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NICSAtalk brings actionable solutions to the world of asset management. Each of our episodes tackles pressing issues in the financial business world and features the people working closely with these issues in their day-to-day roles. NICSA is an asset management trade association supporting asset m…

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    Curiosity as a Superpower: Cheri Belski on Leading with Vision in a Changing Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:09


    In this episode of The Nine, Sarah Walter welcomes Cheri Belski, Head of Investment Management Solutions at LPL Financial, for a dynamic conversation on leadership, adaptability, and the evolving future of asset and wealth management.Cheri shares how an unconventional path—from politics to portfolio strategy—fueled her growth and helped her develop a mosaic view of the industry. From betting on herself in pivotal career moments to leveraging curiosity as a strategic tool, her story is a masterclass in career agility. She also offers powerful insights on how firms can blend technology and human connection to create client experiences that truly stand out.More at nicsa.org/podcasts

    Going the Distance: Fighting Cancer with Purpose and Community, with Expect Miracles Foundation's Frank Heavey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 9:29


    In this inspiring episode of The Nine, host Sarah Walter is joined by Frank Heavey, Executive Director of the Expect Miracles Foundation (EMF). Frank shares the mission behind EMF—from raising over $23 million for cancer research to supporting young adult survivors—and offers a look into the Foundation's most powerful initiative: the 2025 Distance Challenge.Learn how this global, virtual movement brings the financial services industry and beyond together to raise funds, build community, and most importantly—spread hope. Whether you're logging miles, fundraising, or simply showing up, Frank reminds us that everyone can go the distance in the fight against cancer. Learn more at emfdistancechallenge.org

    Helping Americans Live the Life They Want to Live, with ICI CEO Eric Pan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 6:54


    In this episode of The Nine, we're joined by Eric Pan, President and CEO of the Investment Company Institute (ICI), for a timely and insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of asset and wealth management. Fresh off the stage at Nicsa's Strategic Leadership Forum, Eric shares his thoughts on how political shifts, technological innovation, and generational preferences are reshaping the investment world. From navigating regulatory change to embracing uncertainty in his own career path, Eric offers practical wisdom for both seasoned professionals and rising leaders.Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on what it means to serve the end investor—and how our industry can rise to the challenge.

    Rising Stars: Shaping the Future of Asset & Wealth Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 6:14


    ​In this special episode, we sit down with five exceptional professionals from Nicsa's Rising Stars program to discuss their transformative experiences at the 2025 Strategic Leadership Forum. From building powerful networks to embracing authenticity in the workplace, these future industry leaders share key takeaways that are shaping their careers. Tune in to gain insights on leadership, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of asset and wealth management. 

    Lead Investment Strategist at MFS Mike Dembro - Holding Steady In the Face of Market Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 9:16


    In this episode of The Nine, Mike Dembro, Lead Investment Strategist at MFS Investment Management, shares his journey from early investing lessons to navigating major financial crises. Fresh off the stage at Nicsa's Strategic Leadership Forum, he discusses the importance of resilience, industry shifts, and why staying the course matters in volatile times. More at http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    Director of Alternative Investments at Commonwealth Financial Network Rob Kane's Playbook for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 7:33


    In this episode of The Nine, we sit down with Rob Kane, Director of Alternative Investments at Commonwealth Financial Network, to explore his unconventional path into asset & wealth management. Rob shares how his background in sports shaped his path to this industry, the pivotal moments that defined his leadership, and why he gravitated toward alternative investments.He also dives into the future of the industry, from the rise of younger investors to the growing impact of AI and innovation. Plus, his advice to newcomers: embrace failure, stay adaptable, and find your niche.More episodes at http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    BONUS: From Barista to Exec | Sarah Walter, Nicsa's Head of Asset & Wealth Management Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 8:19


    In this bonus episode of The Nine, host Justine Phoenix sits down with Sarah Walter, Nicsa's new Head of Asset & Wealth Management Relationships. Sarah shares her unconventional journey from studying agricultural economics in Montana to becoming a leader in the financial services industry. She reflects on pivotal moments in her career, including the power of mentorship, navigating industry challenges, and adapting to constant change. Sarah also offers her perspective on the future of asset and wealth management, from blockchain to alternatives, and leaves listeners with empowering advice for career growth.  A must-listen for anyone navigating the dynamic world of asset & wealth management!For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    David Wu, Morgan Stanley's Head of GenAI | From Wall Street Dreams to AI Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 9:28


