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The Financial Club

The global platform for high-impact engagements in financial services.

Where fintech, banking, digital assets, policy, venture, and infrastructure leaders connect through curated events, year-round membership, and software built for meaningful business outcomes.

Trusted by leaders across fintech, financial institutions, digital assets, infrastructure, policy, and venture:

  • Coinbase
  • Visa
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Adyen
  • Block
  • Intuit
  • Wells Fargo
  • Silicon Valley Bank
  • J.P. Morgan

  • Bank of America
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Revolut
  • SoFi
  • Nium
  • Checkout.com
  • Credit Karma
  • eBay
  • Commerce Ventures
  • FinCapital

  • Mesh
  • Trulioo
  • TransUnion
  • Deloitte
  • zerohash
  • Plug and Play
  • TaxBit
  • Brico
  • A16z
  • and many more

What The Financial Club is Today

The Financial Club is the global platform for high-impact engagements in financial services.

We bring together leaders across fintech, banking, digital assets, policy, venture, and infrastructure through curated events, year-round membership, and software built for business outcomes.

What began as a high-trust network has evolved into a broader industry platform — one that helps people not only meet, but stay connected, activate around major market moments, and build meaningful relationships over time.

Today, The Financial Club operates across four layers:

Membership
A curated global network of professionals shaping the future of financial services.

Platform
Software designed to help members discover who matters, plan around major industry moments, and engage more intentionally.

Events
Private summits, official delegations, flagship gatherings, retreats, and conference-week activations that bring the ecosystem together in person.

Content
Conversations, briefings, and industry programming that help members stay close to the ideas, people, and shifts shaping the market.

The result is a more connected financial industry — with stronger access, better conversations, and more opportunities for meaningful business outcomes.

"Fintech deserves a place that exists beyond any one event, city, or moment.

The Financial Club is the global home for fintech — where the people, conversations, and engagements shaping financial services come together."

Alex Pelin,
Founder, The Financial Club

One ecosystem - Multiple ways in

From curated events and year-round membership to platform networking, business tools, partnerships, and industry programming, The Financial Club offers multiple ways to participate in one connected fintech ecosystem.
  • Member Network


    Explore the people shaping fintech across founders, operators, investors, institutions, and policy worldwide.

  • Opportunities


    Discover relevant people, roles, partnerships, and pathways for growth across the ecosystem.

  • Conference Hubs


    Understand who’s in town, what’s happening around major industry weeks, and how to navigate them more intentionally.

  • Programming and Events

    From our partners

    Host or join industry gatherings through one trusted platform for fintech, or participate in The Financial Club’s official programming — from annual retreats and private summits to official delegations and other curated activations.

  • Other industry perks and benefits 

Outcomes from the Network

From pivotal introductions to transformative opportunities, our members reflect on the impact of being part of the club.
Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs, TRM Labs

The Financial Club is really a community of builders. The magic is being able to network with members, but also to hear from key leaders and policy makers from across the globe. I am always in awe of the talent on stage but even more impressed by the audience. And, the magic always happens in the coolest places.

Chief Recovery Officer, Asset Reality

Being a part of The Financial Club has helped me stay in the know thanks to their exclusive events with industry leaders. In the fast-moving world of FinTech – especially crypto – updated happen quickly, and the Club’s events are always timely, well thought out, and packed with valuable content. It’s also helped me grow my industry knowledge by connecting with professionals in adjacent fields that I might not have met otherwise. It’s having a positive impact on my career and I’m grateful I joined!

Co-Founder & CEO, Mesh

Being part of The Financial Club has been incredibly valuable—I've connected with fintech founders, investors, and operators I wouldn’t have met otherwise. Some of those connections have directly influenced strategic decisions at Mesh and opened up new opportunities. The community is high-caliber and thoughtfully curated—something that’s rare and truly appreciated.

Global Head of Government Affairs, FactSet

I am delighted to share my experience with The Financial Club, which has been a transformative part of my professional journey over the last few years. Belonging to this group of professionals has allowed me to connect with fascinating individuals from around the world, fostering meaningful friendships and a robust network of financial experts. The club’s events are always timely, informative, and beautifully executed, offering a unique blend of engaging conversations, exquisite food, and elegant decor. What sets The Financial Club apart is its cadre of genuine experts in fintech policy, providing a refreshing respite from some self-promotion we have all seen and allowing for substantive policy discussions. Both personally and professionally, membership has been invaluable, offering opportunities to share ideas and grow my network in a setting that is truly enjoyable.

Deputy General Counsel, ex-Google, Patreon, Chime, & Wells Fargo

I highly recommend joining The Financial Club to anyone who is involved in —or looking to break into—fintech, crypto, banking, or payments. Since joining last year, I've made invaluable connections with innovators across the industry. From the Women’s Dinners to the Fintech Retreat and countless expert-led gatherings, each event has been a chance to learn, grow, and build lasting friendships. Alex Pelin leads The Financial Club with a rare mix of insight and warmth, making every member feel seen. Success is part drive and also part community—and The Financial Club delivers the community beautifully.

President France, Foundever

Being part of The Financial Club has opened up clear business opportunities. Through conversations and deal flow shared within the network, I’ve uncovered leads that directly contributed to growth — whether for companies where I serve on the board, or for friends and investments. In fact, I was able to source two or three investments through this pipeline. It’s a powerful network that brings real, tangible opportunities.

    2026 Schedule

    Join us for a club-only meetings, dinners, networking events and the annual Fintech and DeFi Retreat gatherings.

    2025 Schedule

    Join us for a club-only meetings, dinners, networking events and the annual Fintech and DeFi Retreat gatherings.

    Official Partners

    Government and Private Sector organizations that have entered an official partnership with the Financial Club.
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