With Gratitude

Honoring Our Gala Supporters

Each year, the Museum of American Finance gathers the leaders, innovators and champions of American finance at our annual gala—celebrating the individuals and institutions who have shaped the industry and honoring those whose vision and generosity sustain our mission.

This year, the event was held on March 5, 2026 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Masters of Ceremony were Bob Pisani and Consuelo Mack.

The Museum of American Finance gratefully recognizes the financial support of the following sponsors of our 2026 Gala. Their generosity helps advance our commitment to preserving, exhibiting and teaching the power and value of American finance.

2026 Gala Donors

Platinum

Gold

  • Jane P. Donaldson
  • Thomas L. Kempner, Jr.
  • Robotti & Company
  • Mary Ellen and Scott Stanek

Silver

Bronze

  • Gregory W. Bauer
  • Dimensional Fund Advisors
  • Fitch Group
  • Fordham University Gabelli Center for Global
  • Security Analysis
  • Martin Fridson
  • ING
  • Marquette University
  • Mayer Brown LLP
  • Savills US
  • Anthony Scaramucci

Donors

  • Alvi Abuaf
  • Anonymous
  • Thomas Bolger
  • Sharon Botwinik
  • Andrea de Cholnoky
  • Friedman Family Foundation
  • Charles Groeschell
  • Godfrey & Kahn
  • Healey Family Foundation
  • Consuelo Mack
  • The MCJ Amelior Foundation
  • Daniel Munson
  • Jorge Nario
  • Cory L. Nettles
  • Bob Pisani
  • Mary and Charles Preusse
  • Benjamin Row
  • Saybrook Capital
  • Sunny Sompalli
  • Richard Vague

2026 Honorees

Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership

Photo of Byron D. Trott

Byron D. Trott

Chairman, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Co-Chief Investment Officer, BDT & MSD Partners

Financial Innovation Award


Photo of David G. Booth

David G. Booth

Founder and Chairman, Dimensional Fund Advisors

Lifetime Achievement Award

Photo of Mary Ellen Stanek

Mary Ellen Stanek

Founder and Chief Investment Officer Emeritus, Baird Advisors · President, Baird Funds

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