    We chat with David Wu, Head of Generative AI at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. From his unconventional path inspired by the film "Wall Street" to leading in AI without a tech degree, David shares pivotal career moments, the importance of mentorship, and lessons in leadership. Discover how he envisions AI empowering human connection in wealth management and his advice for navigating an ever-evolving industry.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Consultant Michelle Fuller (former Head of US Private Wealth Distribution at John Hancock)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 9:02


    Fresh from leaving a leadership role at John Hancock to accelerate growth in her family's auto business, Michelle Fuller talks to us in person at Nicsa's 2024 Asset and Wealth Management Summit, reflecting on the people and circumstances she encountered along the way. You won't want to miss the extraordinary story of how she turned a family challenge that initially seemed career-ending into a net positive for her work trajectory - a real testament to how shifting our expectations can pay off.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Partner at PwC, John Stadtler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 10:54


    Join us in a discussion with PwC's John Stadtler that includes lessons learned, career advice, and his take on some of the asset and wealth management industry's most important topics. For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    Head of US Fund Administration at Northern Trust, Gary Casagrande

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 16:54


    Gary Casagrande traces his path through the industry, highlighting the value of continued learning throughout your career, as well as the work you'd need to put into networking in order to get the best returns. Hear about all that and much more in this episode of NicsaTalk.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Schwab Asset Management President, CEO, & CIO, Omar Aguilar

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 14:56


    Dr. Omar Aguilar, President, CEO, & CIO of Schwab Asset Management, reflects on his background and highlights the importance of being flexible about your career path. Recorded on-site at Nicsa Diversity Project North America's Fearless Leadership Symposium 2024.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - CEO of ALFI, Serge Weyland

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 10:43 Transcription Available


    The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry's new CEO Serge Weyland shares some of the challenges he overcame and lessons he learned along the way. Recorded on-site at Nicsa's Strategic Leadership Forum 2024.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - CFO and EVP at MFS, Amrit Kanwal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 15:05


    Hear from MFS CFO Amrit Kanwal about his background, lessons learned, and advice. Recorded on-site just after he came offstage at Nicsa's Strategic Leadership Forum 2024.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - President and CEO of State Street Global Advisors, Yie-Hsin Hung

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later May 13, 2024 11:15 Transcription Available


    Yie-Hsin Hung shares some of the defining moments of her career so far, and some of the lessons learned along her journey to be SSGA's President & CEO. Recorded at Nicsa's Strategic Leadership Forum 2024, where Yie-Hsin answered audience questions alongside Edward Jones' Penny Pennington in our annual Face the Membership panel.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk Special Edition - Expect Miracles Foundation Distance Challenge May 14-21, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 11:15


    In this Special Edition episode of NicsaTalk, Expect Miracles Foundation Director of Development Maggie Dombroski joins Nicsa's Justine Phoenix to talk about EMF's annual Distance Challenge, a global peer-to-peer fundraiser where participants can run, walk, bike, or do anything else that gets them moving in support of cancer research. How far will you go to leave cancer behind?https://www.emfdistancechallenge.org/http://nicsa.org

    NicsaTalk -Managing Partner at Edward Jones, Penny Pennington

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 12:13


    Listen in as the top leader at Edward Jones, Managing Partner Penny Pennington, shares moments that defined her career, ways her family guided her, and her vision for the future of the asset and wealth management industry. Recorded at Nicsa's Strategic Leadership Forum 2024, where Penny answered audience questions alongside State Street's Yie-Hsin Hung in our annual Face the Membership panel.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Chairman Emeritus at Invesco, Marty Flanagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 9:42 Transcription Available


    Our guest Marty Flanagan served as a director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Invesco, one of the world's leading investment management firms, for nearly twenty years. Join us for a frank conversation about his career and lessons learned in his long and high-reaching leadership journey. Recorded at Nicsa's Strategic Leadership Forum 2024, at which Marty received Nicsa's Lifetime Achievement Award.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Chief U.S. Economist at FS Investments, Lara Rhame

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 9:46


    FS's Chief US Economist, Lara Rhame, joins Justine Phoenix on the NicsaTalk Podcast, recorded in person at Nicsa's General Membership Meeting in November 2023. Tune in to hear a bit about her outlook on the economy, but stay to learn how she manages work/life balance and other lessons she's learned in her career. For more episodes, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts.

