Nicole Deas, MBA, CFEI®

Nicole Deas has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Since 2019, they have been the Financial Coach at Nicole Deas Inc., where they assist clients in developing and achieving their financial goals through one-on-one counseling and group instruction. Prior to this, they worked as a Public Financial Education Speaker Community Ambassador for the National Financial Educators Council starting in 2017, where they helped improve the financial capability of individuals through skills training and program support. From 2005, Nicole Deas served as a Real Estate Investor/Owner at 1 Source Property Ventures LLC, where they researched properties, negotiated with vendors, and rehabilitated properties in multiple locations. In 2002, they worked as a Wealth Strategist and Insurance Professional at 1 Source Financial Solutions Inc. Additionally, they worked as a Regional Manager for the College for Financial Planning from 2001 to 2004, where they developed relationships and managed course offerings in the Southeast region. Before that, they were the Regional Manager - Compliance at SAFECO INVESTMENT SERVICES from 1999 to 2001, responsible for securities professional recruitment. Nicole Deas began their career at AIG in 1997 as a Program Manager for the Bank Investments Group, overseeing recruitment and implementation of projects for financial institutions. Nicole also worked as an Investment Officer at Wells Fargo from 1993 to 1997, selling investment products and supervising administrative assistants.

Nicole Deas completed their undergraduate education at Syracuse University from 1989 to 1993, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Policy Studies. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern Polytechnic State University, where they started in 1998. The precise year of completion for their MBA is not provided.

Additionally, Nicole Deas has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In 1994, they obtained a Life and Health certification from the Department of Insurance in Georgia. In 2010, they obtained the FFM Certification from FFM CMS and the AHIP certification from AHIP. Most recently, in October 2017, they acquired the CFEI® (Certified Financial Education Instructor) certification from the Certified Financial Education Institute.