My Calling to Serve
“Maya Angelou once said, ‘Nothing will work unless you do.’ That speaks to me, as I have always believed that opportunity is the reward of perseverance, and that every step taken should be forward.”
A Shepherd for Transformative Change
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Driving Equal Representation
Recognized as a 2022 ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES winner for Executive Leadership, President Nichols continues to advance integrated initiatives to expand representation and access, educate consumers, and strengthen and support communities.
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Disrupting Norms
Nichols’ strategic focus challenges long-standing industry norms to best meet the profession’s evolving needs and expand the delivery of applied financial knowledge and education to benefit all.
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Leading by Example
A proponent of culture change to advance equal representation, Nichols speaks frequently at industry events, advising leaders on how to effect positive and lasting change within their organizations.