    NicsaTalk - Head of Alternative Products at John Hancock Investment Management, York Lo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 9:31


    John Hancock's Head of Alternative Products, York Lo, shares insights from his career, and his unique perspective. This episode was recorded live on the floor of Nicsa's annual General Membership Meeting in November 2023.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

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    NicsaTalk - Managing Director, Head of Retirement and Personal Wealth Solutions at Bank of America, Lorna Sabbia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 10:20


    Recorded live on the floor of Nicsa's annual General Membership Meeting in November 2023, in this episode, Bank of America's Lorna Sabbia shares her perspective and some of the key experiences and lessons that shaped her career.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - SVP & Chief Client Officer at American Century, Joe Schultz

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 9:48


    Recorded live on the floor of Nicsa's annual General Membership Meeting in November 2023, this episode features American Century's Joe Schultz. In it, he delves into his background, and shares one big networking strategy that he would have done even more of if he could go back in time.For more, visit http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Co-Head of Retail Sales at Franklin Templeton, Mark Lavan

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 14:22


    Franklin Templeton's Co-Head of Retail Sales Mark Lavan joins Nicsa's Justine Phoenix to talk about his career path, how he found the right role for himself, and lessons learned along the way. http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Principal at Edward Jones, Steve Rueschhoff

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 13:14


    Steve Rueschoff of Edward Jones shares his path to the upper reaches of the asset and wealth management industry, and how events that seem less than ideal at the time can turn out to be the best things to happen in your career.More at http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at MFS, Michelle Thompson-Dolberry

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 10:26


    Michelle Thompson-Dolberry of MFS shares her unique journey in the asset and wealth management industry, and what she's learned about the importance and value of bringing one's authentic self to the job.More at http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Head of Financial Intermediaries at American Century Investments, Stacy Bernstein

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 15:08


    Stacy Bernstein, Vice Chair of the Nicsa Board of Directors and Head of Financial Intermediaries at American Century Investments, shares how she turned challenges - such as 11 bosses in 10 years, and taking on a new leadership role fresh out of maternity leave -  into growth and success.More at http://nicsa.org/podcasts

    NicsaTalk - Head of Wealth Management Platforms and Invesco Global Consulting, Clint Harris

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later May 9, 2023 12:44


    This month's guest is Clint Harris, CFA, EVP, Head of Wealth Management Platforms and Invesco Global Consulting at Invesco US, and Member of Nicsa's Board of Directors. He shares lessons learned about leadership, and his take on where asset and wealth management is heading.For more, visit nicsa.org

    NicsaTalk - Head of Wealth Management Solutions at Ameriprise, Sandy Bolton

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 10:14


    In this episode, recorded live on the event floor of Nicsa's 2023 Strategic Leadership Forum during a networking breakfast, Ameriprise's Sandy Bolton shares the unexpected path of her career and how success is not always a straight line upward. 

    NicsaTalk - Host of the My CFA Charter Story Podcast and VP at American Century Investments: Sibil Patri

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 14:10


    Meet Sibil Sebastian Patri, CFA, CAIA: VP of Strategy and Corporate Development at American Century Investments, and host of the CFA Institute's podcast series My CFA Charter Story. In this episode of NicsaTalk, she chats with Nicsa's Justine Phoenix about her background, what she's learned in her career, and how to foster a successful organizational culture.Listen to My CFA Charter Story here: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/events/podcastsVisit http://nicsa.org/podcasts for more episodes

    NicsaTalk - President and CIO at Hennion & Walsh: Kevin Mahn

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 15:52 Transcription Available


    Justine chats with Kevin Mahn, President & CIO at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management. He shares how surviving the 9/11 terrorist attack changed the trajectory of his career and his life, alongside sharing some career advice and industry insights.Let us know what you think at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicsa/ and visit nicsa.org to learn more.

    NicsaTalk - Nicsa Chair and Head of Product Development and Strategy at Columbia Threadneedle: Scott Brady

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 17:19 Transcription Available


    Justine chats with Nicsa's Board Chairman and Head of Product Development and Strategy at Columbia Threadneedle, Scott Brady. They touch on hot product trends in the financial industry, career advice, and "Workplace Karma".Let us know what you think at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicsa/ and visit nicsa.org to learn more.

