Nihad Basic Earns the Prestigious Certified Investment Management Analyst® Designation
Hickok & Boardman Capital Management is proud to announce that Financial Advisor, Nihad Basic has recently obtained the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification. This prestigious designation is delivered by the Investments & Wealth Institute®.
The CIMA® certification identifies individuals who have met rigorous experience and ethical requirements, successfully completed advanced investment management coursework at leading institutions—including The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, or the Yale School of Management—and passed a demanding certification exam.
"Since Nihad has joined our team at Hickok & Boardman Capital Management, he has had an immediate and profoundly positive impact across all areas of client service and wealth management. His strong work ethic and eagerness to help clients and colleagues have been invaluable." said Zach Musgrave, Financial Advisor, RJFS and Partner at Hickok & Boardman Capital Management. "We are truly fortunate to have him as a member and leader of our team."
Nihad earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Castleton University. Nihad joined Hickok & Boardman Capital Management in 2021 and has played an integral role in supporting our clients. Nihad also holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Beyond his professional achievements, Nihad is passionate about serving the Vermont community and enjoys spending his free time playing soccer and exploring the state’s scenic hiking trails.
At Hickok & Boardman Capital Management, we celebrate Nihad’s achievement and look forward to the enhanced value he will bring to our clients as a CIMA® professional. His dedication to advancing his expertise reflects our team’s commitment to continuous learning and excellence in the financial planning profession.
About the Investments & Wealth Institute
The Investments & Wealth Institute is a professional association, advanced education provider, and standards body for financial advisors, investment consultants, and wealth managers who embrace excellence and ethics. Through our events, continuing education courses, and acclaimed certifications—Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®)—the Institute delivers rigorous, highly practical education.
INVESTMENTS & WEALTH INSTITUTE® is a registered mark of Investment Management Consultants Association Inc. doing business as Investments & Wealth Institute. CIMA®, CERTIFIED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYST®, CIMC®, CPWA®, and CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR® are registered certification marks of Investment Management Consultants Association Inc. doing business as Investments & Wealth Institute. RMA® and RETIREMENT MANAGEMENT ADVISOR® are marks owned by Investment Management Consultants Association Inc. doing business as Investments & Wealth Institute.
