsibility, conducted by
Women & Co., reveals that
women’s financial influence
and confidence continues to
grow year after year. Does
knowing that make you feel more
satisfied with the development in your own life?
I believe that personal satisfaction is one important
element in our overall happiness. In his article,
Jonathan Clements, Director of Financial Education
for Citi Personal Wealth Management, writes,
“Research suggests that spending time with those
we love is a huge source of happiness.” No one would
disagree with that, but it’s interesting to ponder
how many sources of happiness there are in our lives.
This issue of Wisdom, Wealth, & Women explores
satisfaction and how to determine what could bring
more joy and fulfillment to our lives. Whether it’s
saving for retirement, caring for a loved one, or finding
our true passion, the insights shared here are
intended to stimulate your own ideas for discovering
what could make you happier.
Wishing all women wealth and wisdom,
How You Might Squeeze More
happiness Out of Your Dollars
Wisdom,Wealth,
&Women womenandco.com
Volume 10 • Issue 1 Spring 2010| |
L o g o n . S h a r e K n o w l e d g e . B o l s t e r C o n f i d e n c e . D e f i n e W e a l t h . w o m e n a n d c o . c o m
“I never see myself retiring
because my passion and work
are congruent.”
Paulette, Member since 2009
IBy Jonathan Clements, Director of Financial Education, Citi Personal Wealth Management
Lisa Caputo
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Women & Co.
continued on next page
in this issue
Squeezing Happiness Out of Our Dollars
Planning for Special Needs
Finding Your Passion
Protecting Your Identity
Happiness and Fulfillment:
The Stuff Life Is Made Of
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Organizing your files is a step-by-step process of planning and preparation.
It’s not simple, but once you get a filing system together it should be easy to
maintain. To help get your financial records in order, complete the Women & Co.
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Brokerage and investment
statements, securities certificates
Retirement plan statements: 401(k),
403(b), pension, profit sharing
Social Security number and annual
earnings statement
Income tax records (Keep at least
7 years of records. Pull last year’s
to share with your financial advisor.)
Life insurance
Medical/Dental insurance
and policy manuals
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THE CAMPAIGN HELPED TRAIN ADVISORS TO UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND BETTER NURTURE THEIR RELATIONSHIPS.
W h e r e W i s d o m , W e a l t h a n d W o m e n m e e t . sm
Wh y W o m e n & c o . ?
Wh at i s ava i l a b l e o n w o m e n a n d c o . c o m ?
Wh at c l i e n t s a r e s ay i n g :Wh at y o u r c o l l e a g u e s
a r e s ay i n g :
of affluent women
are moderately or
highly-involved in
the oversight of their wealth and
management of the family’s assets. 88%
of women consider
themselves the cFo
of their household,
responsible for the majority of
financial decisions.
63%of estates are inherited
by women.
of heirs change financial
advisors after a wealth
transfer.
70%
92%
-campden media, 2009
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portfolio managers,
and other
professionals on
topics such as
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and global
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audio and Video
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articles and
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master class
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newsletters
clients have access
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THE CAMPAIGN STIMULATED AN AUTHENTIC DIALOGUE WITH WOMEN IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF THEIR CHOICE.
American Banker Conference
California Women’s Conference
Speaking engagements reached opinion leaders in financial services as well as professional women.
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AS A RESULT, WOMEN BEGAN TO VIEW CITI IN A MORE MEANINGFUL WAY. In-branch seminars and events
Work-site seminars at Citi At work company locations
Seminars provided a unique and deep brand experience.
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After seeing Women & Co.’s campaign, consumers’ perceptions of Citi changed as follows:
Citi CMO cites Womenkind for “nailing” Brand Platform, Positioning, and VOICE with the award-winning campaign.
INCREASED
12%
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11%
INCREASED
10%
INCREASED
8%
“Citi provides financial education.”
“Citi is a resource for unbiased financial
information.”
“Citi offers financial information women want.”
“Citi helps build financial knowledge and confidence.”
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WOMEN & CO. EFFECTIVELY RESHAPED PERCEPTIONS ABOUT CITI WITH THE AFFLUENT AUDIENCE.
