Our Team

Elizabeth Besen
Associate Advisor
(She/Her)
Elizabeth (Liz) is an Associate Advisor on our Advisory Team. She brings over 25 years of experience from a multi-strategy hedge fund to other leading financial firms to support our clients through every stage of the financial planning process. Liz is passionate about applying her institutional investment background to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence. Outside of work, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen or getting lost in a good historical fiction novel.
Professionally
With more than 25 years of experience at leading Wall Street firms, Liz brings a deep understanding of financial markets, investment products, and risk management to support clients across all areas of financial planning. Prior to joining Francis Financial, Liz led counterparty relationship management at a leading multi-strategy hedge fund, where she worked closely with senior stakeholders and complex investment platforms. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in Political Science from Rutgers University, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from New York University.
Personally
When she's not in the office, Liz can often be found in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, tackling Peloton workouts (boot camps are a favorite!), or curled up with a good book, often historical fiction.
Purpose
Liz is deeply grateful to her mother, who taught her the importance of personal finance by example. A disciplined saver and investor, she instilled strong financial habits in her daughters from an early age. Having experienced firsthand the value of a thoughtful, long-term planning process, Liz is excited to be part of a firm dedicated to helping clients manage their finances, build wealth and achieve lasting financial security.