The CIO is no longer just a . They are a TECHNOLOGIST strategic , BUSINESS LEADER driving digital transformation and .INNOVATION
Two is Be er Than One
Indeed,dynamicduoshavethisverypeculiarstyleand
charisma,whichthenconvincestheaudiences irrespectiveofvariousfieldsinwhichtheyare engaged,entertainment,sports,orsomethingelse.Suchsets ofpartnershipsusuallyconcentrateonthebeliefthat togethertwopeoplecandomuchmorethanseparated.
Forinstance,incartoonanimation,TomandJerryor SpongeBobandPatrickshowhowcontrastingpersonalities canbeentertainingandmemorable.Accordingtostatistics, iconicduosarefoundtotouchheartsandevoketheinterest ofcrowds;forinstance,partnershipssuchasBatmanand Robinhavebeenenjoyedforover80years.
Perhapsinmusic,itwastheLennonandMcCartneypair whocametoshapetherockandpopscene,leadingmany otherartists.Generally,researchagreesthatcollaboration promotescreativityandinnovation.Forinstance,in problemsolving,itisfoundthatgroupsperformbetterthan individuals.Thesaidsymbiosisisnotonlytheoretically possiblebutalsotrueintherealworld;forinstance,Jordan andPippen,thefamoussportsduo,haveshownhowgreat teamscanwinchampionships.
Indeed,duoshaveanappealineverydaylifeaswell. Imaginepeanutbutterandjelly,orcoffeeanddonuts,some
ofthoseiconicduosbringcomfortandnostalgia.Theidea ofduostouchesthecoreofhumandesireforconnection andcollaborationasmuchassayingthatwhentwo distinguishableandindividuallywell-knownentitiescome together,theycancreatesomethingthatisjustsurprisingly great.Ultimately,dynamicduosremindusaboutthemight ofpartnershipinachievinggreatness.
ThelatesteditionofTheCIOWorld,titled "Top 10 Inspiring Duos You Should Know," featuringleadersin variousindustries,highlightstheimportanceof collaborationandsynergyinachievingsuccess.Thisedition emphasizeshowpartnershipscaninspireinnovationand driveprogressacrossdifferentsectors.
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Charlotte D’Souza & Sarah Lobo PK Shrivastava, Ridaa Shah,and Dania Alshowaikh
Pioneers of Trailblazing Approach to Life Skills
Empowering Independent Beauty professionals with Impeccable collaboration
Prakash Senghani & Mukund Hirani
Uniting Strengths for Industry Advancement
Simplifying the World of Finance with Cutting-edge Products
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Shanawaz Rouf & Arsalan Siddiqui
Trailblazing Financial Inclusion Initiatives
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Diana Wilde and Sheikha Shamma Co-founders
Emad Kooheji and Saood Najibi Co-founder, CEO and CFO
Mohamed Hassan and Omar Fathy CEO & CTO
Nicholas A. Subich and Nicholas S. Fraze a CEO & COO
PK Shrivastava, Ridaa Shah & Dania Alshowaikh CCO & CEO
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Ahmad AlZaini and Mosab Alothmani lead Foodics, innova ng restaurant management solu ons that streamline opera ons and enhance customer engagement in the food service industry
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Diana Wilde and Sheikha Shamma co-founded Aurora50, dedicated to advancing women's leadership in the workplace through mentorship programs and strategic ini a ves for gender equality.
Emad Kooheji and Saood Najibi drive Doobi, focusing on delivering efficient logis cs solu ons that simplify delivery processes for businesses while enhancing customer sa sfac on.
Mohamed Hassan and Omar Fathy co-founded Glamera, focusing on revolu onizing beauty services through technology, enhancing user experience with streamlined access to beauty professionals.
Nicholas A. Subich and Nicholas S. Fraze a lead YTS Wealth Management, focusing on personalized financial strategies and client-centric services, fostering growth and community engagement.
PK Shrivastava, Ridaa Shah, and Dania Alshowaikh spearhead Daleel, commi ed to transforming local business visibility with tailored marke ng strategies and comprehensive support for entrepreneurs.
Prakash Senghani and Mukund Hirani are at the helm of Navatech Group, pioneering advancements in technology solu ons that enhance business efficiency and drive digital transforma on.
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Shanawaz Rouf and Arsalan Siddiqui drive Myzoi Life, emphasizing innova ve health solu ons and a commitment to enhancing wellness through technology and personalized care.
Nicholas Subich makes sure to involve his team in the decision-making process to ensure they are all aligned and that no details are overlooked.
Integrating Major Acquisitions, Empowering Clients, and Enriching Lives!
Managingthecomplexitiesof
thecurrentfinancialsector canfeeloverwhelming. Witheconomicuncertaintiesanda quicklygrowingmarket,individuals andfamiliesoftenstruggletosecure theirfinancialfutures.MeetNicholas SubichandNicholasFrazetta,two versatileleadersatYTSWealth Management,whoarereforminghow wealthmanagementisapproachedin thischallengingenvironment.
