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
Day 2 – Mar 14
Day 3 – Mar 15
Face the Membership | Bob Pisani, CNBC; Penny Pennington, Edward Jones; Yie-Hsin Hung, SSGA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Management, who 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
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.
Boston, MA – July 21, 2023 — Nicsa has announced the winners of its 2023 Blackwell Scholarship Awards. Blackwell Scholars receive up to four years of scholarship support, a mentor from a Nicsa member company, and access to career networking and internship opportunities. 2023 marks the 25th year of Blackwell Scholarship awards.
The 2023 Blackwell Scholarship recipients are as follows:
Alyssa Castro | Davidson College, class of 2027
Saanvi Chougule | New Jersey Institute of Technology, class of 2027
Nicholas Gasper | Saint Vincent College, class of 2027
Amanda Sanchez | Louisiana State University, class of 2027
Rebecca Stansell | University of Texas at Austin, class of 2027
The five new awardees represent the following firms: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Capital Group American Funds, Federated Hermes, Franklin Templeton, and Invesco.
Thirteen additional students had their award renewed for the coming academic year. Awards are renewable for up to 4 years per student.
Maggie Banhart | Kansas State University
Berenika Belinkiy | Bryant University
Sebastian Cerro | Texas A&M University
Lizbeth Flores | University at Albany
E’Nyah Norris-Conley | Northern Arizona University
Jonathan Odima | University of Texas at Austin
Sofia Ostendorf | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Brendan Ridge | University of Pittsburgh
John Shen | University of Massachusetts Lowell
Ruth Shiferaw | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Esha Thota | University of California, Los Angeles
Olivia Tucker | Wichita State University
Zuzanna Wheeler | Creighton University
The thirteen renewal awards represent American Century Investments, Broadridge, Calamos Investments, Capital Group, Edward Jones, Federated Hermes, Invesco, JP Morgan Chase & Co, MFS Investment Management, and State Street.
This year, eighty-one applications were submitted by children of employees representing twenty-four firms across the global asset and wealth management industry. Recipients were evaluated based on demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service and academic merit.
“Nicsa congratulates each of the well deserving 2023 Blackwell Scholars. We are very appreciative of the Nicsa member firms who generously support the Blackwell Scholarship Fund with their contributions and event participation,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Nicsa.
Each year, Nicsa’s Strategic Leadership Forum (SLF) features “Nicsa Gives Back,” a day of philanthropic events including the Blackwell Scholarship Charity Golf Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament go toward the Blackwell Scholarship fund.
About the Nicsa/William T. Blackwell Scholarship Fund
The Nicsa/William T. Blackwell Scholarship Fund was established as a tribute to former Nicsa President Bill Blackwell’s commitment to education. Since the scholarship program's inception, the fund has made over $850,000 in awards to students with financial need. The Blackwell Scholarship Fund is endowed through donations by individuals and Nicsa member companies. Blackwell Scholars receive up to four years of scholarship support, a mentor from a Nicsa member company, and access to career networking and internship opportunities.
The Blackwell Scholarship is administered by The Philanthropic Initiative, in conjunction with The Boston Foundation.
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.
Boston, MA – July 10, 2023 – Nicsa, a leading Association in support of the asset and wealth management industry, recognized six new Committee Chairs over the past six months. These individuals have each helped support the nonprofit’s work to advance leading practices across a wide spectrum of industry business lines and professionals.
Nicsa supports a variety of committees that are open to all employees of member firms. Committees comprise individuals across divisions, departments, and all levels of management who actively participate in collaboration around industry solutions. View full list of Nicsa Committees here.
Committee Chairs are the visionaries responsible for establishing and tracking the mission of each Committee, as well as presiding over activities and content generation.
With congratulations to recent appointees:
Ryan Burns | Northern Trust | Membership
Heidi Lastoria | MFS Investment Management | Unclaimed Property
Rosa Licea-Mailloux | MFS Investment Management | DPNA Next Practices
Anish Mazumdar | Aliter Investment Services | Technology & Digital Innovation
Cassie McCarthy | EY | DPNA DEI Perception Study
Kirstin Pickens | FS Investments | General Membership Meeting ‘23
In recognition of past service:
Charles Booth | Compliance & Risk Management
LeeAnn Dionne | Unclaimed Property
Naomi Fink | DPNA Next Practices
Maggie Klimentova | DPNA Industry Engagement & Events
Mark Lavan, Franklin Templeton | General Membership Meeting ‘22
Cassie McCarthy | EY | DPNA Benchmarking
Kelli O’Brien | Citi | General Membership Meeting ‘22
Alex Pire | Amundi | International
*DPNA: Diversity Project North America, a Nicsa initiative.
