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.
Episodes
81 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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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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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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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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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
Rob Kane, Commonwealth Financial Network’s Director of Alternative Investments | A Playbook for Success
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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7:33
BONUS: From Barista to Exec | Sarah Walter, Nicsa's Head of Asset & Wealth Management Relationships
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 Monta...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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8:19
David Wu, Morgan Stanley’s Head of GenAI | From Wall Street Dreams to AI Leadership
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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NicsaTalk - Consultant Michelle Fuller (former Head of US Private Wealth Distribution at John Hancock)
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...
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Episode 24
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9:02
NicsaTalk - Partner at PwC, John Stadtler
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
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Episode 23
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10:54
Head of US Fund Administration at Northern Trust, Gary Casagrande
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 m...
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Episode 22
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16:54
NicsaTalk - Schwab Asset Management President, CEO, & CIO, Omar Aguilar
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 L...
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Episode 21
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14:56
NicsaTalk - CEO of ALFI, Serge Weyland
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 <...
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Episode 20
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10:43
NicsaTalk - CFO and EVP at MFS, Amrit Kanwal
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
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Episode 19
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15:25
NicsaTalk - President and CEO of State Street Global Advisors, Yie-Hsin Hung
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...
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Episode 18
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11:18
NicsaTalk Special Edition - Expect Miracles Foundation Distance Challenge May 14-21, 2024
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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11:15
NicsaTalk -Managing Partner at Edward Jones, Penny Pennington
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’...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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12:13
NicsaTalk - Chairman Emeritus at Invesco, Marty Flanagan
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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9:42
NicsaTalk - Chief U.S. Economist at FS Investments, Lara Rhame
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 ma...
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Episode 14
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9:46
NicsaTalk - Head of Alternative Products at John Hancock Investment Management, York Lo
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 ...
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Episode 13
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9:31
NicsaTalk - Managing Director, Head of Retirement and Personal Wealth Solutions at Bank of America, Lorna Sabbia
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.
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Episode 12
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10:20
NicsaTalk - SVP & Chief Client Officer at American Century, Joe Schultz
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 d...
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Episode 11
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9:48
NicsaTalk - Co-Head of Retail Sales at Franklin Templeton, Mark Lavan
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
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Episode 10
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14:22
NicsaTalk - Principal at Edward Jones, Steve Rueschhoff
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....
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Episode 9
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13:14
NicsaTalk - Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at MFS, Michelle Thompson-Dolberry
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...
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Episode 8
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10:26