The NAIC will also present its Rising Star Award, which recognizes young professionals who are leading the way in the industry with their talent, dedication, and expertise, to four outstanding new leaders. They are Justine Chiou, Director, Services, Investment Banking, William Blair; William Heard, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer, Heard Capital; José Guzmán, Investment Officer, Office of the New York City Comptroller; and Susan Nichols, Associate, Technology, Investment Banking, William Blair.