About the FWA
Our Story
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.
FWA mirrors the dynamic financial services industry with a diverse membership that illustrates the breadth and depth of opportunities and occupations. In addition to engaged women in finance from all levels in private industry and the public sector who share their expertise with others, FWA benefits from exceptional collaboration with corporate sponsors and alliances.
Leadership and Staff
Who We Are
FWA is a Community United by Purpose
Advance the leadership growth and
accelerate the success of all women
in the financial sector.
Mission
Promote the professional development and advancement of all women through education, mentorship, networking, alliances, and advocacy across the financial sector.
A world in which women have equitable representation and recognition across
all levels of the financial sector.
FWA In Action
FWA connects a vibrant community of dynamic female financial professionals and proactive institutions focused on development and empowerment to advance leadership growth and accelerate the success of all women in finance.
FWA promotes the professional development and advancement of all women through education, mentorship, scholarships, networking, and alliances across the financial community.
With a rich history since 1956, over 800 members and numerous corporate, government and academic allies, FWA is ideally positioned to address the challenges facing women today and help realize a world in which they have equitable representation and recognition across all levels of the financial community.
Recognizing the Achievements of Women Leaders
FWA is committed to highlighting the achievements of distinguished women, bringing members and leaders together for interactive exchanges throughout the year. Each year, the FWA Awards Ceremony recognizes outstanding leaders in finance, including the FWA Public and Private Sector Woman of the Year and Male Ally of the Year.
FWA’s Pacesetter Program is a continuing partnership President’s Circle sponsorship companies that recognizes outstanding women in finance who exemplify the character, achievement, passion, and leadership that is critical to the organizational success and to the support and development of the next generation of women leaders within those firms.
Special events and ongoing programming offer professional development and networking opportunities for women in financial services and related fields. Activities address topics from mentoring and scholarships to corporate board advocacy and referrals. Members have a unique opportunity to build professional development skills by joining committees and planning events.
Our Offerings
Support Our Mission - Give Today!
Our organization is able to continue its mission of advancing all women in the financial community because of your generosity. Give today to support future female leaders in finance.
Planned Giving
There are several options for donating to the FWA including planned giving from your IRA, 401K, and more. Learn about the many ways you can support our mission.
