Deborah Nason is a seasoned general business and investment industry journalist, writing since 2001. Based in the NY metro area, she has been awarded the Investment Foundations™ certificate from the CFA Institute. Ms. Nason has owned several small businesses and holds an M.A. in Management and Human Resource Development. She is a board member of the NY chapter of the American Society of Business Publication Editors, an online instructor for Post University, and the author of THE PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO FINDING THE RIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISOR.
AUTHOR PAGE 2022 DEI Awards: Diversity Champions Best Places to work for financial Advisers, 2022, 50+ employees, 30-49 employees, 15-29 employees: profiles 1-5 Invest in Others 2021 - 12 finalist profiles 40 Under 40, 2021 - 20 finalist profiles Innovative Firm Finalists, 13 profiles pp. 13-15 Invest in Others awards 2020 finalist profiles - Lifetime Achievement category Invest in Others awards 2020 finalist profiles - Volunteer of the Year category Invest in Others awards 2020 finalist profiles - Global Impact category Invest in Others awards 2020 finalist profiles - Community Service category Invest in Others awards 2020 finalist profiles - Catalyst category Best Places to Work 2020 (Top 5 profiles for each category) Icons & Innovators 2020 (10 Innovator profiles) Women to Watch awards 2019 Invest in Others awards 2019 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion awards 2019 - "Rising Stars" and "See It, Be It Role Models" profiles 40 Under 40, 2019, 20 profiles Best Places to work for financial Advisers, 2019, 50+ employees: profiles 1-5 Best Places to work for financial Advisers, 2019, 30-49 employees: profiles 1-5 Best Places to work for financial Advisers, 2019 15-29 employees: profiles 1-5 Icons & Innovators 2019 (10 Innovator profiles) Women to Watch Awards 2018 (10 profiles) Invest in Others Awards 2018 (15 indiv profiles) Diversity profile: From collecting autographs to advising LGBTs Best Places to work for financial Advisers, 2018, 50+ employees: profiles 1-3 Best Places to work for financial Advisers, 2018, 30-49 employees: profiles 1-3 Best Places to work for financial Advisers, 2018 15-29 employees: profiles 1-5 Diversity profile: Her road to financial advice was paved by her Vietnamese parents Icons & Innovators 2017 (14 Innovator profiles) Women to Watch Awards 2017 Invest in Others Awards 2017 Icons & Innovators 2016 (14 Innovator profiles) Women to Watch Awards 2016 Community Leadership Awards 2016 Women to Watch Awards 2015 Community Leadership Awards 2015 Community Leadership Awards 2014 Community Leadership Awards 2013 Community Leadership Awards Finalists: Volunteer of the Year Community Leadership Awards Finalists: Mentoring Excellence Community Leadership Awards Finalists: Global Community Impact Community Leadership Awards Finalists: Volunteer Team Community Leadership Awards Finalists: Community Service Community Leadership Awards Special Report Take a family-centered approach when working with Indian-Americans The real estate expert is in the house Measuring a client's financial health Africa pure plays emerging for retail audience Reaching out to Generation X and Y investors Program helps women cope with 'life transitions' Investors are taking the "slow' approach Growth area for advisers: 'Accidental entrepreneurs' Parents are upbeat about meeting college costs, but advisers skeptical Advisers seen as key to success of 'impact investing' Coexisting with a CPA parent a challenge for advisers CPAs continue to add planning to their practices Financial studies flourish at academies 2010 Community Leadership Awards profiles 2009 Community Leadership Awards profile: Volunteer of the Year 2009 Community Leadership Awards profile: Volunteer Team 2009 Community Leadership Awards profile: Community Service 2009 Community Leadership Awards profile: Mentoring Excellence FPA chapter creates planning ambassadors Peru, despite growing economy, draws mixed reviews Permanent U.S. residents represent adviser opportunity Taking a broad view of 'environmentally friendly' Carbon emissions trading becomes hot New service connects advisers with buyers, hires Nigeria's financial services industry is booming Senior citizens' living sector may be safe haven Community investment goes mainstream Green financial instruments getting their day in the sun Financial firms going 'green' to win clients Iceland getting back on track as place to invest Advisers discovering benefits to an 'under one roof' model Ya, mon, sun shines on Caribbean economies Muslims have pent-up demand for financial services Investing in Africa: Is now the time to jump in? Elder care becoming focus for advisers Corporate scandals give rise to fiduciary consulting Niche planners target low- to moderate-income market Biodiesel industry heats up as number of plants rises Turnkey asset management programs taking off Charitable rollover provides opportunity for giving Financial-gerontology program attracts advisers Long-term care starts to take on a homier look Advisers said to overlook middle-class minorities
2021 Hall of Fame (5 profiles)
Defining corporate culture A new emphasis on R&D Riding the auto storm Innovation-driven economies the new focus Gussying up the old lady Emphasis on youth Region's IT workers in short supply Who'll drive your freight? Insurance smackdown The fury of the bankruptcy bill Surrogate universities and industry galaxies Hanging back, moving ahead
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Making a 'Good' Newspaper Video: Expert Advice Editing, Publishing and Hosting: Cutting It Down and Putting It Up Making Money: Pre-Roll, Post-Roll and the Ads In Between
Orosz leads the greening of Hamilton Sundstrand
CT Business writer wins award Becoming a biofuel state Corporate Taxation: 2006 & 2007 Flying Full Throttle The Art and Business of Gifting When Risks Pay Off Insourcing in Connecticut Spreading Their Wings
Banking Wars - Winners & Losers Sales Training: Beyond the Hype Seven Over Seventy Will Energy Prices Chill Construction Market? Where the Smart Money Is Building Leaders from the Ground Up
Traditional living, with a slightly modern twist Credit unions make a hard charge at banks
Charting a new course: Dr. Edward Murphy plans to transform Carilion Health System An economic engine for Southwest Virginia? A downtown for Smith Mountain Lake? The changing face of Virginia business An antiques primer 'Philpott' brings production expertise to manufacturers" ECS promotes "Life Cycle Engineering" Rebirth of downtown is sign of Lynchburg area's revival Spun-off wireless company thrives after parent company downsizes Pharmacy school in Grundy addresses national shortage "Roanoke, New River Valley recast region as a center for new ideas