Joseph Aniano named leader of Nationwide’s Investment Management Group
Craig Hawley, president of Nationwide Financial, announced today that Joseph Aniano has been named leader of its Investment Management Group (IMG), effective immediately. He succeeds Kevin Jestice, who was recently appointed leader of Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, Aniano brings deep expertise across investment, distribution and operations functions, including leadership of SEC and FINRA-regulated entities. His strategic mindset, collaborative approach and commitment to building high-performing teams have consistently delivered results across Nationwide Financial.
“Joe is a proven leader who understands how to drive transformation while fostering a culture of transparency, trust and collaboration,” said Hawley. “His ability to align strategy with execution and his passion for delivering exceptional outcomes through engaged teams make him the right choice to lead IMG into its next chapter.”
Prior to this role, Aniano served as president of Nationwide Securities, LLC (NSLLC), where he led the firm’s direct-to-consumer and business partner investment and advice solutions. During his tenure, he successfully realigned the business model, restored profitability and improved the client experience. He also led IMG Product Lifecycle Management, overseeing the strategic direction and advancement of sub-advised investment solutions across mutual funds, variable insurance funds, collective investment trusts and ETFs. Before joining Nationwide, Aniano held leadership roles at UBS, including head of Investment Management Research, and also worked at BBR Partners and Morgan Stanley earlier in his career.
Aniano holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Marist University, where he played Division I lacrosse, and an MBA from Adelphi University. He maintains FINRA Series 7, 24, 66 and 99 licenses and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation.
Nationwide Investment Management Group (IMG) is a business within Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, that is one of the largest and strongest diversified financial services and insurance organizations in the United States. IMG provides access to a curated list of investment solutions across asset classes that seek to outperform across market environments using a subadvised model offering access to specialized knowledge and expertise at institutional pricing. IMG holds its managers to the highest performance standards through uncompromising oversight by its nearly 20-person investment research team and provides ongoing market, economic and investment insights to help investors identify opportunities, manage risk and stay informed.
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