intellicents’ Nick Austin Joins Principal’s Financial Advisory Council
Elevating our clients’ voices in national retirement plan conversations.
intellicent's Consultant Nick Austin has been selected to serve on Principal’s Financial Advisory Council.
The Council brings together financial professionals from across the country who specialize in the retirement plan space. Members provide direct feedback to Principal® on products, services, and industry trends to help shape how retirement solutions evolve.
“This appointment means that the perspectives of our clients—business owners, HR leaders, and plan participants—are represented in those conversations,” says Austin.
What Is the Financial Advisory Council?
Principal’s Financial Advisory Council gives experienced retirement plan professionals the opportunity to:
Share insights on what’s working, and what isn’t, in today’s retirement landscape
Discuss emerging trends, challenges, and best practices
Help identify areas where service and solutions can improve
Members serve a three-year term and participate in annual in-person meetings along with ongoing feedback through surveys and discussions.
Why This Matters for Our Clients
At intellicents, we believe retirement plan consulting should never be static. Regulations change. Workforce expectations shift. Technology evolves. Participant behavior adapts.
Being part of this council allows Austin to:
Stay ahead of industry developments
Bring real-world client insights into national conversations
Advocate for plan sponsors and participants alike
“This role ensures that the needs of the organizations and employees we serve are represented nationally,” says Austin. “I’m looking forward to bringing a client-first perspective to the table and contributing to meaningful improvements in the retirement space.”
About Principal
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with approximately 19,000 employees15 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for 146 years, we’re helping over 75 million customers15 plan, insure, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and building an inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies16 and named as a “Best Place to Work in Money Management17.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to building a better future at principal.com.
About intellicents
intellicents is a national financial advisory firm offering retirement plan consulting, wealth management, family office services, insurance consulting, and tailored financial planning strategies. At intellicents, financial advice is grounded in personalized service and a mission to support clients’ financial independence and life goals. Learn more at intellicents.com.