Nicholas CEO closes NASDAQ

Peter Vosotas, CEO of Nicholas Financial Inc., will preside over the closing bell at the NASDAQ stock exchange this afternoon as his company celebrates its 25th anniversary.

The NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. invited Vosotas to ring the bell not just for his firm's longevity, but for its consistent level of success as well — Nicholas Financial has grown revenue for 20 consecutive years.

Just recently, the company posted its largest earnings total ever in a first quarter. It opened two new branches last month, as well.