Boston, MA – July 10, 2024 – Nicsa, a trade association connecting all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry, is evolving to better serve the changing needs of its clients by introducing a new Fall event. Nicsa is launching the Asset & Wealth Management Summit in October of 2024, featuring this year's theme: Reshaping the Industry with Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Alternative Investments.

Taking place October 29-30 at the Marriott Long Wharf in Boston, MA, this forward-thinking Summit offers a comprehensive perspective on the latest advancements in asset and wealth management.

The new Summit is designed to be a premier event for industry executives looking for subject matter expertise, visionary perspectives, and high-value networking opportunities within two high growth areas in asset and wealth management. The event will attract professionals across a wide array of business lines including product, distribution, technology, operations, risk management, and fund and investor servicing.

This year, attendees will explore how cutting-edge AI and alternative investments are revolutionizing asset and wealth management. Throughout the Summit, industry experts will take the stage to share strategic and tactical knowledge on onboarding, implementation, and ecosystem strategies. These insights will help organizations reshape their practices for the future, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry.

Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Nicsa said, "We are committed to providing our members with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of asset and wealth management. This year's Summit theme reflects the most important topics our members are focused on in our rapidly changing industry.”

Registration for the event is open to Nicsa members and non-members. To join Nicsa at the Asset & Wealth Management Summit and gain the knowledge and connections needed to drive your organization forward, please visit nicsa.org/the-summit.

About Nicsa

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to advance leading practices.

Nicsa member firms include asset managers, wealth managers, broker dealers, custodian banks, transfer agents, and other professional service firms. Nicsa serves a diverse set of industry professionals focused on a wide array of business lines including product, distribution, technology innovation, data, operations, risk management, and accounting.


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Boston, MA – June 4, 2024 – Nicsa is pleased to announce the winners of its Rising Star Program, a mentorship and awards program aimed at providing networking and career development opportunities to diverse, aspiring leaders in the asset and wealth management industry.  

Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America recognizes the importance of supporting emerging leaders with a program that not only provides recognition and exposure for diverse employees, but develops and hones the skills critical for retention and advancement of valued talent within the industry.

The 2024 Rising Stars were nominated by member firms of Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America and will receive the following benefits:

 
The 2024 Rising Stars (representing their Diversity Project member firms) are:

Aegon Asset Management | River Dunne

Allspring Global Investments | Xiomary Sanchez Rodriguez

American Century Investments | Jessica Gonzalez-Smith

Amundi US | Maud Schmitt

Aon | Rohan Kumar

AXA Investment Managers SA | Mounir Oularbi

BlackRock | Alana Davis

BNY Mellon | Nicole Nader

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | Colleen Fitzsimons

Calamos Investments | Nii Ayi

Capital Group | American Funds | Hillary Hurst

CFA Institute | Mercy Ngungu

Citi | Marissa Crespo

Columbia Threadneedle Investments | Nadine Ishimwe

Confluence | Katherine MacNeil

Dimensional Fund Advisors Inc. | Isabel Haring

Edward Jones | Jamie Kauther

Ernst & Young LLP | Brittany Bello

Fidelity Investments | Mara Badali

Franklin Templeton | Deirdre DiMauro

FS Investments | Lexi DiGennaro

HSBC Global Asset Management | Nayali Quezada

J.P. Morgan | Yonas Shiferaw

MFS Investment Management | Meghan Dowd

Nationwide Financial | Waldo Torres

Northern Trust | Yessica Arguello Avila

Payden & Rygel Investment Group | Eduardo Pablin

Polen Capital | Andrew Marceau

Russell Investments | Stacy Joseph

Schroders | Mindy Lau

SS&C Technologies, Inc. | Nicole Floistad

State Street Corporation | Jacqueline Chacon

Thrivent Financial Investor Services, Inc. | Sofia Fuentes

 

Questions about the Rising Star Program, the Fearless Leadership Symposium, or how to join the Diversity Project North America can be sent to [email protected]

 

About Diversity Project North America

The Diversity Project North America is a cross-company initiative that champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. Through education, advocacy, and idea sharing, we promote the acceptance of diversity in all forms, the elimination of barriers and biases, and the creation of equitable opportunities.