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BUSINESS RESULTS■ Across various banking and brokerage product offerings,
clients engaged in Women & Co. generated higher client net revenue than those who didn’t.
■ Women & Co. members enrolled through Citi channels generated $191 million in new revenue the first year.
■ Women & Co. clients opened 168,741 net new accounts over a five-year period.
■ Women & Co. attracted more than $59 billion in assets under management in its first eight years.
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ACCOUNTS, BALANCES AND REVENUE INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY.
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5 100 100
10 200 200
15 300 300
400 400
500 500
Average Accounts Per Household
Women & Co. Enrolled Clients Citigold Citi at Work
Total Balances Per Household ($) Average Monthly CNR Per Household ($)
Source: Citibank
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WOMEN & CO. CLIENTS STUCK WITH CITI LONGER.
0
25
50
75
100
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% Clients with Accounts for 10+ Years
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FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DEEPENED AND CLIENT SATISFACTION INCREASED DRAMATICALLY.
Source: Women & Co.
0 020% 20%40% 40%60% 60%80% 80%100% 100%
Satisfied with their Women & Co. experience
More likely to consider new or additional products and services from Citibank
Feel better about being a client of Citibank because
of Women & Co.
Feel better aboutrecommending Citibank
Highly value their Women & Co. membership
Believe that Women & Co. is helping them work more effectively
with their banker/advisor
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In 2012, Women & Co. expanded its Web platform to include more thought leadership content and removed the Citi client privilege wall. The proprietary educationalfinancial content created by Womenkind then became available to anyone who logged on. Womenkind’s expertise in content and relationship marketing helped Women & Co. further expand its reach and recognition to masses of women.
PHASE II BROADENING RELATIONSHIPS
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CASE STUDYC H A L L E N G E Rebrand Women & Co. and develop an engagement strategy to create a positive halo for the Citi brand.
S O L U T I O N Establish Citibank thought leadership through Women & Co. as a financial education platform andcommunity for all women, not just Citi clients. Rebrand and reimagine the possibilities.
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THE WOMEN & CO. BRAND IDENTITY AND WEB PLATFORM WERE REDESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO A BROADER, LESS AFFLUENT TARGET OF WOMEN.
New, more accessible brand ID and design
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Women & Co. banners on Citi digital properties linking to the Women & Co. website
THE NEW CONTENT SITE WAS PROMOTED ACROSS CITI CHANNELS AND PLATFORMS.
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New Baby, New Financial PrioritiesWhat You Need to Know When Your C lients Become Mothers
BILLS
Parenting
80%Finances
57%Relationship withSpouse/partner
48%Optimism about personal finances rises with income
are very orsomewhat optimistic45%
Big Change in Mom’s Role in Family Finances Post-Baby
+15%CHANGE49%
PRE-BABY64%POST
Deciding on financial products and accounts for the family
Determining the need for new financial products and accounts for the family
of moms make a majority of daily money decisions in their family.57%
Financial Priorities $ $$
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2
3
4
Education Savings
Lowering Expenses
Retirement Planning
Investing
of moms seek out other moms on how they address their own finances.
43%
of moms feelhelpful when sharing advice and tips with other moms.
2/3
How Banks CanMeet Moms’ NeedsMoms want expert advice on finances and products to help them reach their financial goals. Top kinds of information that moms are seeking:
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Money-Saving Tips
Education Savings/Planning Solutions
How to Develop a Longer-Term Financial Plan
Investment Strategies & Advice
New moms are focused on their family’s financial future: Talk to her about long-term planning, products, and solutions that fit this need.
Moms have a myriad of responsibilities including making money decisions for her family: Make it convenient and easy for her.
New moms talk to other moms and share tips: Provide access to expert advice
and community.
Don’t Test Her Patience
Debit Card Fees
42%
Automated Customer Service
38%
78%Special Checking & Savings Programs
for Kids
Drive-Up ATMs
50%
Take Careof Her
Women & Co. can share additional information about the research and talk to you about engaging women in your business.
CONTACT: Lauren CoulstonEmail: [email protected]: (212) 793-1314
Key findings from Women & Co.’s customer research with BabyCenter about moms conducted in Fall 2011.
Research results from U.S. moms with HHI $75K+.
