Who is Theresa Nist? 5 things to know about 'Golden Bachelor' winner

In an emotional finale Thursday, "The Golden Bachelor" season 1 ultimately ended with 72-year-old bachelor Gerry Turner proposing to Theresa Nist.

Fans followed along as "The Golden Bachelor" cast whittled down from 22 eligible bachelorettes to the final two contestants: Nist and Leslie Fhima. The show's season finale not only revealed that Turner picked Nist, but also that the couple plans to get married in a televised ceremony next year.

Here are answers to five of the most-Googled questions about Nist, Turner's soon-to-be bride.

Where is Theresa Nist from?

Nist is from Shrewsbury, New Jersey. The couple told People magazine they plan to start their married lives in Charleston, South Carolina, where Nist's son lives.

How old is Theresa from 'Golden Bachelor'?

Nist is 70 years old.

What does Theresa on 'Golden Bachelor' do for a living?

Nist is a financial services professional, which seemed to impress Turner.

How much is Theresa from 'Golden Bachelor' worth?

There is no confirmed public information stating Nist's net worth, but details about her profession were revealed on "The Golden Bachelor."

On Instagram, Nist said she developed a passion for the stock market at 46 and became a self-taught day trader. She now works as a senior compliance and operations liaison at TFS Wealth Management, where she manages business operations among other duties, according to the company's website.

What happened to Theresa Nist's husband?

Nist was married for 42 years to her late husband Billy, who died from kidney failure. Toni, Turner's wife of 43 years and high school sweetheart, died in 2017.