To increase and drive inclusion within the financial services industry and communities that it serves.
Do you represent a financial services company or institution and want to learn more about our services and how to become a change agent?
From their research, Nationwide identified actionable solutions to increase the number of Black advisors and financial professionals in the financial services industry.
1 Research for Action (2019) “Nationwide Potential Advisors: HBCU Student Perceptions of the Field of Financial Planning and Factors that Influence Student Career Choice”
Through our FARE Alliances, we provide tailored support to students, young professionals, and military-affiliated individuals —meeting each group where they are and helping them rise. By fostering access, representation, and empowerment across these communities, FARE is building a more inclusive and sustainable future for the financial services industry.
Providing undergraduate and graduate students with the knowledge, skills, mentorship, and industry connections to build career readiness and launch successful futures in financial services.
Supporting early-career professionals with tailored professional development, mentorship programs, and leadership training opportunities to help them navigate and advance in the financial services industry.
Creating specialized pathways for service members and veterans transitioning into financial services through career guidance and certification sponsorships—opening doors to meaningful careers and helping them build lasting financial security.
FARE member firms gain unique access to connect with students, young professionals, and military veterans through development opportunities such as internships, webinars, mentorship, and thought leadership.
FARE proudly introduces our student ambassadors. These exceptional students have been selected to represent FARE across their respective campuses, promoting our mission and initiatives.
Morehouse College
Delaware State University
Virginia State University
Virginia State University
Winston-Salem State University
Delaware State University
Finalist for the Think Advisor’s Luminaries Awards
2024
Recipient of the Wealth Management Industry Award
2024
Finalist for
“Wealthies” Award
2024
Finalist for
Investment News
Diversity Champion
Award
2023
Winner of the
Investment News
Diversity Champion Award
2021 & 2022
Finalist for
MMI/ Barron’s Industry
Awards (“Doing
Good” category)
2022
Winner of the Wealth
Management Diversity
Equity & Inclusion
Award
2021
Honoree for
Think Advisor
“Luminaries” Award
2021
Finalist for
“Luminaries” Award
2021, 2022 & 2023
FARE is currently made up of financial services firms, industry associations, and colleges and universities committed to inclusion and the transformation of the financial services industry. As part of the FARE team, Nicole, the Executive Director/Head of Operations, and Morgan, the Sr. Program Manager, play key roles in driving FARE’s initiatives forward.
Founder, Board President
FARE
Financial Marketing Leader
Nationwide
Vice President of Advisor Engagement
Osaic
Chief Operating Officer
Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)
Senior Associate Vice President – Inclusive Culture
Nationwide
Chief Diversity Officer
Franklin Templeton
Senior Vice President, Head of Multi-Sector Strategies
Federated Hermes
President & Advanced Planning Consultant
ASK Solutions
Head, Business Administration
RBC Wealth Management
Assistant Vice President of Inclusion + Belonging
NFP, An Aon Company
To increase representation within the financial services, drive greater equity within the financial services industry and communities that it serves.
Join us at HBCU Live and participate in our webinars and workshops to advance diversity in the financial sector.
Do you represent a financial services company or industry leading organizations and want to become a change agent and want to learn more about our services? Let’s connect!
This webinar will be an engaging and thought-provoking session designed to explore the transformative power of strong inclusive leadership and how it drives innovation, empowers talent, and delivers measurable business outcomes across the financial services industry.
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