Financial Services Professionals

Financial Services Professionals (FSP) is excited to announce that the Honorable Maxine Waters received FSP’s 2024 Trailblazer Award!?Her distinguished service as a Member of Congress and Chair of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services has left an indelible mark on the financial services industry.?We celebrated her remarkable and unwavering commitment to ensure fair and equitable standards in housing and finance and her outsized contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry.?She is a fierce advocate for marginalized, and underrepresented communities. She offered inspiring remarks reminding us of how important it is to have diverse voices in the room where important decisions impacting our financial wellbeing are being made.?We were honored to have special guests attend the awards ceremony, including Rep. Stacey Plaskett, Rep. Gwen Moore, CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson, PCAOB Chairwoman Erica Williams, and SEC OMWI Director Allison Wise. #financialservices #DEI

Last week, the FSP Young Professionals kicked off the holiday season with an incredible evening of food, drinks, games, and amazing company. We couldn’t be more grateful for everyone who joined! A special thank you to all who participated in our canned food drive—your generous contributions will help make a meaningful difference for those in need this season. Stay tuned for more FSP Young Professionals events—we can’t wait to see you at the next one! #Friendsgiving #FSPYoungProfessionals #Community #Networking #HolidaySeason #ThankYou

FSP hosted its Annual Fall Reception in connection with the CBCF-ALC last week. We were honored to have Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson join us as our special guests. Rep. Beatty offered inspiring remarks highlighting the important role that we play as Black professionals in the financial services industry.??Other distinguished special guests included the SEC OMWI director, Nathaniel H. Benjamin; the House Financial Services Committee Staff Director, Charla Ouertatani; and Chair of the Board of Governors, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Paul Thornell. #CBC #CBCALCWeek #FinancialServices #SEC #CFTC #HouseFinancialServices #OMWI

FSP, The Fireside Chat with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, moderated by House Financial Services Staff Director Charla Ouertatani, will now take place on Thursday, August 15th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.?Details for the program are in the flyer.?Advanced registration required. Link to register: https://lnkd.in/ey_-fnFN #FiresideChat #ChairmanGaryGensler #SEC #FinancialServices #OMWI #HFSC

Financial Services Professionals (FSP) joins the Congressional community, former staff, and family of Congresswoman Jackson Lee in mourning her passing. #SheilaJacksonLee #Trailblazer #FighterForJustice #PolicyChampion #EqualityAdvocate #JusticeInPolicing #VAWA #DiversityAndInclusion #HistoricLeadership #CongressionalLegacy #GlobalImpact #FSP

FSP, We are excited to invite you to a fireside chat with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, moderated by House Financial Services Staff Director, Charla Ouertatani. The event will take place on July 24th at 12 noon. Details for the program are in the flyer below. Advanced registration is required. Link to register:?https://lnkd.in/e5vvs-GB #FiresideChat #ChairmanGaryGensler #SEC #FinancialServices #OMWI #HFSC

FSP, Please join Cleve Mesidor, Robert Franklin III, Langston Emerson and Tiffany J. Smith of the Blockchain Leadership Institute for a webinar to discuss the 2nd Annual Blockchain Braintrust Retreat, occurring August 13-16 in Martha’s Vineyard.?The Blockchain Braintrust Retreat brings together senior industry leaders in web3 and DeFi to develop a strategy to promote education and engage policymakers to ensure that web3, DeFi and other disruptive technologies develop in a manner to promote financial inclusion.?Cleve, Robert, Langston and Tiffany will discuss the vision of the organization, the retreat, and how you can get involved.?For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/dCMAXBpT ? Register for the webinar by July 8th here: https://lnkd.in/di5_MQsR

FSP hosted its Annual Holiday Party yesterday at The Park at 14th. The event brought together financial services industry colleagues and friends, featuring a festive atmosphere, music, great food, libations, and, of course, networking. #financialservices #networking #DEI #diversityandinclusion