 

About Nicsa 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. With broad industry participation, Nicsa serves a diverse set of industry professionals focused on a wide array of business lines including product, distribution, technology innovation, data, operations, risk management, and accounting.

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Boston, MA – May 13, 2024 — Nicsa, a leading global asset and wealth management trade organization, will be hosting its annual Fearless Leadership Symposium in NYC on June 12, 2024.

 

The in-person event will highlight business practices that promote long-term growth in the asset and wealth management industry. The event will bring together industry leaders to discuss talent acquisition and retention, corporate culture, and future-looking strategies to influence diversity, equity, and inclusion in asset and wealth management. 

 

Featured speakers include Bob Adams, Chief Operations Officer, Fidelity Investments; Omar Aguilar, PhD, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Schwab Asset Management; Erika Irish Brown, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Global Head of Talent, Citi; Carol Fulp, CEO, Fulp Diversity LLC; Cinda Whitten, Head of Global Investment Operations, Nuveen; and Byron Pitts, Anchor & Chief National Correspondent at ABC News.

 

A full list of speakers can be found here.

 

The symposium will also host Nicsa’s Rising Stars Program, spotlighting diverse, aspiring leaders in the asset and wealth management industry. Honorees will be announced at a special ceremony and networking event the evening of June 12.

 

The symposium is powered by Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America a cross-company initiative that champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry.

 

Attendees will include CEOs, senior business executives, and DEI leaders from asset managers, broker-dealers, consulting firms, custodians, executive search firms, fund accounting and audit firms, investment managers, law firms, private equity firms, technology providers, third-party service providers, and technology companies. View Diversity Project North America member firms here.

 

Details on speakers, panels, and other aspects of the Fearless Leadership Symposium can be found on the Nicsa website. Firms interested in attending or otherwise being involved in this event should contact Anne De May of Nicsa at [email protected]. Media interested in attending this event should contact Allison Lovett of Nicsa at [email protected].

 

About Nicsa 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to advance leading practices.

Nicsa member firms include asset managers, wealth managers, broker dealers, custodian banks, transfer agents, and other professional service firms including audit, tax, law, technology, marketing, and compliance.

Nicsa aims to help firms operating in all segments of the global asset and wealth management industry meet the changing needs of their clients by aligning and educating industry participants through formal education programs, interactive forums, networking opportunities, and initiatives such as the Diversity Project North America.

About Diversity Project North America

Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America is a cross-company initiative that champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry.

Through education, advocacy, and idea sharing, we promote the acceptance of diversity in all forms, the elimination of barriers and biases, and the creation of equitable opportunities.

We advance better business results for our member firms and positive long-term impact for the clients we all serve by fostering an industry where diversity is achieved, equity is the standard, and inclusion is celebrated.

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Nicsa is pleased to announce that Allison Walsh will assume the role of Vice President, Sales and Member Engagement, effective June 2024. Allison’s primary responsibilities will be to drive engagement, recruit new members across the asset and wealth management industry, and act as the primary contact for all sponsorship opportunities.

 

“Allie’s industry expertise and deep relationships built over her tenure as VP of Marketing will enable Nicsa to expand our reach across an ever-evolving industry,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Nicsa. The Nicsa leader added, “We plan to bring new members to our community with increased engagement, while remaining dedicated to our rich history and mission.”

 

Nicsa serves asset management firms, wealth management firms, broker dealers, and service providers by helping them meet the changing needs of their clients. The association connects all facets of the industry in order to advance leading practices. View Nicsa member firms | view Nicsa committees.

 

Membership offers:

 

Ms. Walsh will also head up membership efforts for Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America, an initiative aimed at championing DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. The number of DPNA participating firms has grown to almost 50 firms since its inception in 2018, with hundreds of volunteers across nine working DPNA committees.

 

Ms. Walsh takes on this new role after serving five years as Nicsa’s Head of Marketing . “I am very proud of the work that Nicsa is doing and am eager to amplify our capabilities by growing the breadth and depth of our membership.”  said Ms. Walsh.

