George M. Ferris

George M. Ferris (1893–1992) was an American investment banker and philanthropist. Among other roles, he was a founder, president, and chairman of the Washington Stock Exchange. It later traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The George M. Ferris Professorship at Trinity College is named for him, is currently held by a professor of Corporation Finance and Investments.

Personal life He was married to Charlotte Hamilton for sixty-seven years, who died in 1986. They had one daughter, Gene Ferris Benedict, and a son, George M. Ferris Jr., who took over the family business. He lived in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He died of arteriosclerosis in 1992.