Paving the Way Forward

Support Future Leaders in the Financial Community!

Join the FWA

Join the leading and most credible association for women in the financial industry – 66 years and counting. FWA connects a vibrant community of dynamic professionals and proactive institutions focused on development and empowerment to advance leadership growth and accelerate the success of all women in finance.

FWA was established in 1956 when eight enterprising women on Wall Street met to share professional experiences and further their knowledge. Today, our non-profit organization proudly supports over 800 members worldwide and promotes the professional development and advancement of all women through education, mentorship, scholarships, networking, and alliances across the financial community.


  • Access top industry leaders
  • Learn through powerful programs
  • Network with peers and professionals
  • Access member-only benefits


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Programs for Members

FWA Programs include opportunities for self-improvement, helping other members, and giving back to the community. 

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Programs for Members

FWA Programs include opportunities for self-improvement, helping other members, and giving back to the community. 

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Mentor a high school or college student and support the next generation of leaders.

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FWA News Highlights

14 Mar, 2024
Paving the Way for Women in Finance Throughout Women's History Month, we're highlighting a variety of women from FWA's history - awardees, past presidents, and more who forged a path for women in the financial community. In their honor, please make your own contribution toward paving the way forward for all women in finance this month! This week, we're highlighting Candace “Candy” Straight, who won the FWA Image Maker Award in 2017. Straight worked in private equity before retiring in 1998. She served on several boards including the board of the Public Employees Retirement system in New Jersey and Rutgers Board of Governors. She was also an independent film producer and a champion for women’s political equality.
07 Mar, 2024
Paving the Way for Women in Finance Throughout Women's History Month, we're highlighting women from the FWA's history - past presidents, awardees, and others who have forged a path for women in the financial community. In their honor, we ask you to support the next generation by making your own contribution toward paving the way forward for all women in finance . This week, we highlight Muriel “Mickie” Siebert, who was awarded the FWA's 1994 Private Sector Woman of the Year in recognition of her being “The First Woman of Finance.” Siebert was the first female member of the New York Stock Exchange and the first female superintendent of banking for New York State.
06 Mar, 2024
We're excited to announce even more additions to our impressive lineup for the FWA's 2024 International Business Conference (IBC) in Greece . Join us and learn from their unique insights into Greece’s economic reinvention and path to success.

Corporate Sponsorship

“The FWA President’s Circle provides organizations with an unmatched opportunity to develop their female professionals internally and to raise their visibility externally as advocates of women’s leadership. Our President’s Circle offers an inspiring community of peers enabling our members to exchange best practices and support our common goal of women’s advancement.”


 - Lily Klebanoff Blake, Past Chair of the President’s Circle Committee



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