Inclusion & Impact Advisory Board

To help you stay on top of specialty lines of coverage, InvestmentNews has brought together a board of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professionals in the wealth industry. These experts will meet on a quarterly basis to outline all the burning issues and concerns around DEI to give financial advisors all the tools they need in this critical area.

Maz Kamaruddin, MBA

Head of Field Inclusion & Diversity at Guardian Life

Based in New York City and with 27 years' experience in the financial services industry, Maz Kamaruddin is the Head of Field Inclusion & Diversity for Guardian Life. Maz is responsible for the development and implementation of the field inclusion and diversity strategy, collaborating and partnering with the field leadership, and the distribution channel to champion Guardian's values and vision of excellence for inclusion and diversity.

In 2019 Maz is recognized as a recipient of See It, Be It Role Model of InvestmentNews Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards.

Maz holds an MBA from University of New Haven, CT and a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from SUNY Binghamton, NY.

On a personal note, Maz enjoys gourmet cooking and crafting. She and her husband Abdul travel outside of continental United States every year to experience other cultures.

Isaiah Chetty

Culture & DEI Program Manager at Apex Fintech Solutions

Isaiah Chetty is a distinguished Culture & DEI Program Manager at Apex Fintech Solutions, where his expertise he has notably enhanced the company’s strategic objectives. With a career that spans across various sectors, Isaiah's journey in human resources has been characterized by his steadfast dedication to operational excellence and his passion for promoting inclusive workplace environments.

At Apex, Isaiah leads Culture and DEI efforts, a pivotal role in which he has been instrumental in shaping and executing core initiatives that support both corporate culture and social responsibility. His leadership at Apex underscores his ability to merge inclusive, people-centered policies with business objectives, thereby enriching the organizational ethos and its operational success.

Prior to his current role, Isaiah made significant impacts in tech and hospitality, including his transformative work at Contentsquare and various esteemed coffee establishments. At Contentsquare, he excelled in diversity recruitment and talent acquisition, significantly exceeding targets and establishing robust frameworks for inclusive hiring practices. This role prepared him for the dynamic and diverse needs of a fintech powerhouse like Apex, allowing him to bring valuable insights and strategies that drive the company’s DEI objectives forward.

Isaiah's contributions at Apex Fintech Solutions not only spotlight his comprehensive skill set in human resources and DEI but also his broader impact on enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction, pivotal in driving Apex’s reputation as a leader in fintech innovations and an employer of choice.