Meet the woman behind the work
DrNicole
Brielle
Financial expert, author, educator, speaker, and compassionate guide helping families move from disruption to recovery and from clarity to lasting wealth.
CFP®
Certified Financial Planner
9/11
Survivor and Recovery Advocate
TEDx
Speaker and Educator
6
Published Books
Please allow me to reintroduce myself
More Than a Financial Expert.
Dr. Nicole Brielle has built a life and career around one guiding belief: financial recovery is not only about money; it is about rebuilding confidence, stability, and purpose.
For more than three decades, she has stood at the intersection of finance, theology, education, and service. Her work is shaped by professional expertise, lived experience, and a deep commitment to helping individuals and families prepare for the unexpected.
Today, she serves as a financial planner, author, speaker, mentor, pastor, and transformational leader; giving people the practical tools they need to recover, rebuild, and move forward.
DrNicole Brielle
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY · BOSTON UNIVERSITY
THE RESEARCH BEHIND THE PRACTICE
Her doctoral research at Boston University examined restorative healing and wholeness for trauma survivors, the academic foundation of the framework she teaches today.
Boston University · 2020 · Doctor of Ministry
If money were not an issue, what would be your life’s purpose?
A question that guides the work
Her story
A Life Shaped by Faith, Resilience and Purpose.
The Foundation
Dr. Nicole’s spiritual journey began at seven years old, when her mother gave her a Bible. The words she read sparked a lifelong interest in faith, prayer, service, and purpose.
Through scripture, she learned to seek comfort in uncertainty and to believe that even difficult seasons could carry meaning. Those early lessons would later become central to the way she leads, teaches, and serves.
The Day Everything Changed
On September 11, 2001, Dr. Nicole was working as a financial planner on the 73rd floor of 2 World Trade Center. She was on the 44th floor when the building was struck.
Surviving that day changed the direction of her life. It deepened her understanding of loss, uncertainty, preparedness, and the emotional realities families face after unexpected disaster.
Her recovery became the foundation of a larger calling: helping others prepare for disruption and rebuild with courage.
The Work Became the Mission
Dr. Nicole transformed her experience into a practical, compassionate approach to financial education, disaster recovery, and transformational leadership.
Her message reaches beyond financial planning. She challenges individuals to examine their beliefs, establish strong foundations, prepare for the unexpected, and create a future aligned with their values.
The journey
Decades of Experience. One Evolving Mission.
A career spanning financial planning, ministry, publishing, education, public speaking, and transformational leadership.
1991
Entered the Securities Industry
Began a career in financial services and securities, laying the foundation for more than three decades of professional expertise.
2001
A Defining Turning Point
Survived the World Trade Center attacks and began shaping a new mission around preparedness, recovery, and financial resilience.
2016
Expanded Into Ministry
Began serving as Pastor of Micah 7 Ministries, integrating faith, leadership, teaching, and community service.
Today
Leading With Purpose
Continues to serve as an advisor, author, speaker, educator, mentor, and advocate for transformational financial wellness.
Expertise and credibility
Grounded in Knowledge. Strengthened by Experience.
Dr. Nicole’s professional work is supported by decades of industry experience, advanced education, professional licensing, and a lifelong commitment to learning and service.
Certified Financial Planner™
Licensed in Series 7, 63 and 65 securities, with more than three decades of financial planning experience.
Doctorate in Transformational Leadership
Earned with top honors from Boston University.
Master of Divinity
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from New Brunswick Theological Seminary.
Bachelor of Science
Graduated Cum Laude from Oral Roberts University.
Board and Community Leadership
Has served in professional, financial planning, educational, and community leadership roles.
Recognition
Trusted, Published and Recognized.
Financial Leadership
Investopedia Top 100
Recognized among Investopedia’s Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors in 2022 and 2023.
Financial/ Tax PLANNERS
Thought Leader of the Year, Winner
Named the 2024 Thought Leader of the Year in FinacialPlanners/Tax Planners category, ALM ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards.
leadership in finacial empowerment
CEO of the Year Award
Honored with the 2025 Northeast USA CEO of the Year Award for Leadership in Financial Empowerment, Excellence Awards,
Publishing
Award-Winning Author
Author of nine books addressing financial trauma, faith, recovery, purpose, and transformational leadership.
Media
National Media Contributor
Featured across television, radio, news publications, Times Square and Nasdaq billboards.
Speaking
International Speaker
Delivers practical, empowering messages that move audiences from reflection into action.
What she believes
Wealth Should Support the Life You Were Called to Live.
Dr. Nicole’s professional work is supported by decades of industry experience, advanced education, professional licensing, and a lifelong commitment to learning and service.
Financial wellness is personal.
Every financial decision is connected to a story, a belief, a responsibility, or a hope for the future.
Preparation is an act of care.
Strong financial foundations protect families, preserve choices, and create stability during uncertain seasons.
Recovery requires more than a spreadsheet.
Sustainable transformation addresses the practical, emotional, spiritual, and relational dimensions of money.
Clarity creates movement.
When people understand where they are, they can make confident decisions about where they are going.
When people understand where they are, they can make confident decisions about where they are going.
The next step
Your Story Deserves a Stronger Financial Foundation.
Begin with a focused conversation designed to bring clarity to where you are, identify what matters most, and determine the right next step.
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