Walter Schubert, former stock trader, now founder and chairman of the Gay Financial Network. He came out as the first openly gay man on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 1994.

In 2000 Walter Schubert was elected to the National Board of Directors of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG). He currently serves as Board Treasurer.

In 2003 Walter Schubert was a Founding member of the Board of Directors of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, a non profit organization whose mission is to serve the interests of America’s LGBT owned and operated businesses. He currently serves as its Chairman.