Stephen Nikander

Stephen Nikander, CFA, currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at Finlandia University, where responsibilities include roles as Treasurer and participation in various committees. As an Investment Consultant at Ancillary Investment Services since 2004, Stephen has provided expertise in investment consulting and systems. Additionally, Stephen has held the position of Investment Risk Committee Chair and Manager of Investments at Mercury Insurance since 2008, focusing on investment management and analysis. Stephen's leadership experience includes serving as President of the Southern California Chapter of IASA from 2014 to 2020. Stephen has contributed to multiple higher educational institutions as a Treasurer and Board Member from 2004 to 2013, leveraging expertise in fixed income and derivatives. Past roles include Vice President at Countrywide Financial and Investment Manager at Fremont General, emphasizing extensive knowledge in investment accounting and portfolio management. Stephen holds a BSBA in Actuarial Science from Drake University, earned between 1983 and 1987.