Family bond between women propels wealth manager’s success
Lindsey Donovan Rhea (right) credits her aunt, JoAnne Cobb, with nurturing her interest in finances and investment. “She was very interested in investing and saving and growing money,” Rhea said. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Lindsey Donovan Rhea was 15 when her mother died, but her maternal aunt stepped in as Rhea’s mentor, setting her on a path that would ultimately bring her success in the world of wealth management.
JoAnne Cobb, who worked for the IRS, set up a college savings account for Rhea and shared her knowledge of investing.
“She was very interested in investing and saving and growing money,” said Rhea, a native of Somerville, Tennessee. “And she would let me look at her statements and learn how the investments worked, which definitely sparked something.”
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Aisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki covers health care, banking and finance, technology and professions. After launching her career in news two decades ago, she worked in public relations for almost a decade before returning to journalism in 2022.
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