 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit organization and is focused on growing its membership to support industry dialogue on top-of-mind issues. The association has a 62-year history of serving industry professionals across a broad array of business lines including sales and distribution, product management, relationship management, technology, risk management, compliance, operations, and fund services and administration.

 

About Nicsa 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted a collaborative environment where members come together to help strategically address the industry’s most vital issues. 

The Diversity Project North America champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. The goal of the Diversity Project North America is to advance better business results for our member firms and positive long-term impact for the clients we all serve by fostering an industry where diversity is achieved, equity is the standard, and inclusion is celebrated.

 

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Boston, MA – February 6, 2024 – Nicsa, a leading provider of education and networking forums to professionals in the global asset and wealth management industry, announced its key speakers and session highlights for the 2024 Strategic Leadership Forum taking place on March 13-15 in Orlando, Florida.

·       Industry veteran Marty Flanagan, Chairman Emeritus of Invesco, will share perspectives from pivotal times in his career and explore how lessons learned can be applied to future "watershed" moments.

 

·       Bob Pisani of CNBC will moderate an intimate C-Suite Roundtable featuring Edward Jones’ Penny Pennington and Yie-Hsin Hung, President & Chief Executive Officer, State Street Global Advisors in Nicsa’s annual Face the Membership session; and

 

·       Candida 'Candi' Wolff, Global Head of Government Affairs, Citi, will provide an in-depth exploration of the economic indicators, election implications, geopolitical tensions, and other key drivers of global markets in the coming year.

In all, 30+ industry experts will take the stage at the 2024 Nicsa Strategic Leadership Forum, with attendees from across asset and wealth management firms. View all speakers here.

 

Event highlights include:

Day 1 - Mar 13

The Science of Managing Time, Focus & Energy
Reshaping the Value Chain with AI
Think Like a Futurist

Day 2 – Mar 14 

Fireside Chat | Marty Flanagan, Invesco
Building Tomorrow’s Portfolio
The Quest for Hyper-Personalization

Nicsa Gives Back Afternoon

 

Day 3 – Mar 15 

Face the Membership | Bob Pisani, CNBC; Penny Pennington, Edward Jones; Yie-Hsin Hung, SSGA

Economic & Public Policy Outlook | Candi Wolff, Citi
M&A Hotbed

View the full agenda here.

 

About Nicsa 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted a collaborative environment where members come together to help strategically address the industry’s most vital issues. 

Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. The goal of the Diversity Project North America is to advance better business results for our member firms and positive long-term impact for the clients we all serve by fostering an industry where diversity is achieved, equity is the standard, and inclusion is celebrated.

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Boston, MA – January 26, 2024 – Nicsa, a premier asset and wealth management association, is proud to announce a partnership with Expect Miracles Foundation (EMF) for its 2024 Nicsa Gives Back Charity Golf Tournament.

Nicsa will invite attendees of its Strategic Leadership Forum, executives from leading asset and wealth management firms, to participate in its March 14 event at Waldorf Astoria Orlando Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. Net proceeds from the Nicsa Gives Back Charity Golf Tournament will go to Expect Miracles Foundation, a leading advocate in the fight against cancer within the financial services industry.

The opportunity to work with charitable organizations like the Expect Miracles Foundation is an honor. We are thrilled to both enhance the experience of our attendees as well as raise funds for EMF’s important work. Professionals within the asset and wealth management industry that would like to support EMF’s life-changing mission can now do so through Nicsa’s signature event in Florida,” noted Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Nicsa.

“We’re honored to be supported by Nicsa and its membership in bringing the financial services industry together to bring hope to the cancer community,” said Frank Strauss, Founder and Chairman of the Board Expect Miracles Foundation.

About Nicsa Gives Back Charity Golf Tournament:

Nicsa Gives Back is an initiative that provides Nicsa members a way to give back to the industry and support local communities. Nicsa’s Strategic Leadership Forum features a dedicated afternoon of philanthropic opportunities, networking, and fun in support of Nicsa Gives Back. Click here for the SLF schedule of events. 

The Nicsa Gives Back Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, March 14 at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando Golf Club, and will be available to SLF attendees. Click here for registration options. 

