C.L. King & Associates is 100% women owned since 1972.
We have 41% diversity representation throughout our organization and we are very proud that 62% of new hires since 2020 have been diverse.
CL King is fully certified as a diverse owned firm by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), as well as three other certifying entities: Supplier Clearinghouse of the California Public Utility Commission, the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, and the NYC Department of Small Business Services. Copies of actual certifications are in links below:
Many times for diverse owned financial services firms, supplier diversity means being a diverse supplier for our clients. However, CL King views this as more dynamic and aims to use diverse suppliers.
We utilize our connections with smaller tier accounts, which are often neglected by larger banks, to bring in hidden and diversely owned accounts into primary underwriting transactions.
CL King recently initiated a partnership with the Center for Women and Business at Bentley University. The Center designs, leads and facilitates leader development, diversity, equity and inclusion programs for corporate partners and students at Bentley University. CL King provides access to financial services by way of internship opportunities in our investment banking group.