Leading Financial Progression Through an Inclusive Lens.
For a quarter of a century, Ferretti Group, Inc. is the largest woman-owned boutique independent broker-dealer on the NYSE. Currently operated under CEO/CCO Phyllis Arena Woods, we’ve built our reputation by maintaining the highest levels of service and quality, prioritizing client anonymity, and SEC and FINRA compliance. Our firm has expanded its offerings to serve the needs of a wide array of clients and family offices. Our experienced trading team leverages our relationships to proactively source natural liquidity to lessen market impact.
CEO, Chief Compliance Officer
Phyllis Arena Woods
Phyllis Arena Woods is the CEO and Principal of Ferretti Group, Inc. and the only woman Floor Governor appointed under the NYSE’s Pillar platform and Pragma Polaris. After earning her B.S. from Villanova University, she worked as an institutional floor clerk at Wertheim Schroder, then joining Ferretti Group, Inc. in 1999 as a sales trader.
Phyllis is an accomplished floor broker at the NYSE with over 30 years of experience on the NYSE trading floor. She has worked extensively with NYSE, NYSE American, ICE, and FINRA personnel as well as associate floor brokers and DMMs. She oversaw the acquisition of several floor operations and anticipates continued firm expansion in 2024.
Founder
Stephen Ferretti
Stephen began on Wall Street as a runner in the mid-80s and further launched his career at Goldman Sachs. Stephen became a member of the New York Stock Exchange in 1999 and founded Stephen M. Ferretti, Inc., a Direct Access Brokerage firm at the New York Stock Exchange; his clients include banks, insurance companies, hedge funds, and mutual funds. In 2010, Stephen became the Chairman of the Board. He remains a vibrant part of the company as the Head of Trading, overseeing executions, offering timely advice, and interacting with clients on a regular basis.
1999
Ferretti Group Inc. became a member of the NYSE, offering direct access to the floor. Wall St.’s woman-owned broker-dealer started with two partners, founder Stephen Ferretti and current CEO Phyllis Arena Woods.
2001
Having steered its clients to safety during the Dot Com Bubble, Ferretti Group Inc. helped New York City rebuild after the 9/11 attacks. Our ability to navigate risk during volatility and protect our clients sets us apart.
2004
Five years on, Ferretti Group Inc. has earned a peerless reputation for the highest level of client trust and performance -- with client-centric service and execution quality, and lower transaction costs that give our clients the competitive edge.
2008
Ferretti Group Inc. proves itself as a haven of safety and trust for its clients, protecting them against the extreme market volatility and wealth destruction that follows the collapse of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers.
2010
Phyllis Arena Woods acquires a majority stake and Woods is appointed CEO, making Ferretti Group Inc. a woman-owned broker dealer on the trading floor.
2018
Phyllis Arena Woods is appointed to the NYSE trading floor Board Of Governors becoming the first woman Governor in history overseeing the Exchange’s electronic Pillar platform.
2019
Andrew Ferretti, second generation, becomes the youngest NYSE floor broker servicing the world’s largest hedge funds and institutions.
2020-2021
While many firms were interrupted by work from home mandates and struggled with volatility during the market sell-off, Ferretti Group Inc. continues to lead the industry as a steadfast and peerless trading partner to its clients that delivers the highest level of service.