Top Three Topics On Mom’s MindFinances Are Top of MindMoms Are Taking a More
Active Role as
C F O
Motherhood and Money:
Key Takeaways
SHAREABLE SOCIAL CONTENT MOTIVATED WOMEN TO TALK ABOUT THEIR FINANCES, AND THINK MORE ABOUT THEIR MONEY AND FINANCIAL CHOICES.
Infographics for social sharing
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OPTIMIZED POSITIVE IMAGERY AND LOYALTY.
91%
62%
90%
81%
Satisfied with their Women & Co. experience.
Believe that Women & Co. is helping them work more effectively with their banker/advisor.
More likely to refer new business to Citi because of their Women & Co. experience.
Feel better about working with Citi because of Women & Co.
BUSINESS RESULTS
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PHASE III DEEPENING RELATIONSHIPS
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To more thoroughly connect with younger, professional women, Women & Co. partnered with LinkedIn to launch Connect: Professional Women’s Network. The collaborative effort was a first-of-its-kind community, facilitated via LinkedIn. The group page featured user-generated content and news, as well as seeded content developed and delivered by Womenkind.
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CASE STUDYC H A L L E N G E Rapidly grow the Women & Co. community and drive brand halo for Citi.
S O L U T I O N Through a proprietary content partnership with LinkedIn, create a native community of engaged professional women within our target.
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5 Stepsto transformyour careernow.
A lifetimeof financial
strength.Deliveredweekly:Email
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LINKEDIN AND CITI: THE PREMIER DIGITAL DESTINATION FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO SHARE, DISCOVER AND CONNECT ON THE WORLD’S LARGEST PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL NETWORK.
Banner Advertising
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CREATIVE CONTENT TAILORED TOWARD THE PROFESSIONAL WOMAN’S INTERESTS AND NEEDS.
Infographics for PR and social sharings
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BUSINESS RESULTS■ 226% year-over-year growth in earned impressions.
■ The launch of Connect: Professional Women’s Network generated nearly 8 million impressions.
■ Achieved a 40-fold increase in site traffic.
■ Maintained 500K UV/month, increased time spent on site, repeat visits and email registration.
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■ Creating a woman’s program for TD Ameritrade from the ground up
■ Financial education for Citi
■ Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance
PORTFOLIO OF ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE
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PORTFOLIOCHALLENGE 81% of women who divorce or survive a spouse leave their financial advisors and move their assetswithin the first year.
SOLUTION Position TD Ameritrade as the go-to resource for shepherding women through major life transitionswith a content-rich website.
EXPERTISE IN ACTION4
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FEATURE REAL-LIFE STORIES OF BOTH INVESTORS AND ADVISORS.
Original video content featured TD Ameritrade’s highly trained, sympathetic and proactive staff
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DEVELOP DEEP, RICH, AND RELEVANT CONTENT FOR WOMEN AT A TIME WHEN THEY ARE MOST LIKELY TO CHANGE ADVISORS OR MOVE THEIR MONEY.
Content pertinent to widows and divorcées
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PROFITABLE RELATIONSHIP BUILDING:
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CLIENT INTERACTION DURING LIFE TRANSITION
“When Life Changes, Money Changes. When Money Changes, Life Changes.”
Susan Bradley, Founder, Sudden Money Institute
Overview
Life transitions can have an enormous impact on financial decisions. Consider the fact that 80% of women outlive their
husbands and 70% change financial advisors within a year of the loss of their spouse. Meeting our clients’ needs the right
way, at the right time, can help drive asset retention and strengthen client loyalty.
As part of our commitment to nurturing valuable client relationships, TD Ameritrade has created a program called Life
2.0 to serve as a resource to our associates, clients, prospective clients and anyone who is experiencing significant life
transition: a new marriage, becoming a parent, divorce or the loss of a spouse.
It is clear that significant life events present an opportunity to provide empathetic service that helps strengthen and grow
client relationships. Your extra support of a client during this time can foster a sense of security and trust, leading to the
retention of assets and future aggregation assets.
Reach Out To Retain Customers
Many of your clients may experience life events that have the potential to dramatically transform their financial situations.
Losing a spouse, through divorce or death, can create extreme stress and a loss of hope, putting them at risk for making
rash financial decisions—including withdrawing investments or switching financial professionals.