NicholasSubich,thePresidentand CEOofYTSWealthManagement,has transformedthefirmsinceitsinception in2019.HisjourneybeganatLincoln FinancialSecurities,followedbya pivotalroleatLPLFinancial.Under hisleadership,YTShasexperienced remarkablegrowth,skyrocketingits assetsfrom$85milliontonearly$1 billion.Thisimpressivetrajectory reflectsSubich'sstrategicvisionand unwaveringfocusonclientsuccess.
JoininghimisNicholasFrazetta,the firm'sChiefOperatingOfficer,whose expertiseinintegratingacquisitions anddrivingrevenuegrowthhasbeen instrumentalinYTS'sexpansion. Together,theyprioritizebuilding strong,personalrelationshipswith clients,ensuringthateachindividual feelsvaluedandsupportedthroughout theirfinancialjourney.
WhatsetsYTSapartisitscommitment topersonalizedserviceinan increasinglydigitalworld.Thefirm emphasizesface-to-faceinteractions, allowingclientstofeelcomfortable andsecureintheirfinancialdecisions. Thisapproachhasnotonlyfostered loyaltybuthasalsoledtoasignificant increaseinreferrals,atestamenttothe trusttheyhavebuiltwithinthe community
SubichandFrazetta'spassionfor empoweringclientsandengagingwith theircommunityhasestablishedYTS asabeaconofexcellenceinthe financialservicessector Asthey continuetoinnovateandadapt,their leadershipispavingthewayfora brighterfinancialfutureforcountless individualsandfamiliesacrossthe nation.
Let us learn more about their journey:
NicholasSubich:Empowering FinancialGrowth
NickSubichstartedhisjourneyinthe financialservicesindustryatLincoln FinancialSecuritiesbeforehe transitionedtoLPLFinancialin2020. Originally,heisfromtheJohnstown, PA,areaandholdsaBachelorof ScienceDegreeinBusiness Administrationwithaspecializationin FinanceandEconomicsfromLock HavenUniversity
Duringcollege,hebalancedacademics withbeingastudent-athleteand earninghiscommissionasanArmy InfantryOfficerinthePAArmy NationalGuard.
Hiscommitmenttocommunityservice isreflectedinhisroleasCompany CommanderofBravoCompany 1/109thINinWilliamsport,PA,and throughhisactiveparticipationonthe MurrysvilleLibraryBoardandas PresidentoftheMurrysvilleParksand
RecreationFoundationBoard.Helives inMurrysville,PA,withhiswife Regina,sonsAnthonyandArthur,and theirtwodogs,ConanandCaroline.In hisfreetime,heenjoysfamily activities,spendingtimeoutdoors,and cheeringonthePittsburghSteelers.
Whatmotivateshiminthissector comesfromhisuniqueabilitytomake alastingimpactonanunlimited numberofindividuals.Theknowledge thatthereisalwaysmoreworktobe done,morepeopletoassist,andnew challengestoovercomedriveshimto continuallypushforward.
Thissenseofpurpose,knowingthat hiseffortscontributetoimprovingthe livesofothers,iswhatinspireshim everyday.Underhisleadership,YTS hasachievedsignificantgrowth, increasingitsmanagedassetsfrom$85 milliontoover$1billion.Thissuccess highlightshisstrategicvisionand steadfastcommitmenttodelivering exceptionalresultsforourclients, advisors,andteam.
NicholasFrazetta:Transforming ChallengesintoOpportunities
AsaCOOatYTSWealth Management,NicholasFrazetta'smost challengingtaskwasfiguringouthow tointegrate,transition,and successfullyoperatea450million bookofbusinessthattheypurchasedin 2023inlessthana6-monthperiod. Takingabookofbusinesswithno
internalprocessesandcultivatinga 100%increaseinrevenue,aswellas organicreferralgrowth,wasabig accomplishmentforhimandhisteam.
Hebelievesthathavingapositiveand energeticpersonalitywiththemindset ofdoingwhateverittakesforyour clientsisessentialforasuccessful financialadvisor
YTSWealthManagement:Vision forClient-CentricFinancial Solutions
In2019,NicholasSubichfoundedYTS WealthManagementwithaclear commitmenttoitssuccess.Sincethen, ithasgrownbeyonditsPittsburgh roots,expandingnationwidewith officesinPennsylvania,Maryland,and Virginia,andnowservesclientsin25 states.
In2023,NickFrazettajoinedasa partner,bringinghisexpertiseand visiontohelpdriveourmission forward.Together,theyaimtoenrich livesacrossthecountry,withastrong commitmenttoserviceandafocuson makingalasting,positiveimpacton futuregenerations.
AtYTSWealthManagement,their clientscomefirst.Theyarededicated tosafeguardingclients’financial futures,addressingchallengeswith unwaveringdedication,andproviding supportateverystageoflife’sjourney Theirvisionistoredefinewealth
managementbyprioritizingpersonal relationshipsoverdigitaldetachment,a missionthatsetsthemapartinan industrytrendingtowardremote interactionsandautomation.
Nowmanagingnearlyabilliondollars inassets,theyoffercomprehensive solutionsforeveryaspectofclients’ financiallives,specializingin retirementplanning.Also,their servicesincludeassetmanagement, financialplanning,insurance management,andtaxpreparation,all seamlesslyintegratedintoasingle financialplatform.
