Female chief executives are a rare thing in the banking industry, but the women honored in this year's suite of awards are hoping to change that trend.

The top five banks on this list have combined deposits of nearly $7.5 trillion.

Many of this year's honorees took a chance on their future careers by asking questions, jumping into unknown markets and believing in their ability to get the job done.

Industry leaders in this year's ranking shared insight on how they would advise their younger selves on building a path to the top and the skills today's rising professionals need.

The top five banks and thrifts had combined assets of more than $13 trillion as of June 30, 2024.

Honorees from this year's ranking provide insight into what tools and expertise future generations of professionals need to advance.

The top five credit unions have combined real estate loans and lines of credit of more than $217 million as of June 30.

The top five credit unions on this list have more than $36 billion in unsecured card loans and lines of credit.

The top five credit unions have combined first mortgage loans and lines of credit of more than $104 billion as of June 30.

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