FCS: The Financial Communications Society

The next decade
of leadership
has begun.

This award honors the best of the best.

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Three Awards to win.
Three Opportunities to shine.

Recognizing the standout leader,
brand, and partnership for 2026.

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Three New Directors Elected to FCS Board

Welcome Dan Allocca of Prosek,
Alexa Besescheck of Franklin Templeton, and
Brent Buntin of Code and Theory

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Katie Weber Elected
Board Vice Chair

Board Director since 2021, Katie serves on the Executive Committee and Co-Chair of the Portfolio Awards

Financial Communications Society

The FCS is the only national not-for-proﬁt organization run by and for ﬁnancial marketing, communications and media professionals.

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Events

September 30, 2026

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Michele Barlow, Head of Enterprise Marketing, Bank of America

Guest Speaker Michele Barlow

Managing Director, Enterprise Marketing

Interviewer Nick Brien

CEO

New York
October 6, 2026

Social

Building What’s Next: Marketing Redefines the Possible

Panelist Traci Spiegelman

Vice President, Global Media

Panelist Julie Parish

Managing Director, Chief Marketing Officer

Panelist Laura Jones

VP, Head of Media & Content Strategy

Moderator Sheevani Raikundalia

Executive Head of Financial Services Advertising Sales, NA

New York
October 8, 2026

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Inaugural FCS Boston Golf Outing

Since 2010, the FCS has been bringing Boston’s financial marketing and communications community together for timely conversations, fresh ideas and valuable connections. This fall, we’re taking those connections to the golf course. Join us on Thursday, October 8, for the inaugural FCS Boston Golf Outing, a day of golf, friendly competition and networking at Hopkinton […]

Boston

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Community

I got connected with the FCS early on in my career through the mentorship program, which has been invaluable in shaping my professional aspirations. This community is truly defined by the generosity, openness, and creativity of its members.

Anna Gutowski

White Spider Media
It’s great to be part of such a welcoming community that continually educates with each event, while supporting so many worthy children’s charities.

Rob Pfeiffer

FOX Business
Being a part of the FCS has helped me create a boundless professional network. I’ve been able to form relationships that have extended into lasting friendships with intelligent, helpful and caring individuals.

Hailey Brent

BNY Wealth
The FCS proves Ben Franklin’s adage of ‘Do well by doing good.’ … We offer our members and guests speakers the opportunity to advance their careers while making the world a better place for kids in need.

John McCormick

Adweek
Every single FCS event I’ve attended has yielded at least one actionable insight or invaluable personal connection.

Kevin Windorf

FCS CEO

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NEWS & INSIGHTS

Sep 23, 2026

Call for award nominations 2026: Leadership, Reputation, Marketing Partnership

Winners to be celebrated at FCS RFK Marketing Summit in Stowe, VT Nominations are now open for the FCS Leadership Award, the FCS Brand Reputation Award, and the FCS Marketing Partnership Award. These awards offer a unique opportunity for senior marketing executives, their brands, and their dynamic partnerships to be recognized on a national stage. […]

National
Sep 1, 2026

New FCS Board Directors Announced for 2026-2027

The FCS has announced the addition of three new Board Directors. We are proud to welcome Daniel Allocca of Prosek, Alexa Besescheck of Franklin Templeton, and Brent Buntin of Code and Theory to the Board. (This is Brent’s second stint on the Board; he previously served from 2015-2023.) The full FCS leadership team can be […]

National
Sep 1, 2026

Weber Elected Vice Chair of FCS Board of Directors for 2026-2027

The FCS has announced that Katie Weber of The Wall Street Journal | Barron’s Group has been elected to the role of Vice Chair of the FCS Board of Directors. Katie succeeds Tom Jago of The Ward Group, who held the position since 2015. Tom remains a member of the Board’s Executive Committee, serving under […]

National

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Philanthropy

Through membership, sponsorship, event attendance, and donations, we have raised more than
$3,367,575 for 70+ children’s charities since 2000.