Nathaniel Hoskin, a 2020 Chapman University graduate, holds a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Data Analytics. Since his time at Chapman, Nathaniel has paved a path of success and innovation in the world of financial planning and marketing, founding two companies: Hoskin Capital and N2 Content Marketing. His story is one of resilience, strategy, and an entrepreneurial drive influenced greatly by his Chapman experience.

Chapman Experience: A Foundation of Growth

Reflecting on his Chapman journey, Nathaniel credits both the academic and social environment for shaping his career. “People and possibilities,” he says, summing up his experience. “Meeting Reggie Gilyard, spending hours in Janes Financial Center, and working alongside Fadel Lawandy and Tim Frenzel taught me how to grow strategically.” Chapman’s community of leaders and innovative thinkers helped Nathaniel shift from a fixed mindset to an adaptable, forward-looking approach that serves him in his career to this day.

Through practical projects like the JFC Residency Program, Nathaniel gained hands-on investment experience, learning key financial management principles that have continued to inform his professional endeavors. Even though he managed a full-time job during his studies, Nathaniel found time to embrace Chapman’s traditions, recalling, “You know I showed up for Undie Run!”

The Road to Entrepreneurship

Today, Nathaniel owns and operates Hoskin Capital, a financial planning firm focused on HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet). His inspiration came from noticing the industry’s focus on retirees, which felt outdated to him. “Chapman showed me the old guard methods and the new, innovative ways people were approaching finance,” he shares. This blend of tradition and innovation motivated Nathaniel to create a firm that supports young clients in wealth-building.

Nathaniel’s second venture, N2 Content Marketing, helps young financial advisors harness the power of social media. After his own struggle to gain visibility for Hoskin Capital, he discovered the potential of TikTok, where his videos attracted over 230,000 followers. “Now, I teach other young, disruptive advisors how to use the tools the old guard won’t touch,” he explains. His success on TikTok highlights his knack for using unconventional methods to make finance accessible to a broader audience.

Learning from Chapman’s Influential Faculty

Nathaniel attributes much of his growth to his mentors at Chapman, especially Fadel Lawandy. Reflecting on Lawandy’s influence, he remarks, “He could captivate a class of rowdy twenty-somethings and then steal the show at the Economic Forum that evening.” Lawandy’s teachings went beyond finance, imparting lessons in bearing, kindness, and the importance of using wealth to impact others positively. Hoskin considers these qualities vital as he continues to develop his companies and guide his clients.

Through rigorous courses in portfolio management, applied data analytics, and even managerial accounting, Nathaniel found his passion for finance solidified. “It’s probably obvious from my career choice,” he jokes, “but I believe money is a universal force. We all have to interact with it whether we like it or not.”

Resilience and Resourcefulness

Starting his college journey with just $26 in his bank account, Nathaniel balanced full-time work with his academic responsibilities. His days were structured for efficiency, running flash cards during work breaks and taking evening classes. This intense schedule taught him invaluable skills in prioritization and handling pressure. “If you need something done, give it to a busy person,” he quips, recalling the experience fondly. “Everything needed to be efficient, or it would simply never happen.”

Nathaniel’s first professional opportunity came with Pacific Investment Research, where he began working as a sophomore. This experience was pivotal, teaching him essential sales techniques, licensing requirements, and giving him a real-world introduction to the wealth management industry. His time at Chapman, marked by practical internships and data-driven courses, instilled a “skeptically analytical” mindset that has shaped his approach to every challenge.

Followership, Leadership, and Finding Fulfillment

For students hoping to follow a similar path, Nathaniel advises humility and openness. “You won’t be the smartest person in the room, and if you are, find a different room,” he shares. Listening, learning, and accepting others’ leadership are as crucial as leading yourself. Nathaniel also emphasizes the importance of finding a career that is “impactful, valuable, and fulfilling”—qualities he has prioritized in building his own businesses.

Looking back, he would have liked to focus more on building practical relationships and observing the people around him. “Learn how to hold a conversation, spend more time watching the people around you, and spend less time buried in your own stressors,” he advises. For Nathaniel, the journey at Chapman and beyond has been about balancing tangible knowledge with interpersonal skills, leading to a career that combines success with a drive to make finance accessible and impactful for others.

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