Nicole Swanson

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

After growing up in the South Valley, Nicole escaped to Vanguard University of Southern California for two years before completing her B.A. in Mathematics at Fresno State.  Nicole joined the firm in August 2006 as our Operations Manager, later transitioning to the role of Office Manager.  She became a shareholder of Pathways in 2022 and stepped in as Chief Compliance Officer in 2023.  
 
Nicole lives in the Visalia/Exeter area with her husband, Shane, their two dogs, four cats, four sheep, and about a dozen chickens.  They love to spend time caring for their little farm, working out, running, snowboarding, and soaking up the sun by the river that flows through their country property.  They also love to travel any chance they get.