The Nine
Connecting the asset & wealth management industry in nine minutes or less.
Every month on the 9th at 9:00 AM Eastern, we bring you insightful conversations with industry leaders, exploring their career journeys, key lessons learned, and perspectives on opportunities in the industry. In between, we're adding episodes to the mix in a different format that explore trending industry themes - always in nine minutes, or less.
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. Learn more at http://nicsa.org.
Podcasting since 2017 • 81 episodes
The Nine
Latest Episodes
Curiosity as a Superpower: Cheri Belski on Leading with Vision in a Changing Industry
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 wealt...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:09
Going the Distance: Fighting Cancer with Purpose and Community, with Expect Miracles Foundation's Frank Heavey
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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9:29
Helping Americans Live the Life They Want to Live, with ICI CEO Eric Pan
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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6:54
Rising Stars: Shaping the Future of Asset & Wealth Management
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 authent...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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6:14
Mike Dembro, MFS's Lead Investment Strategist | Holding Steady In the Face of Market Uncertainty
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 Leadershi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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9:16