EnsuringOpenCommunication
NicholasSubichbelievesthatstaying connectedwithemployeesand nurturingopencommunicationis essentialforathrivingworkplace.For him,thismeansholdingamonthly strategicleadershipmeetingwithhis departmentheads.
Thesesessionsarededicatedto reviewingtheirprogress,addressing
anychallenges,providingnecessary feedback,andensuringtheyhavethe resourcestheyneed.It’salsoachance toalignonwheretheycurrentlystand andwheretheyareheadingasa company
Beyondthesestrategicmeetings,he prioritizesregularone-on-onecheckinswithhisteamtoofferpersonalized supportandfeedback.Hebelievesin theimportanceoftrainingand developingeveryindividualwithinthe organizationandmaintaining transparentcommunication.
Heiscommittedtobeingopenabout companydecisionsandcelebrating bothprofessionalachievementsand personalmilestones.Whetherit’s buyingahouse,welcominganew baby,oranyothersignificantevent,he recognizesthatwhat’simportanttohis employeesisimportanttohim.
Tostrengthenhisteambond,he organizesquarterlyoutings,ranging fromgolfingandclayshootingto variousteam-buildingexercises.These activitiesnotonlyofferabreakfrom theusualroutinebutalsohelpthem connectonamorepersonallevel.
EnrichingCoreValuesand CompanyCulture
Subich’scorevalues,shapedbyhis militaryexperience,includeloyalty, respect,honor,integrity,anda commitmenttoethical,legal,and
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moralprinciples.Heisalwaysreadyto embracenewideas,evenifthey requireextrawork,andheisnever afraidtodiveinandbeanactivepart oftheteam.
Heisalwayshappytostepinand supportanydepartmentthatneedshelp orguidancewithapositiveattitude.By showingupandworkinghardevery day,hesetanexamplethatinfluences everyoneinthecompany,andyoucan seethatreflectedintheirculture.
IdentifyingandDevelopingTalent forGrowthandAdvancement
NicholasSubichlooksfortalentbased onmorethanjustexperienceand skills;healsofocusesontheirenergy, enthusiasm,andwhotheyareasa person.Thefirm’sculturemusthaveto beenthusiastic,positivego-getterswho aren’tafraidtorolluptheirsleevesand workhard.Hefocusesondeveloping talentthroughourEmergingLeaders Programandpreferstopromotefrom within.
Tosupportgrowth,hepaysfornew licensesandcertificationsand encouragesinnovativeideastoevolve ourdepartments.Heasserts,“Our cultureisallaboutcontinuous improvement—ifyou’renotgrowing, you’refallingbehind.”
DifficultDecisions&DecisionMaking
Process
Whenmakingdecisions,Nicholas Subichfocusesonthreekeyfactors:
• Theimpactonmyteamand employees.
• Theeffectonourclients.
• Howquicklyweneedtoact.
Hemakessuretoinvolvehisteamin thedecision-makingprocesstoensure theyareallalignedandthatnodetails areoverlooked.
NurturingNewIdeas
AtYTS,NicholasSubichembraces innovationandactsswiftlyonnew ideas.Headds,“Ourcultureisall aboutgrowthandevolution,constantly adaptingtoindustrychangesand discoveringnewwaystooperate.”
Histeamcomesfromdiverse backgrounds,witharangeoflife experiencesandindustryexpertise, whichfuelstheteam’screativityand drivesorganizationalsuccess.
BuildingandMaintainingClient Relationships
SubichandFrazettafocuson“who theyareandwhatwecandoevery singledaytomakesureweareputting
theminthebestpositionpossible.”
Meetingwithclients4timesayear, theyhavedevelopedagreat understandingofwhatisimportantin theirlivesandwhattheirgoalsare. Thishasallowedthemtodevelop amazingrelationshipswithalloftheir clientsacrossthecountry.
StrategytoHandleClients
NicholasFrazettabelievesEmoneyand LPLenhancedtradingtoolsarethe mosteffectivetoolsformanaging clientportfolios.Meanwhile,ethicsare attheforefrontofeverythingtheydo. Alwaysputtingtheclientfirstand doingwhatisintheirbestinterest 100%ofthetimeallowsthemto ensuretheyarealwayscompliant acrosstheboard.
Theyhandleclientsbymakingsure thattheyarefullyinformedand educatedonallinvestmentdecisions thataffecttheirportfolios.Focusingon theclient’sgoalsandwhattheyneedto dotoaccomplishthemeasesany concernsandfurtherobjections.
InspirationandWork-LifeBalance
Frazettamaintainsahealthywork-life balanceashesays,“IlovewhatIdo daily,whichispartofhowIbalance lifeandwork.Outsideofwork,Ienjoy exercisingandspendingtimewith familyandfriends.”
Also,headvisespracticingdiscipline inyoureverydaylife,whileheadds, “Youhavetobewillingtogoabove andbeyondforyourclientsand people,notjustwhenitisconvenient,” tothosewhoareaspiringtobecomea CEOorseniorleader
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Leadership is not about titles, positions, or owcharts. It is about one life inuencing another.
