Catherine Corrigan
Financial Services Executive & Strategic Business Leader
About Me
I am a C-Suite executive with four decades of experience in large and small firms.
- Name Office Education Languages Nationality Consulting Directorships Employment
- Catherine Corrigan Venice, FL Marketing Major English, Spanish (un poco) Irish-American Available Available Not Available
Cathy Corrigan is a distinguished financial services executive with over four decades of experience building and transforming organizations. As the Founder, President, and CEO of Rockfleet Financial Services, Inc. since 2008, Cathy has established herself as a visionary leader in the financial industry, demonstrating exceptional skill in creating sustainable business models and driving strategic growth.
With governance experience that spans both the financial sector and educational institutions, Cathy brings valuable perspective to strategic oversight roles. Her service as Treasurer and Trustee at Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School (2016-2017) showcases her commitment to financial stewardship and organizational governance, complementing her extensive corporate leadership experience.
Cathy's entrepreneurial acumen extends beyond Rockfleet, as evidenced by her founding of AuthentiFact, Inc. in 2015, where she continues to serve as CEO. This venture demonstrates her ability to identify market opportunities and develop innovative solutions. Her entrepreneurial journey began even earlier with the founding of Swicor NYC LLC in 2003, which she has successfully maintained for over 22 years.
Cathy developed comprehensive regulatory expertise as Director of Operations & Chief Compliance Officer at Siebert Brandford Shank from 2004 to 2009. This experience provided her with deep knowledge of governance frameworks and risk management — essential perspectives for effective board service.
Cathy's corporate experience includes 16 years, culiminating as Corporate Vice President, at UBS/PaineWebber, where she gained valuable insights into global financial markets and institutional operations. Her multifaceted career path — beginning as a Market Research Analyst at AIG and a Programmer/Analyst at Marcus Schloss — equipped her with an analytical approach to business challenges and financial oversight.
A member of Mensa, Cathy combines exceptional intellectual capacity with practical business acumen, allowing her to quickly assess complex situations and develop strategic solutions. Her remarkable career trajectory reflects her exceptional adaptability, strategic foresight, and commitment to excellence. Her leadership philosophy combines rigorous analytical thinking with entrepreneurial creativity, enabling her to provide meaningful guidance on complex financial matters while identifying opportunities for innovation and growth. With experience spanning multiple business cycles and regulatory environments, she offers invaluable perspective on sustainable corporate development and governance best practices.
- Name Office Education Languages Nationality Consulting Directorships Employment
- Catherine Corrigan Venice, FL Marketing Major English, Spanish (un poco) Irish-American Available Available Not Available
Resume
I am a C-Suite executive with four decades of experience in large and small firms.
Work Experience
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President, CEO and Chair
AuthentiFact, Inc. (Dec 2015 - Present)
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President, CEO and Chair
Rockfleet Financial Services, Inc. (Dec 2008 - Present)
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Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer & Director of Operations
Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., L.L.C. (Sep 2004 - Apr 2005)
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President
Swicor NYC LLC (Mar 2003 - Present)
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Corporate Vice President, Division Control Officer
UBS Financial Services, Inc. (Jul 1988 - Aug 2004)
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Programmer/Analyst
Marcus Schloss & Co., Inc. (Jul 1986 - Jul 1988) -
Market Research Analyst
American International Group, Inc. (Aug 1982 - Jul 1986)
Board Directorships
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Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee
Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School (Feb 2016 - Jan 2017)
Education
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Marketing Major
New York University (Aug 1984 - May 1988)
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Insurance Major
The College of Insurance (Aug 1982 - May 1984)
More About Me
FINRA Examinations
- Series 4 (Registered Options Principal)
- Series 7 (General Securities Representative)
- Series 14 (Compliance Officer)
- Series 24 (General Securities Principal)
- Series 27 (Financial and Operations Principal)
- Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal)
- Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State)
- Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser)
- Series 66 (Uniform Combined State)
- Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative)
- Series 99 (Operations Professional)
- Series SIE (Securities Industry Essentials)
- Government Securities Principal
Professional Affiliations
- Mensa (Present)
- Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Legal and Compliance Committee (Past)
- SIFMA Municipal Operations Committee (Past)
- Securities Industry Association’s Y2K Committee and Y2K Business Continuity Subcommittee (1999)
- Northeast Women in Public Finance (Past)
Speaking Engagements