Know Your Customer:
• Fact: 80-90% of women will be solely responsible for their finances sometime in their lifetime.
Source: Center for Women and Retirement research
•Fact:70% of widows change financial professionals within one year of their husband’s death.
•Fact:More than 50% of marriages end in divorce, frequently resulting in a loss of assets for financial institutions.
Three Steps To Positive Engagement:
• READY to listen
• RESPOND in a timely and helpful manner
• RETAIN the client and help build assets
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LIfe 2.0: Tomorrow
Begins Today
Overview
As part of our commitment to nurturing valuable client relationships, TD
Ameritrade has created a program to serve as a resource to our clients,
prospective clients, and anyone who is experiencing significant life transitions: a
new marriage, becoming a parent, divorce or the loss of a spouse.
Life 2.0 is a comprehensive initiative designed to provide clients with the
information and guidance essential during times of change. Life transitions
impact financial decisions. Therefore, meeting our clients’ needs the right way, at
the right time, can help drive asset retention and strengthen client loyalty.
The program targets those clients experiencing change, many who could use the
support of thoughtful information specific to their situation. TD Ameritrade
will generate awareness of Life 2.0 with an email introduction to approximately
600,000 female clients.
The program includes a dedicated Life 2.0 microsite (www.tdameritrade.com/life)
featuring multimedia content, worksheets, checklists, and commentary-infused
tips, resources, links and inspirational ideas for successfully navigating life’s
transitions.
Our goal is to foster and strengthen client relationships through deeper
understanding of the client’s personal circumstances. Please forward your
questions and comments to [email protected].
Summary Guide
Helping Your Client
Before, During and
After Divorce
Starting over, stronger and smarter.
Whether amicable or contentious, divorce can be a stressful and life-altering
event. Your professional guidance, supported by TD Ameritrade’s vast array
of investment tools and educational resources, could be the cornerstone of
your client’s planning and recovery team. Be there to assist with goal-setting
and prioritizing as your client begins to envision a new financial future. Your
contribution to a revised and focused strategic action plan will set the foundation
for an enduring financial partnership and future aggregation of assets.
Step 1. Help assess your client’s current position.
During transition, your client may feel confused, stressed and extremely
emotional. Assist your client in determining their financial needs across a
spectrum of time horizons, and help establish a contextual framework for making
the first round of important decisions.
Step 2. Help create options.
To help your client avoid regrets a year after the divorce is finalized, encourage
your client to prioritize and articulate their financial needs at the outset of the
negotiation process. Discuss multiple financial scenarios based on different
settlement outcomes.
Step 3. Devise a plan for a brighter future.
Once your client can envision and articulate how the next phase of life will take
shape, there is likely to be more comfortable communication at the negotiation
table. Utilize the Divorce Settlement Scenario Worksheet, in the appendix to help
your client structure and prepare for settlement discussions.
Step 4. Help clients rebuild.
As your client emerges from an emotionally charged and perhaps financially
daunting period, encourage them to establish new parameters for the future
by aligning their goals with their financial reality. Help establish benchmarks
for retirement planning and investment strategy, as they begin to absorb the
financial impact of their life transition.
HELP ADVISORS ATTRACT AND RETAIN WOMEN.
Resources for clients and advisors.
The Loss of a Spouse Through Death or Divorce
SITUATION:
A client calls with unfortunate news regarding the imminent or recent loss of a
spouse. Recognize that the client may be emotionally devastated and prefer not to
discuss financial matters. However, certain realities require immediate action, so
the client may have no choice but to confront the matter. In this case, it’s in the best
interest of the relationship to help calm, soothe and alleviate the client’s stress.
REACT:
• Express sympathy: A bereaved client’s life has been permanently altered.
Even though your client might seem to be coping well, stress can interfere with
their ability to process next steps. Offer condolences and demonstrate compassion
through your service.
• Listen: A client who is newly widowed or who has a terminally ill spouse could
require very specific information, or expect nothing more than your support as a
sounding board. In either case, good listening skills are critical. Carefully tune into
your client’s practical needs and feelings. If a client becomes upset discussing these
issues, gently suggest continuing the conversation at a better time.