A full list of Nicsa Committee Chairs follows:
TOPIC COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Alternative Investments
Michael Murtaugh, Wells Fargo
Compliance & Risk Management
Stephanie Tyler, Franklin Templeton
Data Analytics
Brian Foote, Broadridge
Fund Administration
Jon Gezotis, Citi
Victoria McGowan, J.P. Morgan
Fund & Investor Services
Linda Azzara, GMO, LLC
Rhett Payne, J.P. Morgan
International
Lesley-Anne Archibald, Baillie Gifford
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
Karym Murphy, HengTian Services
UIT
Scott Larsen, Guggenheim Investments
Matt Wolcott, Hennion & Walsh, Inc.
Unclaimed Property
Heidi Lastoria, MFS Investments
Carol Irvine, Abandoned Property Advisors, LLC.
EVENT COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
General Membership Meeting
Chuck Gallant, BNY Mellon
Kirstin Pickens, FS Investments
Fearless Leadership Symposium
Cheryl Boyd, EY
Nicole Green, SS&C Technologies
Strategic Leadership Forum
Steven Rueschhoff, Edward Jones
Kelli O’Brien, Citi
DIVERSITY PROJECT NORTH AMERICA COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
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
Next Practices
Rosa Licea-Mailloux, MFS Investment Management
Ofelia Potter, Northern Trust
ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Awards
Karen Walsh, Putnam Investor Services
Content
Anne Hebard-Duduch, SS&C Technologies
Janet Bienkowski, MFS Investment Management
Membership
Ryan Burns, Northern Trust
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Nicsa Executive Committee
Stacy Bernstein, American Century
Scott Brady, Columbia Threadneedle
Audit
Lisa Halbach, Bank of America
Treasurer
Irene Speridakos, BNY Mellon
Nominating
Clint Harris, Invesco
Diversity Project CEO Advisory Council
Thomas Arnold, EY
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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May 4, 2023 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On June 14, the asset and wealth management industry will come together for meaningful dialogue and action planning around key business initiatives that enhance productivity, promote growth, and drive bottom line results.
Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium – the premier DEI-focused conference for global asset and wealth management business leaders – will unite senior executives to explore the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry. The event, powered by Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America (DPNA) and launched in 2021, was the first national conference focused on DEI issues specific to asset and wealth management professionals.
“We are excited about our 3rd annual Fearless Leadership Symposium and celebrating the five-year anniversary of our Diversity Project North America initiative in 2023. Nicsa continues to be at the forefront of the most important issues facing our member firms and it is our privilege to facilitate industry collaboration on issues like DEI,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO.
A CEO Fireside Chat, as well as sessions on Leadership of Tomorrow, Igniting an Inclusive Culture, and From Moment to Movement, will feature speakers from some of the world's largest and most influential asset and wealth management firms. The event draws upon senior business executives to explore bold business practices that support the long-term sustainability of the industry. The conference will feature interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to participate in thought-provoking discussions, share their own experiences, and learn from their peers.
"We look forward to hosting this conference and bringing together innovative minds in the asset and wealth management industry to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Justine Phoenix, Head of Diversity Project North America. "Creating a more inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also makes good business sense. By valuing and fostering diversity and equity, we can attract and retain the best talent and drive better outcomes for our clients."
Featured Speakers
Baroness Helena Morrissey
Lisa Jones, Head of the Americas, President & CEO, Amundi US, Inc.
Emily Portney, CEO, BNY Mellon’s Asset Servicing
Rachel Bellow, Co-founder & President, Bonfire
Bill Proudman, CEO, WMFDP LLC | FDP Global
Matt Cameron, Global Managing Director, LGBT Great
Moderator: Byron Pitts, Anchor & Chief National Correspondent, ABC News
Rising Stars Recognized
Nicsa’s Rising Star Program celebrates and cultivates the industry’s next generation of leaders. Honorees are diverse, emerging leaders within the industry that embody the values of the Diversity Project North America and demonstrate a commitment and intentionality for change. Awardees will be recognized at a reception during the Symposium and will receive mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities.
About Fearless Leadership Symposium
Visit nicsa.org/fls to view the agenda and speakers, Individuals can purchase in-person registration passes which include access to all on-site programming and events. The conference is open to asset and wealth management professionals from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Attendees can register for the event on the Nicsa website. For media inquiries, please contact Allison Lovett, VP of Content &. Communications at 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 develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
About Diversity Project North America
Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America promotes a diverse and inclusive asset and wealth management industry with the right talent to deliver the best possible results for our clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. The Project spans the entire range of the profession: asset and wealth managers, fund complexes, asset servicers, broker dealers, asset owners and professional service firms that support the industry. We seek to share best practices, identify gaps in our industry and initiate action to help solve or improve those inadequacies.
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