Event Details

Overview:
Employees who feel financially empowered are more likely to maintain productivity and
overall well-being. HR and Total Rewards leaders can leverage financial wellness
programs to support holistic employee health. By integrating financial wellness into
broader well-being initiatives, organizations can foster a healthier, more engaged
workforce. Key strategies for HR leaders include:
● Connecting financial health with overall well-being: Identifying financial
wellness drivers and creating targeted programs to address employees' critical
needs.
● Building financial knowledge: Providing employees with the tools and
resources to manage their finances effectively, paving the way for long-term
financial security.

Key Takeaways:
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the interconnections between physical, social, mental, and financial
dimensions of well-being.
2. Learn how financial wellness contributes to stress and mental health challenges.
3. Discover ways to integrate financial wellness programs into the overall Total
Rewards strategy.
4. Explore how to embed financial literacy into employers’ 401(k), 403(b), and 457
plans.

Biographies:

Meghna Gangwani is a seasoned HR leader with deep expertise in business partnering, total
rewards, organizational development, and employee experience. She has successfully led HR
strategies across diverse industries, driving transformational initiatives in change management,
total rewards design, and global employee experience.

Meghna is also an Advisor to Plootus, a financial technology company focused on democratizing
financial planning by optimizing 401(k)/403(b) plans. Previously, she had been AVP of Human
Resources at Global Atlantic Financial Company, where she oversaw global HR programs to
ensure a consistent, high-quality employee experience across multiple locations. Her career
includes HR roles at innovative organizations like Stash, a fintech startup, as well as building HR
functions from the ground up for a tech company in Hartford.

Meghna holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management from Cornell University’s ILR
School and a Master’s in Social Work from the Delhi School of Social Work, India. She is
passionate about staying at the forefront of HR trends and remains dedicated to driving positive
change and fostering cultures of inclusion and growth.

Ritu Jethani is the Compliance Officer at Plootus. She has over 20 years of expertise in risk
management, compliance, and operational resilience across global organizations. Most recently,
as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Risk and Compliance at Bounteous, Ritu drove
enterprise-level initiatives spanning statutory and regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, data
privacy (HIPAA, GDPR, CCA), ESG frameworks, business continuity, and third-party risk
management.

Previously, Ritu has held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley (heading up Operational Risk
functions) , Melio (building out a Risk and Compliance program), Deloitte (leading efforts around
Conflict of Interest, AML, and Privacy), and Ernst & Young (in the Audit practice). She has
extensive experience building and scaling robust risk management frameworks, navigating
complex compliance landscapes, and leading teams through periods of hyper-growth and digital
transformation.

Ritu’s academic achievements include an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, where she
honed her expertise in Corporate Finance and Strategy, and a bachelor's degree, specializing in
Accounting, from the University of Connecticut. A proud member of Mensa International and the
International High IQ Society, Ritu ranks in the top 1% globally for intellectual aptitude, reflecting
her exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

With a unique blend of leadership experience and intellectual rigor, she inspires diverse
audiences—ranging from industry leaders to aspiring professionals—to embrace smarter, more
secure approaches to navigating today’s complex financial landscape.