The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the Chicago-based industry association advocating for fee-only financial advisors, has appointed Kathryn A. Dattomo to the position of chief executive officer (CEO) effective March 14, the organization said today.
“Kathryn’s strategic drive and her long, distinguished career in the association management community make her the perfect choice to lead NAPFA into the next phase of its development,” said NAPFA Chairman Jeff Jones. “We’re thrilled to welcome Kathryn aboard.”
In her new role as CEO, Dattomo will lead efforts in key areas of advocacy; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and professional excellence, the group said. She will also be responsible for expanding the organization’s programs, while growing and strengthening its membership base.
Dattomo most recently served as chief development officer at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), where she led the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF). Prior to that, she served for 15 years at the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) as executive director of the ASGE Foundation.
Dattomo received a bachelor's degree from DePauw University and a master;s degree in monprofit administration from North Park University. She is both a certified association executive (CAE) and a certified fund raising executive (CFRE).
“NAPFA’s commitment to professional development and member success mirrors my own values,” she said in a prepared statement. “I look forward to upholding the organization’s strong priorities and expanding its reach to advance…the member community and the financial planning profession.”
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Founded in 1983, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors has over 4,500 members nationwide.