Sep 29, 2026 | RTSWS in the News
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) congratulates Board Member Leslie Eisen on being named one of The Hedge Fund Journal’s 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2026.
Leslie is Managing Director, Head of Long Short Equity at Wellington Management, where she oversees the firm’s long/short equity business. Her work includes supporting investment teams, developing investment strategies and strengthening Wellington’s global investment platform.
The Hedge Fund Journal’s 2026 report recognizes leading women across the hedge fund industry and highlights Leslie’s career, leadership and commitment to creating opportunities for women in investing. The profile also recognizes her service on the Rock The Street, Wall Street Board of Directors and her support for financial education and career opportunities for high school and university students.
At RTSWS, Leslie brings extensive industry experience and perspective to our work helping students build financial and investment knowledge, connect with professionals and explore careers across the capital markets.
Congratulations to Leslie on this recognition and continued leadership in the investment industry.
Read Leslie Eisen’s profile and the full 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2026 report from The Hedge Fund Journal.
Feb 3, 2026 | RTSWS in the News
Maura Cunningham, founder and executive chair of Rock The Street, Wall Street, has been named a 2026 honoree at the Smart Business Network Dealmakers Conference in Nashville. The recognition highlights her longstanding impact preparing high school girls and university women for participation in the capital markets through early access to financial and investment education, college pathways, internships, and industry exposure.
Founded in 2012, Rock The Street, Wall Street has served more than 8,500 young women and expanded beyond the U.S. with chapters in London and Toronto. Cunningham’s work has earned broad recognition, including Tennessee legislative honors and national accolades for leadership and impact.
Mar 31, 2025 | RTSWS in the News
Carson Wealth’s commitment to community and career-building was recently featured in the Greater Omaha Chamber’s March Investor’s Corner. As a supporter of Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), Carson Wealth plays a meaningful role in helping students across Omaha explore careers in finance.
In the article, Paul West—Managing Partner of Carson Wealth Omaha and Chair-Elect & Secretary of the Omaha Chamber Board—shares how the company has grown from a local firm into a national organization with more than 500 employees, while continuing to stay rooted in Omaha through education, philanthropy, and local involvement.
That includes their work with RTSWS, where Carson Wealth professionals volunteer their time and insights to introduce high school girls to the world of finance. Through our programming, students get to visit the firm’s Omaha office, learn directly from industry professionals, and envision themselves in careers they may not have otherwise considered.
“It’s really cool to watch them go from knowing nothing about what we do to inspiring them to want to come into this career,” said West.
Carson Wealth’s involvement extends beyond the classroom. From mentoring students to offering their space for community events, their investment in Omaha’s future is clear.
We’re grateful for their support and excited to continue connecting students with professionals who are bringing the M in STEM to life.
Read the full article from the Omaha Chamber:
Carson Wealth’s Commitment to Growth, Omaha and Its People
Nov 15, 2024 | RTSWS in the News
Stephanie Schils, a dedicated financial professional, recently shared her inspiring experience leading a Rock the Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) workshop series at a New York City public high school for international students.
Over five weeks, she guided 25 multilingual young women through essential financial topics, including interest fundamentals, stocks and bonds, retirement planning, investment risk, and college financial planning.
By connecting these concepts to real-life scenarios, such as the impact of consumer purchases on company stock performance, Stephanie made finance relatable and engaging.
She emphasized the importance of fostering a supportive learning environment to empower young women in finance, aligning with RTSWS's mission to close the gender wealth gap and inspire careers in STEM fields.
https://stephanieschils.com/2024/11/16/cultivating-an-investor-mindset-in-the-next-generation-of-women/
Sep 5, 2024 | RTSWS in the News
Abby M., a 17-year-old senior and Rock The Street, Wall Street Affiliated Student in California, has published Meow Money, a children's book designed to introduce young readers to financial literacy.
Combining her love for comics and her passion for economics, Abby created this engaging resource to teach kids about saving, budgeting, and money management. Her involvement with RTSWS has help spark her interest in financial education, which she further promotes through her platform, Teeconomics, offering free FinLit resources for teens. Meow Money is now available on Amazon.
Jun 18, 2024 | RTSWS in the News
Cetera Financial Group, a sponsor of Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), has been named a finalist for four 2024 Wealth Management Industry Awards, "The Wealthies." One notable recognition is for Cetera's Women's+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) and its impactful partnership with RTSWS.
Cetera's Women's+ ERG collaborated with RTSWS to mentor 18 high school girls over a five-week program, culminating in a tour of Cetera's El Segundo office and a career panel featuring female employees. The program resulted in a 74.6% improvement in the students' financial literacy scores and inspired several participants to consider careers in finance, with some expressing interest in internships and further studies in economics, finance, or related fields.
This recognition underscores Cetera's commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and empowering future female leaders in finance. We congratulate Cetera on their achievements and their partnership with RTSWS.
