Alan Whitman

Alan Whitman

CEO

Nichols Cauley

If Alan’s not on the road creating and collaborating with people most of the time—clients, partners, team members—than there’s an imposter about.

A deeply people-focused leader, Alan is recognized for his unique ability to inspire and navigate people around bold ideas and change to achieve great scale and growth. As CEO, he’s responsible for building high-impact teams and driving cultural transformation at the company. His leadership legacy reflects his commitment to people, performance, and strategy with a clear passion to mentor the next generation of leaders and help Nichols Cauley BREAK THE MOLD™ of conventional thinking to remain relevant, sustainable, and positioned to put prosperity in reach for every client.

Featured Sessions

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
4:30 pm

In our closing session, four well-known industry experts tackle the most pressing issues facing today’s firms—from keeping pace with technology and refining the right service mix, to optimizing client portfolios, attracting and retaining talent, and making the transition to advisory services. The discussion will also explore critical growth decisions, including how firms should think about capitalization and whether private equity is the right path forward.

This interactive session encourages direct engagement through live Q&A, with candid, unscripted perspectives from the panel. Come prepared with tough questions and expect thoughtful, real-world answers to close out the conference.