First Trust's Vice President, Advisor Consultant, Jackie Wilke, applies her expertise in modern business development strategies, coaching, consulting, and presentations to build client-focused businesses. Jackie helps financial professionals, teams, RIAs, and firms identify, design, and execute growth-focused strategies. Jackie advocates for the financial professional to evaluate if their value proposition in communication and delivery aligns with modern multi-generational families, next-gen investors, and women investors. Her social media and digital marketing experience includes transforming data-driven insights into repeatable processes and strategies for a high-tech/high-touch client engagement, spanning events and experiences, virtual and digital growth strategies, and content marketing.

Jackie holds a Bachelor of Science in Spanish and Business Studies with a focus on economics from Butler University. As a foodie and wine enthusiast, Jackie enjoys traveling, being active in yoga/hiking/spin class, and has interests in fashion, technology, and reading books such as "How I Built This" podcast.