About Expect Miracles Foundation:

Expect Miracles Foundation rallies the financial services industry and beyond to invest in life-saving cancer research while advancing the financial and emotional health of people impacted by cancer. We are a 501(3)c public charity, Tax ID #20-4127495. Learn more at expectmiraclesfoundation.org.

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Boston, MA – January 3, 2024 – Nicsa, a leading Association in support of the asset and wealth management industry, recognizes eight new Committee Chairs. These individuals help lead the nonprofit’s work to advance leading practices across a wide spectrum of industry business lines and professionals.

Nicsa’s committees are open to all employees of member firms and comprise professionals across divisions, departments, and all levels of management. A full list of Nicsa Committee Chairs follows, with recent appointees appearing in bold:

BOD/Executive Committee

Scott Brady, Columbia Threadneedle | Chair

Stacy Bernstein, American Century | Vice Chair

Clint Harris, Invesco | Nominating

Irene Speridakos, BNY Mellon | Treasurer

John Stradtler, PwC | Audit

 

Alternative Investments

John Seidita, PwC

Yousif Nimer, Deloitte

Awards

Karen Walsh, Putnam Investor Services

 

Compliance & Risk Management

Mark Hunter, Dimensional Fund Advisors Inc.

Stephanie Tyler, Franklin Templeton

 

Content

Janet Bienkowski, MFS Investment Management

Anne Hebard-Duduch, SS&C Technologies

 

Data Analytics

Brian Foote, Broadridge

 

Fund Administration

Gary Casagrande, Northern Trust

Victoria McGowan, J.P. Morgan

 

Fund & Investor Services

Linda Azzara, GMO, LLC 

Gregory Cohen, MUFG Investor Services

 

International

Lesley-Anne Archibald, Baillie Gifford

Mike Melles, FIS 

 

Membership

Ryan Burns, Northern Trust

 

Next Gen

Lesley-Anne Archibald, Baillie Gifford

Nicholas Lombardo, Citi

 

Product & Distribution

Scott Brady, Columbia Threadneedle

Alaina Giampapa, Natixis

 

Retirement

Alvin Hasegawa, Fiduciary Trust International

Brad Spolec, SS&C Technologies

 

SMA & Model Portfolio

Daniel Milligan, Columbia Threadneedle

Patrick Mullins, Invesco

 

Technology & Digital Innovation

Chuck Gallant, BNY Mellon

Anish Mazumdar, Aliter Investment Services

 

UIT

Scott Larsen, Guggenheim Investments

Matt Wolcott, Hennion & Walsh, Inc. 

 

Unclaimed Property

Heidi Lastoria, MFS Investments

Carol Irvine, Abandoned Property Advisors, LLC.

 

EVENTS:

General Membership Meeting

Chuck Gallant, BNY Mellon

Kirstin Pickens, FS Investments

 

Fearless Leadership Symposium

Cheryl Boyd, EY

Gary Casagrande, Northern Trust

Nicole Green, SS&C Technologies

 

Strategic Leadership Forum

Steven Rueschhoff, Edward Jones

Kelli O’Brien, Citi

 

DIVERSITY PROJECT NORTH AMERICA: 

CEO Advisory Council/Executive Committee

Thomas Arnold, EY

Deirdre O’Conner, Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.

Benchmarking

Cheryl Reich, Broadridge

Deb Sealy, Aegon

Education & Outreach

Suzanne Cullinane, Janus Henderson

Ann Carpenter, State Street Global Advisors (SSGA)

 

Industry Engagement & Events

Emily Lawrence, Northern Trust

Shannon Daigh, J.P. Morgan

 

Next Practices

Rosa Licea-Mailloux, MFS Investment Management

Ofelia Potter, Northern Trust

  

Nisca also recognizes the following industry executives in recognition of past service:

Charles Booth | Compliance & Risk Management

Donelle Chisolm, American Century | DPNA Engagement & Events 

Jon Gezotis, Citi | Fund Administration

Lisa Halbach, Bank of America | Executive Committee, Audit 

Karym Murphy | Technology & Digital Innovation

Michael Murtaugh, Wells Fargo | Alternative Investments

Rhett Payne, J.P. Morgan | Fund & Investor Services

 

About Nicsa 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted a collaborative environment where members come together to help strategically address the industry’s most vital issues. 

