Nikki Gajoo joined us from South Africa. She brought with her a refined professionalism that was very refreshing. Nikki started in a graduate recruitment program at one of the four top banks in Johannesburg. She completed her intense training and was selected to join the private bank. That banking career exposed her to the world of financial planning. She faced some of the same challenges that many minority women encounter here in the States. In addition, she entered the industry when Apartheid had just ended, and a brand-new democracy was being formed. Nikki shared some frustrating stories where qualifications, experience, and intellect were ignored, and judgments were made on outward appearances. To be blunt, some meetings were halted at the sight of her. Born in the province of Kwazulu-Natal in a small town called New Castle, her choices upon graduating (Primary) high school were marriage or working in New Castle. Nikki bucked that trend by attending University and finding her passion in finance. That passion was born from personal experience after a family tragedy changed her family’s financial dynamic. Nikki is courageous, resourceful, and diligent. She navigates her country’s politics and our industry in a manner that is gracious and charismatic. Do not mistake her kindness for weakness!
Please tune in to Journey: The Financial Advisor Experience with your hosts Garland Scott, CIMA®, Grier Rubeling & ED Dudley to hear and learn from our wonderful special guest Nikki Gajoo
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