About the WSA

Founded in 1950 by several Wall Street professionals, The Women's Syndicate Association continues its rich legacy of being a premier organization dedicated to promoting business knowledge, sharing industry information and cultivating valued personal and professional relationships.

With over 250 active members, including alumni, the WSA is valued for its success in helping women form lasting ties with colleagues across the financial services industry. The WSA sponsors a wide variety of events throughout the year to create unique opportunities for its members to meet and share their experiences. Through the Women's Syndicate Association members have been able to build mutually beneficial relationships that stretch from the workplace to our homelife.

Officers & Board

  • Jennifer Caruso
    Co-President
    RBC Capital Markets
  • Gina Kashinsky
    Co-President
    IHS Markit
  • Cynthia DiBartolo, Esq
    Vice President
    Tigress Financial Partners LLC
  • J. Lynn Orenstein
    Treasurer
    Drexel Hamilton
  • Kathy Innis
    Secretary
    B. Riley FBR
  • Julie Bagley
    Executive Committee
    American Capital Partners
  • Allison Gladstone
    Executive Committee
    BofA Merrill Lynch
  • Dawn Farrell
    Regional Representative
    B. Riley FBR

Advisory Board

  • Lori Begley
    Advisory Committee
    BMO Capital Markets
  • Julie Harbey
    Advisory Committee
    Needham & Company