Tori Howell

Tori Howell is a dynamic financial services leader with more than 15 years of experience driving strategic growth, strengthening distribution partnerships, and delivering enterprise-wide initiatives. She currently serves as AVP, Sales and Distribution for Securities Backed Lending at Nationwide, where she leads efforts to expand lending solutions, deepen advisor engagement, and accelerate distribution strategy across key channels. Throughout her career, Tori has demonstrated a strong ability to translate vision into action—most notably by successfully onboarding and enabling major distribution partners such as Edward Jones and Fidelity, accelerating advisor adoption of lending solutions and enhancing the overall client experience. She has led complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive business growth while aligning stakeholders across the organization.

Tori is widely recognized for her collaborative leadership style and her ability to influence across all levels of an organization. She is passionate about developing talent, fostering innovation, and building strong partnerships that create long-term value for both clients and the broader financial services industry. Her work reflects a deep commitment to advancing advisor-led strategies and expanding access to sophisticated lending solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

As an emerging leader in the financial services industry, Tori brings a forward-looking perspective and a proven track record of driving change. She is known for connecting strategy with execution, inspiring teams, and contributing meaningfully to the future of distribution and lending within the industry.