Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gala Venue:
Ziegfeld Ballroom
141 West 54th Street
New York City
The Museum of American Finance honored the achievements of three financial leaders with important awards at its 2025 Gala. The Gala was held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in midtown Manhattan, with CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent Bob Pisani and “WealthTrack” Executive Producer and Managing Editor Consuelo Mack serving as masters of ceremony.
Our 2025 honorees included Richard A. Gephardt, former Democratic Leader, US House of Representatives, who received the Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership. This award honors leaders whose contributions in the public and private arenas strengthen society and the advancement of the financial industry. The Museum of American Finance Lifetime Achievement Award honored the achievements of Peter S. Lynch, Vice Chairman of Fidelity Management and Research Company. In addition, there was a Special Recognition Tribute to Arthur D. Cashin, Jr. (1941–2024), who served as the Director of Floor Operations for UBS Financial Services Inc. at the New York Stock Exchange.
This year's Gala co-chairs included William T. Carroll (MD, Sales and Development, GWM US, UBS Financial Services), Richard H. Clarida (Pimco Global Economic Advisor; Columbia University; and former Vice Chair, Federal Reserve ), Timothy C. Gokey (CEO, Broadridge), Ken Griffin (Founder & CEO, Citadel), Rich Handler (Chairman & CEO, Jefferies), Charles M. Royce (Founder, Chairman and Portfolio Manager, Royce Investment Partners), Nick Studer (President & CEO, Oliver Wyman Group), Joseph Tarantino (President & CEO, Protiviti), Jason Trennert (Chairman and CEO, Strategas) and Jan van Eck (CEO, Van Eck Funds).
If you were unable to attend the Gala, but would like to support the Museum's programs, we welcome donations of any amount. Make your tax-deductible contribution here.