• Be there: The majority of new widows will switch financial advisors within one
year. Convey respect and understanding to a client in need, and demonstrate that
you value the relationship and are here to help.
RESPOND:
• Reach out: After listening carefully to your client, ask thoughtful questions to
determine what information is relevant to the specific situation. For instance:
Did your spouse have a will? Are you aware of all accounts?
• Here to help: Remember this is an overwhelming experience for many people.
Offer gentle assistance to help your client take the important next steps. Express
your availability to answer any questions and concerns that may arise.
• Look ahead: As your clients move through the grieving process, offer
suggestions for organizing assets and debts proactively. Guide your clients to the
online checklists and worksheets downloadable from the Life 2.0 microsite, at
www.tdameritrade/life.
RETAIN:
• Maintain interest: Continue to nurture the relationship by offering kind
support throughout the grieving process. Your client will eventually emerge and be
ready to take the next steps in financial management.
When Life Takes a
Turn:
Offering Support
When Clients Need
It Most
Planning for or dealing with life transitions.
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PORTFOLIO
CHALLENGE Drive conversation and advocacy of Citi by educating and informing consumers about Citi’s solutions to their financial concerns.
SOLUTIONCreate a global content strategy and architecture.
CAMPAIGNWe created custom-made content (infographics,listicles, long-form articles) around essentialproduct lines and corporate initiatives under the unifying theme of “How to finance the life you want.” Content was distributed via Citi digital properties, and through social media and PR channels.
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HAVE YOUSPOTTED ONE?
There are
332Citi Bike stations throughout
MANHATTAN& BROOKLYN
W 20TH ST& 11TH AVE
Bike commuters reportLOWER STRESSand greater feelings of
FREEDOM,RELAXATIONand EXCITEMENT
AVERAGE RIDE:
{ 13.4 MINUTES
May 27, 2013The essential blue bike makes itsdebut on the streets of New York
is the most popular station
The furthest distancebetween two stations:
Hell’s Kitchento Bed Stuy
9.7 miles
Jan 2014Exclusive ThankYou Concert with Imagine Dragons.
Feb 2014Team USA Sponsorship Fan Count races toward the million mark. 977,699.
May 2013More fun in store. The Citi Private Pass Match-Up App launches on Facebook.
July 2013 It’s a hot summer forfan growth. 780,081.
Dec 2013You can beat that growth. Culinary Beats draws fan base closer to a million.
Oct 2013Baby, you’re a firework. Katy Perry featured at Soundcheck with ThankYou Cardmembers.
Aug 2013Citi launches Second Lollapalooza Sweepstakes. LOL!
Feb 2013Facebook <3Citi. 674,105.
Nov 2010US Consumer Facebook page age is created.
Dec 2010Almost 10,000 fans in the first 30 days.
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May 2011A slow and steady build. 12,791 fans.
Oct 20113 Ways to Rock Sweepstakes rocksthe fan base. Spikesto 182,012 over thenext 3 months.
Aug 2011Beyonce begins 4 Night Residency at Roseland Ballroom. Fan Count explodes to 102,433.
Jan 2012ThankYou Points Sharing App makes its debut on Facebook. Thank you members earn over 20 million points by linking their accounts to the app.
May 2012 Fan growth continues on a powerful trajectory. 343,487.
Nov 2012Smile for the camera. Citi launches First Facebook Only Offer - ThankYou Point Redemption for Nikon.
Dec 2012The fans just keep coming. 619,929.
Oct 2012 Fan base reachesthe half-million mark.
Sept 2012Alicia Keys – Exclusive Video Content, Followedby Private Concert for AAdvantage Cardmembers.
Aug 2012London Olympic Games. Fan base continue to race ahead.
Jul 2012Lollapalooza Sweepstakes launches with much fanfare.
April 2014 Millionth Fanon Facebook
2011
2012
2013
2014
2010
ONE MILLION
FANSAND GROWING
ONE MILLION
FANSAND GROWING
The Unstoppable Force of Cition Facebook
Posts 1,731 Likes 1,442,052 Comments 56,137 Shares 51,167A MILLION FANS A flurry of activity! “
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Timely, relevant content keeps Citi top of mind.
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