"I had the pleasure of having Holly be part of my digital product team at Kestra Financial, where she led product design and user experience, overseeing design operations and a team of designers. Holly was instrumental in shaping and executing our digital platform design strategy, always bringing a thoughtful, analytical approach to every recommendation and design decision."
"What stood out most was her ability to foster a collaborative environment grounded in trust and open communication — not only within her team, but across product, engineering, business stakeholders, and our end-users. Holly’s dedication, organization, and passion for creating exceptional user experiences were unmatched. She brings the kind of insight and direction that elevates teams and drives impact wherever she goes."
"I am delighted to recommend Holly Cwierz, an exceptional User Experience Designer whose contributions during our time working together at Kestra Financial were truly outstanding. As a UX Design Leader for a premium broker-dealer, Holly spearheaded the design of our flagship platform, which achieved the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) in the market, according to the annual T3 Financial Advisor survey—a testament to her ability to craft intuitive and impactful user experiences."
"Holly is a fantastic listener and collaborator, seamlessly partnering with product teams to translate complex requirements into elegant, user-centric designs. Her creative vision brings a refreshing and fun aesthetic to the often utilitarian world of financial services, consistently delivering beautiful and functional interfaces that resonate with users. Her deep understanding of Agile principles ensures she thrives in fast-paced, iterative environments, where she consistently champions both the user and her team."
"Beyond her technical and creative expertise, Holly's strong leadership skills helped drive the true creation and adoption of design standards to an organization that was just starting it's product management journey. She fosters a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, uplifting her colleagues and driving projects to success through her leadership and empathy."
"I have no doubt that Holly will continue to excel and bring immense value to any organization fortunate enough to have her."
"Working with Holly for almost two years while she was leading our design team was one of the highlights on Kestra Financial project. As the lead designer, she brought a great balance of structure and flexibility to our team, helping us stay focused while also encouraging creative thinking. I always felt supported knowing she was there to guide the bigger picture, and at the same time, she made space for everyone’s input."
"She had a clear vision for our product, and the way she managed such a large, complex project was impressive. Her feedback was always thoughtful and helped push the quality of our work forward. On top of that, she created a really collaborative and friendly team dynamic that made our work enjoyable and productive."
"Beyond her strong design skills, what really made a difference was the kind of team culture she created. She made the environment feel collaborative and supportive, which made a huge impact on how we worked together day to day. I enjoyed having the opportunity to be a part of her team and learned a lot from her along the way."
"I had the pleasure of having Holly be part of my digital product team at Kestra Financial, where she led product design and user experience, overseeing design operations and a team of designers. Holly was instrumental in shaping and executing our digital platform design strategy, always bringing a thoughtful, analytical approach to every recommendation and design decision."
"What stood out most was her ability to foster a collaborative environment grounded in trust and open communication — not only within her team, but across product, engineering, business stakeholders, and our end-users. Holly’s dedication, organization, and passion for creating exceptional user experiences were unmatched. She brings the kind of insight and direction that elevates teams and drives impact wherever she goes."
"I am delighted to recommend Holly Cwierz, an exceptional User Experience Designer whose contributions during our time working together at Kestra Financial were truly outstanding. As a UX Design Leader for a premium broker-dealer, Holly spearheaded the design of our flagship platform, which achieved the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) in the market, according to the annual T3 Financial Advisor survey—a testament to her ability to craft intuitive and impactful user experiences."
"Holly is a fantastic listener and collaborator, seamlessly partnering with product teams to translate complex requirements into elegant, user-centric designs. Her creative vision brings a refreshing and fun aesthetic to the often utilitarian world of financial services, consistently delivering beautiful and functional interfaces that resonate with users. Her deep understanding of Agile principles ensures she thrives in fast-paced, iterative environments, where she consistently champions both the user and her team."
"Beyond her technical and creative expertise, Holly's strong leadership skills helped drive the true creation and adoption of design standards to an organization that was just starting it's product management journey. She fosters a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, uplifting her colleagues and driving projects to success through her leadership and empathy."
