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Focused on the Future: Unlocking the Future of Financial Advising with George NicholsFocused on the Future: Unlocking the Future of Financial Advising with George Nichols

George Nichols explores how understanding the diverse needs of various communities is crucial for advisors.

Suzanne Siracuse, CEO

October 16, 2024

Veteran industry leader Suzanne Siracuse talks with George Nichols, CEO of the American College of Financial Services, to uncover strategies for success in financial advising. Nichols shares insights into significant areas for financial advisors, such as specialization, the future of retirement planning and the importance of representation. 

Nichols explores how understanding the diverse needs of various communities is crucial for advisors to succeed in the future. He emphasizes that financial advisors must adapt to the evolving landscape by focusing on expertise and representation.

Key focus points from their conversation include:

  • The significance of specialization in financial planning for heightened success

  • Insights into the future of retirement planning and its evolving demographics

  • The role of inclusivity and representation in driving firm growth

  • Strategies for addressing the upcoming retirement cliff within the industry

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 About Our Guest:

George Nichols III, CAP®, currently serves as the 10th president and CEO in the storied history of The American College of Financial Services. Nichols joined The College after a 17-year stint at New York Life, where he held principal roles in sales, P&L, strategic initiatives, and public policy. In 2007, Nichols was named to the company’s executive management committee. He also served as executive vice president in the Office of Governmental Affairs.

 

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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.