Anne Clarke Wolff

Founder & CEO
Independence Point Advisors

Anne Clarke Wolff is a 30-year transformational leader in the financial services industry with expertise managing large scale global businesses and working with companies through financial life cycles – from initial public offerings to mergers and acquisitions. In 2021, Anne founded Independence Point Advisors (“IPA”), a purpose-built modern investment bank and advisory firm, where she serves as Chief Executive Officer. IPA challenges the status quo on Wall Street to unlock capital and build and protect reputation in the midst of transformational change. Founded on an evidence-based belief that diversity drives stronger business results, Anne has curated a powerhouse team of the industry’s most prestigious and valuable talent. IPA’s unmatched team offers decades of experience and specialized expertise in global risk, geostrategy, cyber security, ESG, human capital and board diversity – top of mind issues facing corporate leaders today.   

Prior to IPA’s launch, Anne spent most of her career managing businesses focused on banking relationships, access to capital markets as well as treasury transformation. During her roles building Bank of America’s $10B Global Corporate Banking business, and as Head of Sales for JP Morgan’s Treasury and Securities Services business, Anne advocated for the integration of technology and banking to drive business results. She also served as Head of North America Corporate Banking at Citigroup and has been repeatedly recognized as one of The Most Powerful Women in Banking by American Banker and Notable Women in Finance by Crain’s New York. 

Anne invests in and mentors fintech companies as well as women technology founders. She serves on the boards of Amphenol Corporation and the Public Theater. She resides in Brooklyn, New York.