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Read my latest article about comprehensive planning for the young professional athlete and why now, more than ever, these athletes must secure their financial future, protect their assets, and ensure their loved ones are cared for! #professionalathletes #estateplanning #professionalsports #nba #nfl #nhl

"Find a local billionaire and then call me" 🤣 🤣 🤣 I love an audacious, come-from-behind, sheer determination winner story, and the KC Current Stadium story is all that and more. Key to success? Investing in talent. By prioritizing players, they're seeing remarkable returns. It's a powerful reminder: when you focus on quality and strong fundamentals, victory follows. This isn't just a win for KC Current. It's a milestone for women's soccer and a blueprint for success. #WomenInSports #SoccerBusiness #LeadershipLessons https://lnkd.in/efj6NjPE

My students come from all walks of life – black, white, gay, straight, Hispanic, Caribbean, African, European – you name it, I've helped 'em all! From 13-year-olds to 70-year-olds, I've shown 'em how it's done. But hey, I'm not here for the lazy or the ones who don't care 'cause I'm all about changin' lives with sound market info, not quick tricks. So, if you wanna learn from someone who cares and speaks the truth, hit me up with "TRADE"! Let's get you on that path to market mastery! 💪📈 #FuturesCoach #BondsExpert #TradingGame #InvestmentMastery #MarketInsights #TradingEducation #FinancialCoaching #InvestmentGuidance #MarketTraining #TradingWisdom #YoungTraders #ExperiencedInvestors #TradingCommunity #MarketLearners #FinancialEmpowerment

This #BlackHistoryMonth, I want to acknowledge & thank the organizations inspiring change in the world, like 100 Black Men of America, Inc., who use mentorship to teach students stock market fundamentals that could empower them to build generational wealth. Wells Fargo #WeAreWellsFargo #generationalwealth #blackwealth #ally #allyship

🏈 In case you missed it… RFG Advisor and former professional baseball player Chase R. Crump, CFP® joined the NFLPA as a Registered Player Financial Advisor, highlighting the crossover of sports and wealth management. 🤝 Recognizing that “many athletes come from underserved communities, and coming into sudden wealth can flip their world upside down,” Chase has been busy embracing his new role and guiding athletes toward financial success. Read more about Chase’s recent achievement and other industry moves from Family Wealth Report: https://bit.ly/4d0uefj | WFA - Plan Invest Inspire

Crunchbase reported that only 0.48% of VC funding in 2023 went to Black founders. This disparity is unacceptable. The DFW Black MBAs remain committed to creating wealth-building opportunities for the Black community through equitable access to capital.✊🏾 We are thrilled to announce our return as community partners for this year's Impact Ventures Inclusive Capital Summit . Together, we can find and share resources that allow everyone to live the American dream. 📅 Key Details: Friday, July 26: Economic Justice Jam Summit Kick-off at Life in Deep Ellum, 6 PM - 8 PM (VIP Networking 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) Saturday, July 27: All-day summit at the Center for Brain Health, 8 AM - 4 PM (light breakfast and lunch included) 🎟️ General Admission: $100 | VIP Experience: $200 DFW Black MBA Members: Check your emails for an exclusive registration offer. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9qSPQyG #DFWBlackMBAs #ImpactVentures #InclusiveCapital #BlackFounders #EconomicJustice

The VC ecosystem is starkly homogenous, long associated with its lack of diversity and representation. Zooming in on the data, a recent VC Human Capital Survey from #NVCA and #Deloitte found that 3% of investment partner positions are held by Black employees, Black employees comprise 3% of investment professionals who originate deals, and 3% of those who represent the firm on the boards of portfolio companies. Black women founders are particularly impactedby a lack of funding, receiving .41% of all US VC dollars in 2021, according to Fast Company. For years, venture capitalists have faced mounting pressure to diversify their portfolio companies and investment teams with Black people, other people of color, and women. In 2020, the conversation reemerged in the wake of several police killings of Black Americans and folks across VC vowed to work toward reducing racial disparities and inequalities in the industry. In recent years, incremental progress toward creating a more diverse VC ecosystem has been made—71 Black women raised $1 million or more between 2021 and 2023, for example. But as is often the case, progress can feel like one step forward two steps back. In 2024, our list of Black founders and investors to know celebrates a small fraction of the Black leaders and innovators who are making impacts in their communities, industries, and beyond. This is a community-generated list, as #PitchBook does not track race or ethnicity of founders or investors. To learn more about how we put this list together or to submit a name for consideration for our next update, scroll to the end of the article. #YesWeInvest #YesWeInnovate #YesWeScale

The NIL landscape is a huge topic of conversation in college sports. With new standards in place, college-level athletes now have the ability monetize their name, image and likeness through sponsorships and endorsements, while keeping others from using their name, image and likeness without consent. The NIL rule change has created an opportunity for collegiate athletes to bring in significant revenues, and as a result, they must consider how to create a strong NIL game plan. Five important keys to a successful game plan include, understanding the financial basics, researching the school's/state's NIL rules and laws, building a team of trusted advisors, thinking about yourself as a business, and managing your brand. You can learn more about how NIL is impacting collegiate athletes, and the broader landscape around NIL, at the link to the new UBS whitepaper, "The NIL Playbook", below. #UBS #NIL #Athletes https://ubs.gv6.co/lS3IVq

Generational wealth is essentially any kind of asset that is passed down from one generation to the next. This might include cash, investment funds, stocks and bonds, real estate properties, or even businesses. Multigenerational wealth is not equal across the board. A recent survey of Consumer Finances found that the typical white family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. Wealthier families are less likely to be saddled with debt; they have an easier path to homeownership, and likely more capital to continue to grow their wealth through businesses and investments. At Formation Ventures it is our mission to encourage innovation and provide entrepreneurial networks and engaging learning experiences to young black emerging entrepreneurs. Where are you on your journey to build generational wealth? Comment below.

Caitlyn Clark to Make $43 Million in the WNBA April Fools! But here’s something that’s no joke: the highest-paid #NBA player rakes in $43 million, while the top #WNBA player earns just $227,900. Shocking, isn’t it? This isn’t just a sports issue—it’s a snapshot of a larger problem where #women often earn less than men for similar work. Look around: in big companies and #startups alike, women are underrepresented and #underfunded. Enter Caitlyn Clark, a shining example in women’s basketball. She’s not just playing the game; she’s #mastering it, dedicating countless hours to practice, strategy, and teamwork. She knows her strengths, understands her team, and executes her game plan flawlessly. Now, think about your own “game.” Whether it’s your career, your finances, or your personal goals, are you the Caitlyn Clark of your field? Do you invest time in understanding your numbers, your skills, and your #team? Knowing your financial situation, your #assets, and your #strategy is like knowing every play in a basketball game. It’s about being prepared, aware, and proactive. Just as Caitlyn spends hours on the court, get to know your financial landscape: Who’s on your team? Are they the right players for your financial #goals? Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your financial advisors, your investment strategies, and your savings plans is crucial. Be the Caitlyn Clark of your numbers. Know your worth, understand your game plan, and execute it with #confidence. Just as Caitlyn leads on the court, you can lead in managing your finances and advocating for your value on and off the court. What's the best piece of #advice you've received for owning your financial game? Share in the comments below.