Celebrating Empowering Women
Through Financial Education
OCTOBER 27, 2025 | 5:30 – 8:15 PM ET
NYC Museum of Arts & Design, an in-person event
Honoring Leaders
Who Drive Change
We are proud to celebrate the individuals making a significant difference in the lives of those seeking financial empowerment. Join us and support making an impact empowering financial education and championing financial literacy for women.
Featured Speakers
Sharon
Epperson
Senior
Personal Finance
Correspondent, CNBC
Julia
Carpenter
Writer and
Podcast Host
Freelance
Agenda
5:30 - 6:00 pm ET
Museum Doors Open for Networking & Mingling
6:00 - 6:30 pm ET
Museum Lobby Mocktails & Light Bites
6:30 - 7:00 pm ET
Museum Theater Awards & Panels
7:30 - 8:15 pm ET
Dessert & Panel in the Museum Restaurant overlooking Columbus Circle
Change Maker Awards
2025 HONOREES
The Savvy Change Makers of the Year Awards are given to individuals who are making a powerful positive impact on the lives of women. The recipients are chosen for their demonstrated valuable actions in the financial world that have resulted in creating real change.
Irina Sirota
Change Maker Honoree
SVP Market Executive, Business Banking
Bank of America
Savaria Harris
Change Maker Honoree
EXCELLENCE IN MENTORSHIP AWARDS
2025 HONOREES
The Stacy Francis Awards for Excellence in Mentorship honor two individuals (mentor/mentee) who mutually enhance one another’s lives and careers, and those of others around them. The Awards reflect the legacy and impact of mentorship in advancing financial empowerment and leadership. Paying tribute to Stacy Francis, founder of Savvy Ladies, these awards honor Stacy as a mentor to a generation of rising leaders in the financial services industry and beyond.
Miranda Josephson
Mentee Honoree
Financial Analyst, Executive Wealth, Mid-Atlantic Region
Asset & Wealth Management
Goldman Sachs Ayco
Andre Dixon
Mentor Honoree
Vice President Workplace Advisory Solutions
Goldman Sachs Ayco
Male Ally Award
2025 HONOREE
The Male Ally Awards honor 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.
Dr. Alex David
Male Ally Honoree
North East Divisional Director, Independent Contractor Division, Raymond James Financial Services
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR AWARD
2025 HONOREE
The Young Professional Rising Star Award recognizes a young professional who shares a commitment to increasing financial education for all women, enhancing financial well-being, helping women build wealth and better prepare to take the best course of action with their finances.
Emily Promise
Young Professional
Rising Star Honoree
President Blakely Financial
Financial Advisor
FEMALE FINFLUENCER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
2025 HONOREE
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.
Kelley Bonner
Female Finfluencer Honoree
Therapist, Burn Bright Consulting
Black Girl Burnout Podcast
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