    The new NicsaTalk - Series Premiere - CEO Jim Fitzpatrick introducing host Justine Phoenix - November 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 16:06


    NicsaTalk is relaunching with a whole new format! Every month, we'll share a 15-minute conversation with one of the global asset management industry's best and brightest. They will share stories of their personal and professional journeys, and give you access to important lessons they've learned, for both business success and professional development.In this series premiere, NICSA CEO Jim Fitzpatrick will introduce the host of the new NicsaTalk, Justine Phoenix. She's Nicsa's Vice President of Distribution & Broker Dealer Engagement, and Head of Nicsa's Diversity Project North America. Let us know what you think at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicsa/ and visit nicsa.org to learn more.

    Nicsa Talk - Black History Month 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 26:05


    In honor of Black History Month, Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America asked three of our members to share their perspectives and personal stories as black women in the asset management industry They outline their career journeys, recount stories of how allies and mentors helped them along the way, provide tips for how colleagues can be effective allies, and impart advice for those just starting their careers in asset management. For more from them, watch our video at www.nicsa.org/BHM

    Nicsa Talk - Listen, Learn & Lead: Part 3: The Latinx Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 54:48


    As part of its Listen, Learn & Lead series, Nicsa hosts an important discussion with Latinx professionals in the asset management industry about their personal journeys, including career growth opportunities, business relationships, entry into finance.

    Nicsa Talk - Listen, Learn, & Lead: Part 2: Race In the Global Asset Management Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 57:47


    Join us for an important discussion about race in the asset management industry. Hear from a range of generational perspectives about what it means to be a Black senior leader, mid-level manager, or new entrant in the industry. 

    Sales and Asset Forecasting: Modeling in an Evolving Global Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 51:49


    Join Delta Data and a panel of industry experts for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities related to market modeling programs. Nicsa.org, DeltaData.com

    Nicsa Talk - Women In Asset Management: Inclusivity In the Digital Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 36:52


    This panel from the Women in Asset Management Virtual Summit in September 2020 goes in-depth on how to make the asset management industry more inclusive in this era of digital and remote work. It featured panelists from Nicsa and Nicsa's Diversity Project North America members. Panelists: Justine Phoenix, Nicsa Niamh Fitzgerald, BMO Global Asset Management Paul Olschwanger, Aon Producer: Jeff Lamoreaux

    Listen, Learn, & Lead: A Dialogue on Authentic Allyship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 58:29


    A conversation about how allies can promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and a candid look at the obstacles impacting black people in the asset management industry. Featuring: Steve Duncan (BNY Mellon), India Gary-Martin (Leadership for Life), Maurice Tsuro (BlackRock), and Jason Tyler (Northern Trust) Hosts: Allison Lovett and Justine Phoenix Producer: Jeff Lamoreaux

    Future of the Transfer Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 23:08


    FIS and other industry thought leaders discuss lessons learned from COVID19 and how to enhance immunity of the transfer agency in the event of future crises.  

    Invescos Nate Dierkling on the Evolving FA Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 8:33


    Invesco's Nate Dierkling on the evolving FA practice, relationships, and model structures

    Fidelity's Tricia Haskins on Distribution Disruptors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 10:16


    Fidelity's Tricia Haskins on distribution disruptors, and technology adaptation

    Collaborative Solutions to D&I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 10:15


    American Century’s Chris Lahna on why collaboration is so important when tackling diversity and inclusion issues

    Distribution Landscape for Investment Funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 11:26


    Merrill Lynch’s Sandy Bolton on leading trends in product and distribution business models  

    Evolution of Model Portfolios

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 9:41


    BlackRock’s Eve Cout on the use of model portfolios to manage client investment strategies

    Transforming Business Models in Asset Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 5:08


    Eric Johnson of DFIN shares insights on evolving customer and regulatory demands

    Diversity Project North America Town Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 8:19


    The Who, Why and How of the Diversity Project North America

    Aligning Operational Resources in the Digital Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 6:13


    How data is impacting servicing models

    ETF Product and Distribution Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 10:44


    Trends and opportunities on the ETF landscape.

    Next Gen Workforce in AM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 12:25


    Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Asset Managers.

    Live from SLF 2019 - Part 2: Digitalization Brings Opportunity in AM

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 8:30


    Learn how asset managers can turn the digital transformation into opportunity.

    Live from SLF 2019 - Part 1: a conversation with Jack Tierney, Executive Director, Product Development at Invesco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 11:07


    A conversation with Jack Tierney, Executive Director, Product Development at Invesco

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