FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 21, 2025

Contact: Bushra Elfarissi

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Bushra.elfarissi@sto.nm.gov

New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya Earns Prestigious Power100 ‘Icon’ Honor

Santa Fe – New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya earns prestigious honor with a Power100 Award in recognition of her tireless efforts to improve and advance the financial industry. The Power100 initiative ‘was created to shine a spotlight on individuals, asset management firms, investors, and non-profit organizations driving performance, impacting the industry, and contributing to narrowing societal gaps related to gender, ethnicity, wealth, health, education, and other areas important to improving the world.’

The Power100 selection process involves extensive research and nominations. Organizers consult with over 300 general partners, limited partners, industry peers, conference organizers, trade organizations, and consultants. They also attend over 35 industry events annually to identify potential candidates.

Award categories include Asset Managers, Allocators and Advisors, Advocates, Angels, Icons, and Asset Gatherers. Treasurer Montoya’s recognition is within the ‘Icon’ category, which honors investment industry mavericks whose career efforts go above and beyond to not only ensure effective financial prowess but also reshape the landscape and direction of the investment industry. This is made evident by Treasurer Montoya’s dedication to promoting and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fund management, financial empowerment for women, financial fitness, and common-sense initiatives, such as pushing financial literacy as a high school graduation requirement across New Mexico public schools and Baby Bonds.

“We honor the Icons for the tireless efforts throughout their career to change the complexion and face of the industry,” stated Jacob Walthour, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint Capital Advisors (BCA). “Their commitment has been unquestionable, their courage unshakeable, and their legacy lasting.”

“It's an honor to be recognized alongside trailblazers who have made noteworthy contributions to the financial industry,” expressed Treasurer Montoya. “The data clearly

shows that diversity in fund management outperforms traditional benchmarks, which reinforces my belief that diversity isn’t just a talking point, but a necessity that will drive both a more inclusive industry and a stronger rate of return.”

Treasurer Montoya will be recognized at the 2nd Annual Power100 Summit in May. The goal of this summit is to unite the industry’s visionaries and advocates and encourage a renewal of commitments to continuing progress toward a more inclusive industry and equitable society.

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Power100 initiative, introduced by Blueprint Capital Advisors (BCA), recognizes individuals, asset management firms, investors, and non-profit organizations that are generating outstanding returns, driving portfolio outcomes, and making a positive impact through investments and philanthropy. Power100 aims to advance a more inclusive and equitable asset management industry by celebrating leaders and organizations who inspire a more inclusive form of capitalism.