Barbara Foster

Barbara Foster has extensive work experience in the financial industry. Barbara is currently the Director of Insurance at Hightower Advisors since May 2021. Prior to that, they worked as the Vice President of High Net Worth Sales and Marketing at Axos Bank from April 2016 to September 2020. Barbara also served as the Director of Business Development at CBIZ Life Insurance Solutions, Inc in 2013. From 2001 to 2012, they held various roles at LPL Financial, including Vice President of Carrier & Agency Management. Barbara's early career was at Nicholas Applegate, where they worked as a Senior Marketing Manager from September 1991 to November 2001, overseeing marketing campaigns and ensuring effective promotion of the company's investment platforms.

Barbara Foster holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Business Administration, Economics, and Marketing from the University of San Diego. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Business Economics from the same institution. In terms of additional certifications, they have completed courses such as "Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: CA Managers Edition V5" at Traliant in June 2023 and "Fundamentals of Digital Marketing" at Google Digital Garage in January 2021. It is also noted that Barbara has certifications in Series 7 and 66 from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, but specific dates of attainment are not available.