September 5, 2025

Special US report: Catholics leading the way in Finance in 2025  

The Catholic Herald

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This year’s US Leaders Special Report reflects the new realities of American public affairs. As one Catholic left the White House after Joe Biden decided, at last, to withdraw from seeking a second term of office, Donald Trump returned to power with another Catholic – JD Vance – as his vice president, and a cabinet packed with conservatives who wear their faith on their sleeves.

In this second section of the report, we look at those who have made a significant impact in finance. Capital is a moral instrument. We’re spotlighting those Catholic leaders in finance who pair prudence with purpose, funding affordable housing, tuition access, religious liberty, poverty relief and mentoring the next generation.

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Stephen Auth
CIO, Federated Global Equities
Stephen Auth is a member of the Regnum Christi movement and sits on the national board of the Lumen Institute, which he helped found, in New York. Professionally, Auth serves as chief investment officer of Federated Global Equities, as well as executive vice president of Federated Investors. He leads a team of more than 100 portfolio managers, analysts and traders who manage Federated’s $60+ billion in domestic and international equity investment products. Auth is a frequent guest and guest anchor on CNBC, Fox Business News and Bloomberg TV. In his 2019 book, The Missionary of Wall Street, he describes how he is a missionary on the streets of New York, where he strives to bring lapsed Catholics back to the Church. 

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