Leaders & Achievers 2022
JAMIE WORRELL
Co-founder and managing director, Strategic Retirement Partners LLC
THOUGH ORIGINALLY FROM A FAMILY of lawyers, Jamie Worrell, the co-founder and managing director of Providence-based Strategic Retirement Partners LLC, was ultimately drawn to the investment side of finance and the law. A leader in the financial advisory world, Worrell has worked for several consulting, investment and advisory firms.
“I’ve always tried to bring energy, enthusiasm, curiosity and continuous improvement to the organizations where I’ve worked or volunteered,” he said. “I’m an out-of-the-box thinker and like to ask questions, understand many points of view and look for ways to do things differently – or better – to improve or enhance a given situation.”
Worrell advises young leaders entering law to find their “unique ability.” Then, he said, figure out how you can apply your superpower in your chosen field.
“You’ll be your best self and it will not feel like work; in fact, it will likely feel totally rewarding and energizing,” Worrell said.
Worrell has found his own leadership experiences to be humbling and feels that he has grown as a leader over the years out of necessity. “Basically, I have learned through my mistakes and adversity, and strived for continued self-improvement,” he said.
‘I’m an out-of-the-box thinker and like to ask questions.’
In addition to his financial advisory work, Worrell serves on the board of directors of the San Miguel School in Providence. Worrell said he observed at the school the “incredible talent that people bring to the table that benefits these organizations – and our broader community – immensely.”
Worrell also found it useful to build relationships with co-workers and others who have helped him during his career. The broad perspective this provides, he says, will help people grow and learn.
“It’s valuable when you have to make choices about where you want to be or where you want to focus and where you want to apply your skills and efforts,” Worrell said.
Currently, Worrell is working with the rest of his Strategic Retirement Partners team to update their values and general culture. Such work, he says, is a “stimulating and fulfilling process” while the team discusses and refines the firm’s direction.
