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Women of Distinction

members and learning what
is important to them."
Stasia started her career
at Wells Fargo and has no
desire to leave this finan-
cial institution, so I had to
ask what it is that makes
Wells Fargo different than
the multitude of banks and
financial institutions that
seem to be springing up
all over. “I have friends at
other financial institutions,
so I have gained insight into
what makes Wells Fargo
stand out. I can genuinely
say we have a vast number
of resources. From our
senior leadership down, it
is unparalleled. We have the
personnel to assist with any
financial need that our cli-
ents require. The other rea- Photos Courtesy of Stasia Krahling
son it is such an outstanding
place to work is that the my Father and Mother. In would make is to always are just a mouse click away.
senior leadership cares not addition, I have been paired be curious and never stop I am a creature that loves
only about my professional with various partners along learning. Professional devel- to learn, so I have explored
development but also my my Wells Fargo journey. opment is key in this area; the available videos and
personal development. Kim Shores, Private Wealth the more information you seminars and found them
When they see me, the Advisor at Wells Fargo, has garner, the more valuable to be extremely informative.
first thing that comes up is been an incredible men- you are to your clients. If So yes, education is import-
how is your husband? How tor. She has expanded my you don't have a mentor, ant in this field as things
is your family? How are professional and personal seek one out. There is a lot change, and to do your
you doing? What exciting way of thinking, and it to be said for experience job expertly, you need to
things are on the horizon was truly all organic. We and having someone who be up to date on the many
for you? To me, that creates had a work experience can answer any questions different options for our
a family atmosphere and is that brought us together, that may arise during your clients. I do, however, have
grounding. This makes me but it didn't end there. We career. All of this starts by colleagues who did not have
know that I am where I'm continued to develop our being curious." the same level of education
supposed to be, and I truly relationship, and I now view So how important was that I had before coming to
believe that is the differen- her as a partner and friend. the education you attained work here, but with the edu-
tiating factor that makes No matter what I talk with before coming to work at cation element provided at
Wells Fargo such a wonder- her about, I know I will Wells Fargo? "Education is Wells Fargo, they are some
ful place to work. receive her honest feedback important, but one of the of the most knowledgeable
Knowing that Stasia and thoughts, allowing me greatest parts of working counterparts that I have."
was raised in a family of to brainstorm with her. I've for Wells Fargo is the level As always, we at San Di-
bankers, I knew that a lot been blessed over and over of ongoing training that is ego Woman Magazine love
of her career success came again with the mentors that available to employees. They to learn about all aspects of
from her familiarity with I have encountered, and I'm have an incredible training the lives of our Women of
the industry and being passionate about learning. program. Their training Distinction, so I asked Sta-
involved from an early age, So, I will always seek out program is not only for sia about her personal life.
but I wondered if she had mentorship." those new to the company. Her face lit up when she
any mentors who directly I asked Stasia what sug- They have an extensive pro- mentioned her husband,
impacted her life and career. gestions she would provide gram to provide continu- Ricky. "I've been happily
"I've been blessed to have to readers interested in a ing education. All of these married for five years to my
many mentors in my life. similar career path. "The courses are one hundred incredible husband, Ricky.
My original mentors are number one suggestion I percent optional, and many We dated for about six

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