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One of the extraordinary features of Western & Southern Financial Group's Leadership Development Program is our senior management mentoring, which offers LDP Interns and Associates a rich learning experience through interpersonal relationships with top company officers. Regularly scheduled meetings with your mentor provide ongoing one-on-one interaction with senior management. When you are faced with a challenge or new opportunity within the LDP, your mentor provides an experienced perspective and the confidence to address situations more effectively.

As an LDP Intern, you report to the senior officer who heads your assigned unit. This individual also serves as your coach and mentor. During the course of your summer internship, you also meet with other business unit heads throughout the organization.

As an LDP Associate, you report directly to the head of your operation or subsidiary for each of your rotational assignments. A member of senior management is selected as your coach/mentor, who serves as your professional advocate throughout the program.

Learn more about what those currently in the Leadership Development Program have to say about the numerous benefits – both personal and professional – of having this unique senior management mentoring opportunity.



During my rotation at Fort Washington, my expectations were exceeded beyond measure. For nearly a year I worked to help reshape and build the company's marketing, sales, and client services teams and business processes. To top it off, I had a high-caliber executive, Maribeth Rahe, as my personal coach – an LDP feature no one could buy with any budget.

– Justin Stone
Assistant Vice President,
Equity Research Analyst
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.



I always enjoy mentoring a young talented individual who shares my passion for the investment management business. Justin joined us at the right time when we were in the midst of evaluating everything we do in an effort to improve our business processes. He definitely made a difference during his rotation with Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

Justin was actively involved in helping to make our sales, marketing, pubic relations, and client service activities far more scientific and process-driven with goals and objectives that will be evaluated and measured. He was at the forefront of this effort and added so much value. It is wonderful to have Justin’s fresh perspective and to be able to rely so confidently on his process and analytical skills.

– Maribeth Rahe
President and CEO
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.







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