Press Releases, News & Events
RTSWS works closely with reporters and industry leaders. Below are featured press releases, industry events and news coverage. Please reach out if you have media inquiries: media@rockthestreetwallstreet.com
Press Releases & Media Alerts
Rock the Street Wall Street Honors Founder Maura Cunningham as 2025 Woman of the Year
Rock The Street Wall Street and Citadel and Citadel Securities Celebrate International Women’s Day by Connecting Students to Careers in Finance
RTSWS Celebrates Women’s Month Across 30+ Cities
Rock The Street Wall Street Issues its 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Transitions, Growth and Gratitude
RTSWS Celebrates Mentoring Month and Announces 2025 Woman of the Year Honoree
Our Giving Tuesday Campaign
Industry Events
CFP Board Power Women Design Summit | New York, NY
Rock The Street, Wall Street was honored to take part in the CFP Board’s inaugural Power Women Design Summit, held in New York City. This high-impact gathering convened leaders from across the financial planning profession to explore bold strategies for attracting,...
CFA Institute CareerFest 2025 and CFA Institute Live | Chicago, IL
Rock The Street, Wall Street was proud to join global leaders at CFA Institute CareerFest 2025 and CFA Institute Live, where over 1,400 attendees from 70+ countries gathered to explore the future of finance. Our CEO Ashley Leftwich and COO Johannah Mullenix...
Rock the Street, Wall Street’s Woman of the Year Luncheon
Honoring our visionary Founder Maura Cunningham as RTSWS 2025 Woman of the Year in Nashville on March 27th.
The Luncheon will bring together industry leaders, sponsors, and supporters to celebrate Maura Cunningham’s contributions and the organization’s ongoing impact.
RTSWS in the News
RTSWS Student Releases ‘Meow Money’ book to Empower Kids with Financial Literacy
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...
RTSWS Sponsor Cetera Financial Group Recognized for Wealth Management Awards
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...
Study Highlights Gender Inequities in Promotion Practices Within Australia’s Finance Sector
A recent CFA Institute study found that women in Australia's finance sector are less likely to receive unsolicited promotions than men. However, when women request promotions, they have a higher success rate. The study calls for standardized promotion policies to...
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