Canada (EN)
Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth and leave solutions, today announced that Michelle “Shelly” Graham, Senior Vice President of Wealth Solutions, has been recognized as an Influential Woman in Institutional Investing for 2026. The award program, led by Pensions & Investments (P&I), honors women across the country who exemplify commitment to improving wealth outcomes for beneficiaries and promote representation across the industry.
Shelly’s career spans over 25 years in wealth services at Alight. Under her leadership, Alight:
- Administers over $1.7 trillion in assets for nearly 12 million participants
- Provides pension administration services to more than five million participants
- Grew female representation in wealth leadership positions
"Shelly's recognition as an Influential Woman in Institutional Investing is a well-deserved honor and a testament to her unwavering commitment to service excellence," said Allison Bassiouni, Chief Delivery Officer at Alight. “Her deep understanding of clients’ needs and dedication to developing diverse talent is a reflection of Alight's long-term vision to build a stronger, more innovative and more inclusive future for our wealth business and the clients and people we serve."
P&I’s 2026 list of Influential Women in Institutional Investing is chosen based on several criteria, including:
- Colleague and industry recommendations for contributions and potential
- Demonstration of elevating the institutional investing industry through mentorship of women and exceptional client service
- Depth of wealth experience
"I'm honored to receive this recognition from Pensions & Investments," said Shelly Graham, Senior Vice President of Wealth Solutions at Alight. “Throughout my career, I've been passionate about helping individuals achieve greater financial security and empowering teams to deliver exceptional service to the people we serve. This award reflects the dedication of the many colleagues, mentors and leaders I've had the privilege to work alongside, and I'm proud to be part of an organization that is investing in the future of wealth solutions while creating opportunities for the next generation of women leaders to grow and succeed."
Honorees will be recognized at P&I’s Influential Women in Institutional Investing event on September 15 in Chicago. This honor follows several other Alight recognitions for 2026, including: TIME’s Best Companies in America, Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies and NelsonHall’s NEAT assessment for Benefits Administration.
Learn more about Alight’s wealth solutions at the website here.