About revise
We’re here to help you protect today, and secure your tomorrow.
Our core values
We believe in...
Transparency
We believe in open and honest communication with our clients, ensuring they have all the information they need to make informed decisions.
Simplicity
We strive to make our processes and products easy to understand and use, eliminating unnecessary complexity.
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical and fiduciary standards, always doing what is right for our clients and maintaining their trust.
Innovation
We are committed to continuous improvement and finding new and better ways to serve our clients and meet their needs.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, and we are committed to delivering on our promises to our clients.
Our leadership
The people behind Revise
Nicholas Crown, Senior Advisor
Founder and Managing Director
After experiencing financial turmoil in his family during the dot-com bubble, Nicholas Crown dedicated his career to managing risk as an institutional fixed income trader. He founded the first Fixed Income Arbitrage desk at UBS in New York and became the youngest Director at the bank by 2014. Previously, Nicholas was a VP at Barclays Capital in Futures trading, specializing in bond basis arbitrage. He began his career as a crude oil and natural gas clerk at the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Through this experience, Nicholas saw how big-box brokerage firms relied on one-size-fits-all products that left investors exposed. Determined to change that, he built an advisory dedicated to delivering personalized, institutional-grade portfolio design bringing the discipline of Wall Street directly to families seeking more than mass-market solutions. With this mission, he founded Revise in 2023.
As Managing Strategist, Nicholas frequently engages directly with clients. He holds a degree in Applied Economics from Cornell University, cum laude, and resides in Chicago.
- Over 10 years of institutional finance experience
- Leading financial voice online with over 1 billion views
- Featured expert in Entrepreneur, Inc., Forbes, and MarketWatch
Michael Panik
Co-founder & CIO
Michael Panik has built a career on solving complex challenges in enterprise software engineering, leveraging over a decade of experience to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for global organizations. Throughout his career, Michael has worked with Fortune 500 companies like United Natural Foods, Inc., Toyota, and Kemper Insurance, and through PwC, where he led the design and implementation of key technology projects.
After years of serving various enterprises, Michael turned his focus to fintech, co-founding Revise in 2023 to bring the same level of rigor and innovation to the investment space. By building a technology-first platform, Michael and his team are demystifying financial strategies and making sophisticated annuity-backed investment solutions accessible to professionals seeking financial stability and growth.
As CTO, Michael combines his extensive software development expertise with to create seamless digital experiences for clients.
- Over 15 years of enterprise software engineering experience
- Led critical technology projects for Toyota, Kemper Insurance, UNFI, and more
- Frequent technical contributor to U.S. News and World Report and GOBankingRates
Open Roles
Manager, Annuity & Retirement Strategy (Licenses: Life, Series 65 pref.)
Location: Chicago, IL
Join Revise as we transform retirement planning with innovative financial solutions. In this role, reporting to our Chief Strategist, you will play a key part in developing comprehensive retirement strategies by leveraging your expertise in annuities.
Analyst, Retirement & Annuity (Licenses: Life)
Location: Chicago, IL
Join Revise as we transform retirement planning with innovative financial solutions. In this role, reporting to a Retirement Strategist, you will play a key part in nurturing client relationships and helping them smoothly transition to the Revise ecosystem.
Insurance Ops, Retirement Strategy Support
Location: Chicago, IL
Join Revise and be at the forefront of shaping the future of retirement planning. In this integral role, you will support the Retirement Strategy Manager by conducting thorough financial analyses, building detailed financial models, and providing insights that drive strategic decision-making.
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