NEW YORK, NY, May 16, 2023 – The Gateway Foundation by Money Management Institute announced recipients of the Opening Doors Awards yesterday during the Opening Doors Impact Night celebration in New York City.
Designed to recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, there were awards in three distinct categories:
- Opening Doors Champion Award: Anand Sekhar, Fidelity Investments
- Opening Doors Breaking Barriers Award: Voya Financial
- Opening Doors at the Front Award: Black Women in Asset Management
“We are honored to recognize the Opening Doors Award recipients for raising awareness about diversity, equity and inclusion and making important strides in furthering these efforts,” said Craig Pfeiffer, MMI President & CEO. “The Awardees have shown a commitment to making a difference at the individual and firm level, to support underrepresented and overlooked professionals.”
Senior industry leaders submitted written nominations on behalf of their peers and colleagues for the awards. The judging panel consisted of members from the MMI Board of Governors, the Gateway Foundation Board of Trustees, and the MMI Social Justice Advisory Council.
“It takes the efforts by everyone to make significant change in our industry and in underserved communities,” said Marc Brookman, Chair of the Gateway Foundation and CEO of Spouting Rock Asset Management. “While there continues to be more work needed, we are thrilled to recognize those that set examples, lead the way and make a difference.”
The awards were presented as part of an event hosted by the Gateway Foundation, celebrating a path forward for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program included musical guests, a conversation with event honoree Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., Immediate Past President and CEO, TIAA and Former Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System, and the opportunity to learn more about the Gateway Foundation’s strategic initiatives: 1. Financial literacy; 2. Industry Awareness and Preparation; and 3. Performance and Professional Development.
About the Money Management Institute (MMI): Established in 1997, the Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms that provide financial advice and investment advisory solutions to investors. Through conferences, educational resources, and thought leadership, MMI facilitates peer-to-peer connections, fosters industry knowledge and professionalism, and supports the development of the next generation of industry leadership. MMI member firms are dedicated to helping individual and institutional investors, at every level of assets, plan for and fulfill their financial goals. For more information, visit www.MMInst.org.
About the Gateway Foundation:
The Gateway Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization administered by Money Management Institute building meaningful change in the financial services industry by advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. By tapping into MMI's vast network of industry member firms, we can initiate sweeping changes that enable us to make this goal a reality by opening doors to historically marginalized communities through preparation, education, and skill development. Follow Gateway on LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Kelly Caporale, Money Management Institute, kcaporale@mminst.org, (646) 868-8514
