Nicole Townsend

Nicole Townsend, CFA, is a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience at Vanguard, currently serving as Senior Manager of Investment Product Strategy since March 2012. In this role, Townsend is instrumental in developing the investment product strategy for the Personal Investor division, focusing on enhancing product adoption to optimize client investment outcomes. Previous positions at Vanguard include Head of UHNW & Investments Strategy & Offer, where strategic engagements shaped the Ultra-High-Net Worth offer, and Fixed Income Product Specialist, advocating for the success of active fixed income products. Townsend's career commenced with roles such as Project Lead and Auditor, alongside participating in the Acceleration into Financial Professional Program. Townsend holds dual degrees—a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History—from the University of Delaware.