Increasing DEI&B in Financial Services

Increasing Financial Services Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging through Intentional, Actionable and Measurable Solutions

mission

Our Mission

To increase racial diversity, drive greater equity, and foster inclusion and belonging within the financial services industry and communities that it serves.

who we serve

Who We Serve

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”

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FARE
Members

Firm Members
Industry Associations
HBCU Members
Firm Members
Industry Associations
HBCU members
fare members

Our Awards and Recognition

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

team

Team

FARE is currently made up of financial services firms, industry associations, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Nicole, as the Head of Operations, and Morgan, as the Project Manager, play key roles in driving FARE’s initiatives forward.

The FARE Board of Directors ensures effective strategic planning, financial management, and organizational effectiveness through strong governance.

Staff

Nicole Ridley

Executive Director
Financial Alliance for
Racial Equity

Morgan Williams

Project Manager
Financial Alliance for
Racial Equity

Board of Directors

Kristi Rodriguez

Founder, Board President
Financial Alliance for Racial Equity

SVP
Nationwide Retirement Institute

Aiyisha Adams

VP of Advisor Engagement
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Shani Armon

Chief Membership  &  Marketing Officer
Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)

Rhonda Burns

Associate Vice President – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Nationwide

Regina Curry

Chief Diversity Officer
Franklin Templeton

Donald Ellenberger

Senior Vice President, Head of Multi-Sector Strategies
Federated Hermes

Clarence Knox

President & Advanced Planning Consultant
ASK Solutions 

Shareen Luze

Head, Culture and Field Experience
RBC Wealth Management

Kizmet Moore

Assistant VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NFP, An AON Company

news

Recent News

To increase racial diversity, drive greater equity, and foster inclusion and belonging within the financial services industry and communities that it serves.

Events

Join us at HBCU Live and participate in our webinars and workshops to advance diversity in the financial sector.

September 18, 2024

Would you like to become a member?

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!

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