About the Team

Who is the Investor Coach?

Paul Nichols

Paul is the founder of Financial Abundance, a Registered Investor Advisory firm and EDI, an Estate Planning Firm with offices in State College and Lewisburg. He has been working with individuals, families and businesses for over twenty years, including many Fortune 500 companies. He has educated tens of thousands of people through seminars, workshops and various international speaking engagements where he shared the stage with many notable individuals such as Ronald Regan, Robert Kiyosaki (author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad), Mike Ditka, General Schwarzkopf, and Newt Gingrich to name a few.

In 2000, after many years of traveling to consult companies and individuals, Paul decided to relocate from Colorado to State College, PA (his wife’s hometown) to develop a local advisory firm.

Paul operates under the core belief that education plus understanding leads to clarity and confidence; resulting in peace of mind. He is a proud father of three and devoted husband of 20 plus years.

Some of Paul’s accomplishments:

  • Regular contributor to the Centre Daily Times, via the “It’s Your Money” blog
  • Featured in the movie Navigating the Fog of Investing
  • Regular contributor to Town & Gown as the publications Investor Coach
  • Host of the weekly iTunes Podcast, It’s Your Money
  • Member of the Western PA Better Business Bureau
  • Member of the Centre County Chamber of Business and Industry


    Who is Deb Seaward?


    For the past 30 years, Deb has worked with individuals, families and businesses to build their wealth through Investment, Retirement and Estate Planning. She has worked for Trust Departments, branch banks in both retail and investment management and brokerage firms. In 2006, Deb achieved the designation of Chartered Financial Consultant. She is married to her husband Denny and together they have two children, Alexa and Colin. In her spare time, Deb enjoys gardening and volunteering with community organizations in Bellefonte where she resides.

    Who is Sherry Nichols?


    Sherry is a PA native with a background in business and accounting. She met her husband, Paul, while attending Penn State University. Sherry and Paul have three children, Rachel, Emma and Jake. In her spare time, Sherry is the childcare coordinator for MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers), volunteers at their church and enjoys painting.



    Who is Ashton Immel?


    Ashton Immel is a native of Bellefonte. He is a recent graduate from the SMEAL College of Business
    at Penn State. He majored in finance with related courses in accounting and real estate. He regularly
    obtained deans list and honors throughout his college years. During college summers he spent his time
    helping families with education while working for The Southwestern Company based out of Nashville,
    Tennessee.




    Who is Justin M. Miller?

    Justin Miller is a native of Centre County Pennsylvania, he has an extensive background in information technology systems as well as a degree in multi-media from Full Sail University. Justin has worked on and produced high end videos, including work from NASA's Kennedy Space Center with additional credits on MTV.