FCS Financial Marketer of the Year

We are excited to announce the shortlist of finalists for the 2026 FCS Financial Marketer of the Year (listed alphabetically by company) includes:

• Michele Barlow, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Marketing, Bank of America
• Rodes Ponzer, Chief Marketing Officer, Crowd Street
• Jennifer Lindauer, Head of Enterprise Brand Marketing, Plymouth Rock Assurance

This Award recognizes innovation, creativity and impact in the financial services marketplace, and rewards the brand and the marketing leader responsible. Trophies for the winner and runners-up will be presented at an Awards Gala on Tuesday, December 1 at the New York Yacht Club.

Now in its 21st year, the FCS Financial Marketer of the Year Award (FMY) celebrates how marketing and communications can advance a firm’s business objectives and elevate the standard for exceptional work in the marketplace.

Awards Gala

Our Awards Gala (reception, plated dinner, after party) will be held at the New York Yacht Club on Tuesday, December 1 (6pm-9pm ET). We will honor the overall winner as well as the two runners-up.

For sponsorship opportunities, including onstage presentations, please contact FCS CEO Kevin Windorf, [email protected].

Charitable Donations

In line with the FCS Philanthropic Mission, we will invite this year’s Award finalists to choose a children’s charity for our new annual FMY donation. The FCS will donate $5,000 to the winner’s charity of choice, and $2,500 each to the charities selected by the runners-up.

Any questions on the Award, the Nomination Process or the Gala can be sent to FMY Committee Chair Anna Gutowski, [email protected].