The Diversity Project North America champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. The goal of the Diversity Project North America is to advance better business results for our member firms and positive long-term impact for the clients we all serve by fostering an industry where diversity is achieved, equity is the standard, and inclusion is celebrated.

 

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Boston, MA – November 7, 2023 – The asset and wealth management industry has made meaningful strides on the journey to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), but needs to go the distance to deeply integrate their commitments into corporate culture and everyday business decisions according to Going the Distance: Accelerating DEI in Asset and Wealth Management. Nicsa’s study is now available to the public via a fully accessible landing page. Click here to view.

The 2023-2024 study is offered by Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America and will be released to registrants of the 2023 Nicsa General Membership Meeting on November 7. The survey and resulting report were prepared with Diversity Project member Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). The study explores insights on the perception of progress in the asset and wealth management industry and presents actionable takeaways on how to advance DEI within organizations. 

Analysis of the 2023 data led to six key takeaways, each deeply explored in the Study. 

1.     Corporate culture continues to be a key area for industry improvement.

2.     Industry leaders should embrace accountability.

3.     Best practices in talent recruitment and retention must evolve.

4.     The industry must work collaboratively to standardize metrics and advance reporting maturity.

5.     Career development needs to evolve beyond traditional programs and resources.

6.     Robust training initiatives can help embed DEI in the day-to-day experience.

Corporate culture, recruitment pipelines, and talent retention continue to be key areas for industry improvement. In addition, while perceptions improved around organizations sharing DEI metrics, the standardization of those metrics remains a challenge. Overall, trending comparisons worsened when looking into measures of success, but improved when looking at commitment to advancing DEI within the industry.

These trends are explored through a lens of uncertainty, given the unique pressures of today’s economic, regulatory, and political landscape. Despite the uncertainties, the asset and wealth management industry is pushing forward in its commitment to advance DEI and striving toward a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Nicsa, notes that the Study results have highlighted the value of committed resources, executive level support, action-oriented training, professional development opportunities, and data collection and reporting as key factors for accelerating DEI within the asset and wealth management industry.

“While our environment and headline news will continue to evolve and change, DEI as a business strategy is here to stay. Asset and wealth managers can’t afford to neglect the information and insights identified in our 2023-24 DEI Perception Study. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are all essential to providing the best products and services to investors worldwide,” said Fitzpatrick. “We hope that industry participants continue to engage with us via our annual Perception Study to identify trends and ideas that will benefit the industry we all serve.”

“EY is proud to join forces with Nicsa on the 2023-24 DEI Perception Study,” said Thomas Arnold, a Partner in EY Wealth and Asset Management Consulting. “We are pleased to offer this tool to help the asset and wealth management industry come together to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the business.”

About the Study:

Those interested in joining the asset and wealth management industry’s mission to accelerate diversity, equity and inclusion should reach out to Justine Phoenix, Head of Diversity Project North America at Nicsa.  

About Nicsa 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted a collaborative environment where members come together to help strategically address the industry’s most vital issues. 

Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. The goal of the Diversity Project North America is to advance better business results for our member firms and positive long-term impact for the clients we all serve by fostering an industry where diversity is achieved, equity is the standard, and inclusion is celebrated.

About EY

EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws.

For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.

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Boston, MA – October 23, 2023 -- Nicsa, a leading asset and wealth management industry association, is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Nicsa NOVA Awards, which recognize excellence in innovation and leadership.

