Virtual Series
Disrupting the Wealth Gap by Dfree
Thank you for joining us for Disrupting the Wealth Gap
The dfree® Financial Freedom Movement teamed up with Prudential Financial to empower African Americans to achieve and sustain financial freedom in an effort to close the wealth gap, one family at a time.
Throughout October of 2021, a virtual series examined the origins of the wealth gap, where it stands today and solutions to help move forward. Also, free personal finance resources were available each week to help attendees achieve and sustain financial freedom.
5-Part Series Agenda
Part 01
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Examining the Wealth Gap and the Path Forward
On Saturday, October 2, national experts explored the historical practices and laws that created the wealth gap. They also examined where it stands today and what can be done to address it.
Speakers
Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr
Author, Founder and CEO of dfree®
Dr. John Sibley Butler
Author, Faculty Director
Kriston McIntosh
Managing Director, Hamilton Place Strategies
Dana Peterson
Chief Economist, the Conference Board
Lata N. Reddy
Senior Vice President of Inclusive Solutions, Prudential Financial
Michelle Singletary
nationally syndicated personal finance columnist, The Washington Post
Part 02
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Calculating the Life you Want
Do you have an idea of the car(s), home(s), and career you want? Is it financially feasible? Join us as financial experts help students navigate their financial future. In addition, they will explain the importance of making wise financial decisions when you’re young and spotlight the financial pitfalls you want to avoid.
Speakers
Tiffany Allen
MBA, Financial Professional, Prudential
Lisa Lovell
MBA, Financial Advisor, Prudential
Dr. Nicole B. Simpson
CFP®, Founder and CEO
Part 03
Saturday, October 16, 2021
How to Break Free from Debt
Are you struggling to pay your bills or drowning in debt? Join us on Saturday, October 16, to learn practical tips and strategies to climb out of debt and get on the path to financial freedom.
Speakers
LaToya Ball
Bill Fowlkes
Financial Wellness Expert, GreenPath
Tamika Stembridge
Esq., Executive Director,
Part 04
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Your Money Strategy: Setting and Achieving Financial Goals
Do you want to buy a house or leave a legacy for your family? Join us on Saturday, October 23, as a Prudential Financial Professionals describes how to set and achieve short and long-term financial goals. Also, two business executives will share how they set goals and achieved them on their path to success.
Speakers
Monica Hines
Financial Advisor, Prudential
Lynette Khalfani-Cox
Author
Dr. Randal Pinkett
Author; CEO and Chairman, BCT Partners
Part 05
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Maximizing your Financial Windfall
Have you recently come into a large sum of money? On Saturday, October 30, a Prudential Financial professional will share strategies to help you make the most of your financial windfall.
Speakers
Joseph Samples
Financial Advisor, Prudential
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