Savvy Ladies Awards Celebration Annual Benefit

October 28th, 2024

Join us and support making an impact empowering financial education and championing financial literacy for women.

Hosted at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite

Times Square, NYC

151 W 43rd Street entrance

VIP Patron Hour 5pm – 6pm, 6pm Event starts

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Monica Morales – Gala Head of Ceremonies

A six-time Emmy Award-winning PIX11 News investigative reporter for the weekday evening newscasts at 5:45 pm and hosts her own TV show called “Monica Makes It Happen.”

Monica Morales is renowned and beloved throughout New York City for making connections that positively change lives.

The Power of Impact. Making Action Happen

Savvy Ladies is honored to welcome Monica Morales as the 2024 Head of Ceremonies for this years Gala Celebration of Making an Impact, Making Action Happen.

Excellence in Mentorship Awards

The Stacy Francis Awards for Excellence in Mentorship honor two individuals (mentor/mentee) who mutually impact one another’s lives and careers — and those of others. The Awards reflect the legacy and impact of mentorship in advancing women’s financial empowerment and leadership. Paying tribute to Stacy Francis, founder of Savvy Ladies, this pair of awards honor Stacy as a mentor to a generation of rising women leaders in the financial services industry and beyond.

Assured Guaranty Executives

Holly Horn, Chief Surveillance Officer,

Maria Smirnova, Assistant Vice President Structured Finance

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Male Ally Awards

Celebrating male allyship, the Male Ally Awards honors men in the financial field who have gone above the call of duty to support their female colleagues, bringing about positive change, valuing equality, and actively working to achieve it.

Charles (Chuck) J. Privitera, Jr.

Vice President of Workplace Advisory Solutions at Goldman Sachs, Ayco

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Change Maker Awards

The Savvy Change Makers of the Year Award is given to individuals who make a significant difference in building and empowering communities that support women’s financial wellbeing.

This year’s recipients are making an impact by leading with purpose and have demonstrated valuable actions that create positive, real, authentic engagements.

Wendy Dessy, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Proskauer

Jacqueline “JaQ” Alexander Campbell, President, CEO, & Senior Wealth Advisor, Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Management

Molly Kohrs, Pro Bono Engagements Lead, Data Citizens with Purpose® KPMG

Alicia Groscost, Executive Director: Chief Of Staff & Wealth Management D.E.I. Champion, J. P. Morgan.

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Young Professional Rising Star Award

The Young Professional Rising Star Award, nominated by the new Savvy Ladies Jr. Board, recognizes a young professional who shares a commitment to increasing financial education for all women, enhancing financial well-being helping underserved communities become better prepared to understand the best course of action to take with their finances

Chrissy Winkfield, VP Diverse Advisor Experience Program Lead J. P. Morgan Wealth Management

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Female FinFluencers Achievement Awards

Savvy Ladies launched this new award in 2023 to recognize top female financial influencers under 40 who speak out about the importance of financial well-being for women. The award will be given to women who are making learning about money fun and accessible, extending financial education to diverse women’s communities.

Lissa Prudencio and Liz Maria, c-hosts of NetNet Podcast

Mayra Alejandra Garcia, Founder Debt Free Latina Podcast

Jen Hemphill, Founder Her Dinero Matters Podcast

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Inspiration Award

Honoring an inspiring female leader whose leadership & valuable actions create a positive impact, helping to support the financial well-being of women.

Georgia Stitt, an award-winning composer, lyricist, music producer, and Founder and President of Maestra Music

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