About Cheryl
Cheryl Mills is an ICF-certified executive and leadership coach with 25+ years as a senior leader in financial services. She has led large teams, launched complex wealth management platforms, and built new product management functions in both the U.S. and U.K. for firms including BNY Mellon, Broadridge Financial Solutions, and Pershing, LLC. Her career was defined by navigating high-stakes environments, driving strategic change, and delivering measurable business results—experience she now brings to her coaching.
Today, Cheryl works with executive and senior leaders to strengthen leadership skills, navigate complex business landscapes, and step confidently into roles of greater impact. She also partners with organizations on targeted coaching engagements—bringing tailored assessments, clear goals, and practical action plans to accelerate leader readiness, improve cross-functional effectiveness, and deliver sustained results.
Working with Cheryl
Warm, direct, and results-focused, Cheryl creates a candid space where leaders can think clearly, challenge assumptions, and take decisive action. Her clients have stepped into senior roles, led transformative projects with measurable organizational impact, and built stronger, more cohesive teams. The results last well beyond the engagement, equipping leaders with clarity, confidence, and the tools to continue growing.
Areas of Expertise
Executive Coaching | Leadership Coaching | Career Coaching | Wealth Management/Product Management | Strategic Planning | Team Development and Management
Professional Affiliations, Education and Achievements
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Co-Active Training Institute
- Certification in Hogan Assessment
- Certification in Predictive Index assessment
- FINRA Series 7 and 24 (2006-2015)
- SIFMA Certified at Wharton, Securities Industry Institute
- Pragmatic Institute Certified (Product Management)
Cheryl holds a BA and an MBA in Finance from the College of William and Mary. Cheryl served on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Venture Fund and held leadership roles on the U.S. and EMEA Steering Committees of BNY Mellon’s Women’s Initiative Network.
