Now accepting nominations for InvestmentNews' Diversity & Inclusion Awards

We are accepting nominations in several categories; the deadline is April 8.
FEB 26, 2018

InvestmentNews is beginning its search for individuals, firms and other organizations that go above and beyond when it comes to promoting diversity and inclusion in the financial advice profession. We're counting on you to help us out. If you know an adviser, industry professional or financial planning and advisory firm (or business that supports them) working hard and successfully to promote workplace diversity, please nominate them for one of our awards at investmentnews.com/nominatediversity. The deadline for nominations is April 8. We are accepting nominations in several categories: See it, be it role models: Recognizes an adviser or industry professional who is an effective role model to those who bring diversity to the profession. Lifetime achievement:• Recognizes an adviser or industry professional who has increased diversity in the profession and has demonstrated outstanding leadership over the course of his or her career. Rising star:• Recognizes an adviser or industry professional who, despite being in the early stages of his or her career, shows exceptional commitment to increasing diversity in the profession. Outstanding practice:• Recognizes internal firm initiatives specifically developed to increase diversity and inclusion among firm leadership and the broader employee base. Outstanding outreach:• Recognizes external firm initiatives developed to increase outreach and marketing to build diversity among clients. Diversity champion:• Recognizes broker-dealers, custodians, asset managers, insurance firms, fintech companies, schools and other industry organizations for their efforts to foster diversity and inclusion — either within the industry or their own workplace. InvestmentNews believes diversity and inclusion are key drivers of innovation and growth. It's imperative that our profession keep pace with the constantly changing demographics of our country and lead the way for diverse perspectives and talent to drive growth and create an even stronger set of future leaders. This awards and recognition program, our industry's first, will highlight and celebrate all those who are moving us closer to that goal.

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