The 2023 award winners are as follows:

President’s Awards

Chuck Gallant, Director, Digital and Data Strategy, BNY Mellon

Kirsten Pickens, Managing Director, Co-Head of US Distribution, FS Investments

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Strategic Leadership Award

Jenny Johnson, President and CEO, Franklin Templeton

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Lifetime Achievement

Martin L. Flanagan, Chairman Emeritus, Invesco

Burton Keller, Founder, Director Emeritus, Delta Data

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Outstanding Service to the Fund Industry - Robert L. Gould Award

Peter Finnerty, Mutual Funds Leader, PwC

Rich Prior, President, American Funds Service Company, Capital Group (retired)

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Industry Innovation Awards 

Innovation in Distribution |  ume solutions | Due Diligence Platform

Innovation in Product Development & Marketing | State Street | Digital Experience

Innovation in Technology | Broadridge Financial Solutions | Distributed Ledger Repo

Operational Excellence | State Street Global Advisors | Proxy Voting Program

Operational Excellence | Ultimus | uFILE Application

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Emerging Leaders

Anthony Almanzar, Vice President & Senior Program Manager, State Street Global Advisors

Lilly Bahmani, Senior Manager, Nicsa

Robert Fox, Senior Manager, Clarendon Partners

Cassie McCarthy, Senior Manager, Business Transformation, EY Wealth & Asset Management Consulting

Deshaun Merrick, Vice President, Northern Trust

Sarah Segar, Director of Change Management, SS&C Technologies

Lejla Sehic, VP of Operations and Business Process, Broadridge Fi360 Solutions

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President’s Awards

Honored posthumously for exceptional contributions to the asset and wealth management industry:

Dick Lucas - Founding Partner, FAL, the creators of SuRPAS, Retired Executive Vice President, PNC Global Investment Services (PNCGIS)

Robert Schifellite, Chairman of Investor Communication Solutions, Broadridge Financial Solutions 

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“We’re very pleased to recognize the contributions of these exceptional honorees to the asset and wealth management community. The 2023 Nicsa NOVA Awardees have demonstrated dedication, excellence. and leadership to the industry we all serve, and we look forward to celebrating them at the Nicsa GMM,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Nicsa.


About Nicsa 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted a collaborative environment where members come together to help strategically address the industry’s most vital issues. 

Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. The goal of the Diversity Project North America is to advance better business results for our member firms and positive long-term impact for the clients we all serve by fostering an industry where diversity is achieved, equity is the standard, and inclusion is celebrated.

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Boston, MA – October 16, 2023 – Nicsa, a leading provider of education and networking forums to professionals in the global asset and wealth management industry, announced its keynote and other speaker highlights for the 2023 General Membership Meeting  taking place on November 7-8.

GMM sessions will kick off on Tuesday November 7 with a keynote presentation by Peter Finnerty, Mutual Funds Practice Leader, PwC and Declan Byrne, PwC Partner, Mutual Fund Research and Analytics Leader.

Their address, Rising Expectations: 2030, will provide attendees with predictions on how expectations from investors, employees, regulators, and society as a whole will fundamentally shape the future of the entire asset and wealth management industry. View full event agenda here.

The November 8 agenda will feature Kevin Mahn, President and Chief Investment Officer, Hennion & Walsh Asset Managementwho will moderate a C-Suite Roundtable around industry innovation. The following thought leaders will participate:

·       Lorna Sabbia, Managing Director, Head of Retirement & Personal Wealth Solutions, Bank of America

·       Joe Schultz, Senior Vice President, Chief Client Officer, American Century

·       Vadim Zlotnikov, Head of Fidelity Institutional, Fidelity Investments

In all, 30+ industry experts will take the stage at the 2023 Nicsa General Membership Meeting, with active engagement across Nicsa members, sponsors, and partners helping connect asset and wealth management professionals to industry best practices. View speakers here.

A preview of event highlights include:

 

Day 1 - Nov 7

Keynote: Rising Expectations | 2030

What's Driving the Alts Landscape

A Confident Board: Strategies for Effective Governance

The Convergence of Wealth & Retirement

Unleashing the Power of AI

Day 2 - Nov 8 

A New Dawn for the Advisor Landscape

C-Suite Roundtable: Chartering Your Trajectory

Fireside Chat: Public Policy & Economic Indicators

Generational Debate: Workforce Evolution 

View the full agenda here.

 

About Nicsa 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted a collaborative environment where members come together to help strategically address the industry’s most vital issues. 

Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. The goal of the Diversity Project North America is to advance better business results for our member firms and positive long-term impact for the clients we all serve by fostering an industry where diversity is achieved, equity is the standard, and inclusion is celebrated.

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