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An Alan Meltzer speaker series event
From the U.S. Treasury to TIAA.
The Future Doesn't Come With a Blueprint. Neither Did this Kogod Alum's Career.
What does it take to lead when the path ahead isn’t clear?
Hear directly from Kogod alum David Nason, CEO of TIAA Wealth Management & Advice Solutions, as he reflects on a career spanning law, government, financial regulation, investing, and executive leadership. From making consequential decisions during the 2008 financial crisis to navigating the rise of AI today, Nason will share his perspective on leadership, human judgment, trust, and building a career when the future is anything but predictable.
And for today’s Kogod students, he’ll share what he wishes he knew when his own career started right here at American University.
Thursday, October 8
1 PM ET
American University, Constitution Hall
Join Kogod for an AI Masterclass!
Discover how tools like ChatGPT can enhance daily tasks. Find local coffee shops tailored to your preferences, draft professional emails, or automate to-do lists.
Dive into persona-driven interactions where AI adapts to your goals, like helping you manage time more effectively or refine job applications based on your experience.
See demonstrations of AI-powered platforms that personalize financial planning, simulate career outcomes, or build predictive models for financial growth.
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David Nason
Kogod alum and CEO, TIAA Wealth Management & Advice Solutions
David G. Nason is Chief Executive Officer of TIAA Wealth Management & Advice Solutions. He sits on the TIAA Executive Committee, driving TIAA’s comprehensive individual advice offer with more than $2.3 billion annual revenue, $258 billion in assets under management/assets under administration, and more than 2,100 employees.
He oversees the financial advisor team, the wealth management chief investment officer, the trust company, broker-dealer, and advice strategy and execution team, including digital advice capabilities, client engagement, and third-party advisor sales and services teams. He also oversees a suite of complementary businesses, including the nation’s third largest Education Savings program with more than $60 billion in program assets.
In his previous role at TIAA, David was the Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for building and strengthening enterprise-wide controls, including oversight of the Chief Control Officer, first-line risk and operational programs, and certain transformation efforts (e.g., partnerships and divestitures). He also previously served as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal, Risk, and Compliance Officer, and joined TIAA as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer.