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Focused on the Future: Kristi Rodriguez on Redefining Retirement, Attracting Gen Z and Making an ImpactFocused on the Future: Kristi Rodriguez on Redefining Retirement, Attracting Gen Z and Making an Impact

Nationwide's Kristi Rodriguez looks forward regarding retirement income, next-gen clients and how to recruit diverse talent to the financial services industry.

Suzanne Siracuse, CEO

June 14, 2023

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In the latest episode of the new podcast series, Focused on the Future, veteran industry leader Suzanne Siracuse talks with Kristi Rodriguez, senior vice president of The Nationwide Retirement Institute, about redefining retirement, appealing to the Gen Z investor and an innovative approach to introducing the financial services industry to diverse students.

Specifically, Kristi discusses:

  • Taking a “safety first” approach when it comes to retirement income

  • How to best serve Gen Z

  • What and who inspired her to spearhead the creation of The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity, a program that actually works in recruiting diverse talent to the financial services industry

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About Our Guest:

Kristi Martin Rodriguez currently serves as Senior Vice President of the Nationwide Retirement Institute for Nationwide Financial, leading the teams responsible for advocating for and educating members, partners and industry leaders on issues impacting their ability to have a secure financial future.

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Kristi is an active member of the community, working with several non-profit and social organizations that aid unserved communities throughout the country. Kristi was one of the founding members of the Ohio chapter of The National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP), an organization helping people of color and women achieve inclusion in our industry. Kristi serves as a board member for Kindway, a non-profit organization dedicated to the successful re-entry of incarcerated men and women into the community. Additionally, Kristi is a member of the Board of Trustees for The American College of Financial Services.

 

Listen to the Focused on the Future Podcast series

About the Author

Suzanne Siracuse

CEO, Suzanne Siracuse Consulting Services

https://www.suzannesiracuse.com/

Suzanne Siracuse, Founder and CEO of Suzanne Siracuse Consulting, LLC, specializes in advising financial services firms on innovative business strategies, distinctive marketing programs and impactful advocacy initiatives around diversity, financial literacy, and next gen talent.

Ms Siracuse is also the Creator and Host of The Big Reveal Podcast Series and the Creator and Host of The Focused on the Future Podcast Series.

Ms Siracuse is a founding member of the Invent Elite consulting consortium, which focuses on developing, launching, branding and operationally supporting broad based technology initiatives for financial services firms.

In addition, Ms. Siracuse is on the Board for the non-profit, Savvy Ladies, is an Independent Board member for ASYMmetric ETF’s, is a member of the Council of Ambassadors for the IWI’s Thrive Center for Diversity and Inclusion, is an Advisory Board member of Diversitas and is an advisory board member of the American College’s Center for Women.

In Nov 2020, Ms. Siracuse was recognized by InvestmentNews with the Women to Watch “Trailblazer” award for her commitment to DEI initiatives within the financial services industry and in November 2022 was honored as a Think Advisor Luminary for her contributions on Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the wealth management industry.

Prior to starting her own firm, Ms Siracuse was the CEO and Publisher of InvestmentNews.