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Tom Nikles Inducted into the Signator Investors, Inc. Hall of Fame

 Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network, announced it recently inducted Nazareth resident Tom Nikles, ChFC®, president and CEO of Keystone Financial Management, into its Hall of Fame.

 Since Signator’s Hall of Fame’s inception in 1956, fewer than 250 financial representatives have joined the elite group.  The main criterion for being tapped to enter the Hall of Fame is earning the company’s ACE (Achieving Client Excellence) award at least 15 times. Each year, only a select number of representatives receive the ACE award, which highlights client excellence, personal ethics and integrity, and the ability to solve clients’ financial needs. Nikles received the ACE award for the 15th time in 2013.

 “To be inducted into Signator’s Hall of Fame, financial representatives must have proven their commitment to providing exceptional client service throughout their careers,” explained Brian Heapps, CLU®, ChFC®, president. “We look to our ‘Hall of Famers’ to be role models in our business based on a foundation of integrity and service. It’s a great pleasure to welcome Tom as one of our newest inductees.”

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 Nikles is a graduate of Nazareth Area High School. Upon graduating from Nazareth, he initially received an appointment to attend the U.S. Military Academy, where he completed the New Cadet Basic Training program.  After leaving West Point, he was heavily recruited for football and chose Lehigh University. He went on to graduate from Lehigh in 1982 where he received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Finance.

 He began his career as a financial representative with the Network upon graduating from Lehigh in May of 1982. Nikles was a leading representative for many years while successfully building his own clientele, and pursued a career in management in 1987. Throughout the 1990's, he built a successful team of leading representatives and eventually became chief operating officer during the formation of Keystone Financial Management in January of 2001.  On January 1, 2007, Nikles became the president and chief executive officer of Keystone Financial Management.

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 Nikles is a lifelong resident of Nazareth, PA, where he resides with his wife, Christine. He is also the proud father of two grown children, Amber and Eric.

 About Signator Investors

Founded in 1968, Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network, is an independent broker/dealer-Registered Investment Adviser based in Boston, Mass., that supports a national network of independent firms with more than 1,850 advisors and representatives across the U.S.

Signator partners with financial professionals who have proven experience and share its commitment to putting clients first. The firm’s open product platform includes a comprehensive range of investment, advisory and protection products from leading carriers.  And its first-class support, wealth of local and national resources and flexible business models help entrepreneurially minded financial professionals ensure that their clients are well taken care of. For more information, please visit www.signatorinvestors.com.

 Securities and investment advisory services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment adviser. 197 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116.

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