In 2025, the U.S. finance industry continues to be shaped by extraordinary women whose leadership, vision, and innovation are influencing global markets. From CEOs of multinational banks to venture capital pioneers, these trailblazers are setting new standards for success and redefining what’s possible in the financial world.
Here’s our list of 30 of the most influential women in U.S. finance right now.
1. Mellody Hobson
Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, Hobson is known for her fierce advocacy for financial literacy, diversity, and corporate governance.
2. Yie-Hsin Hung
CEO of State Street Global Advisors, Hung is recognized for her strategic leadership in asset management and driving sustainable investment solutions.
3. Mary Callahan Erdoes
CEO of J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, Erdoes oversees one of the world’s largest investment arms, managing trillions in client assets.
4. Adena Friedman
President and CEO of Nasdaq, Friedman is a champion of market transparency and technological innovation in the financial sector.
5. Lori Beer
Global CIO of JPMorgan Chase, Beer is driving the future of finance through technology, AI, and cybersecurity.
6. Dina Powell McCormick
Vice Chairman & President of Global Client Services at BDT & MSD Partners, McCormick is a powerhouse in global finance and philanthropy.
7. Thasunda Brown Duckett
President and CEO of TIAA, Duckett is leading the charge in retirement planning and financial security for millions of Americans.
8. Dawn Fitzpatrick
CEO and CIO of Soros Fund Management, Fitzpatrick is one of the most respected names in hedge fund investing.
9. Susan Wagner
Co-founder and former Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Wagner has played a key role in shaping the world’s largest asset manager.
10. Jane Fraser
CEO of Citigroup and the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank, Fraser is steering Citi through a transformative era.
11. Anna Paulson
Former Executive VP and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, now the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia since July 2025. Paulson is a leading voice on economic trends and policy.
12. Colleen O’Callaghan
Managing Director, Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, O’Callaghan is renowned for her personalized approach to wealth management.
13. Elaine Meyers
Managing Director, Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Meyers is a trusted leader in global investment strategy.
14. Stephanie Ferris
President and CEO of FIS, Ferris is driving fintech innovation for the future of digital transactions.
15. Hilary Packer
CFO of TIAA, Packer plays a critical role in ensuring the long-term financial stability of one of the nation’s largest retirement services firms.
16. Bridget Engle
Former CIO at BNY Mellon, now Head of Technology Wells Fargo, Engle is leading digital transformation in one of the world’s oldest financial institutions.
17. Yolande Piazza
SVP & GM of Americas, PayPal; Google Cloud Executive Advisory, Piazza is bridging the gap between banking and technology.
18. Maria Black
President and CEO of ADP, Black is revolutionizing payroll and human capital management solutions.
19. Cathie Wood
Founder and CEO of ARK Invest, Wood is well-known for her bold investments in disruptive innovation.
20. Reshma Sohoni
Co-founder and Managing Partner of Seedcamp, Sohoni has been instrumental in funding the next generation of fintech startups.
21. Jenny Just
Co-founder of PEAK6, Just is a force in trading, investing, and financial technology entrepreneurship.
22. Laura Rippy
Managing Partner at Green D Ventures, Rippy is empowering early-stage startups through strategic funding.
23. Shruti Gandhi
Founder and Managing Partner of Array Ventures, Gandhi is championing data-driven companies in their early growth stages.
24. Aileen Lee
Founder of Cowboy Ventures, Lee is famous for coining the term “unicorn” for billion-dollar startups.
25. Anne Dwane
Co-founder and Partner at Village Global, Dwane invests in high-potential entrepreneurs across industries.
26. Meltem Demirors
Founder and General Partner at Crucible, Demirors is a prominent advocate for digital assets and blockchain innovation.
27. Priscilla Almodovar
CEO of Fannie Mae, Almodovar is steering one of the most important institutions in U.S. housing finance.
28. Kourtney Gibson
Chief Executive Officer of TIAA Retirement Solutions, Gibson is a respected leader in municipal finance and investment banking.
29. Jaqueline Martinez
Managing Partner, Alaris Acquisitions; named M&A Executive of the Year.
30. Susan Jenull
Regional Market Leader for the Institutional Client Group at U.S. Bank, Jenull is a key figure in investment banking leadership.