12 Black Money Experts That will Boost your Financial Wellness

Do you find yourself saying, “I wish I had known more money influencers are Black?”  Well, look no further. In today’s blog post, we’ll be breaking down the top 12 Black Money Experts that will boost your Financial Wellness. 

The Rundown 

The Finance Industry is melanin-challenged. According to the Bureau of Labor, 6.9% of Financial Advisers are Black. Representation matters more than ever because when people see Black folk’s success in media for positive financial influences, it uplifts a community and challenges the perception of success.

When I leaped the Financial Planning community, the first thing I Googled was “  Black financial influencers.” I immediately emailed the influencers and asked for their advice. From that experience, I knew that Navigating the Financial Industry as a Black woman would be tough. I failed the CFP coursework but took a leap of faith and decided to Become a Financial Counselor first. 

During my Financial planning discovery, I found an extensive list of Black Money experts that lifted my spirit. Due to this post’s brevity, I couldn’t post everyone, but I wanted to highlight a few. Each influencer has a unique identity to bring to the table, and I am happy to share their specialties with you!

Clever Girl Finance

Clever Girl Finance is a Black-owned personal finance platform for women who are on a mission to uncover their financial empowerment. The purpose of the CGF is to set women up for financial success by introducing e-courses and articles.

Bola Sokunbi, the founder of GCF, was on a mission to turn her side hustle from taking wedding photos to saving 100k in her bank. For Sokunbi, it was essential to set up a healthy savings plan while building a side business. Bola’s consistent output helped her save money, and after matching her goals, she created Clever Girl Finance to help others do the same. 

How can Clever Girl Finance help you? 

There are 30+ Free e-courses to help you on your financial start. They range from investing 101 to set up a budget.

Podcast: Clever Girls Know

The Millennial Next Door 

There are very few folks that make budgeting feel light and fun. Andre Albritton of The Millennial Next Door is one of them. From ridiculous memes to clowning on the latest stocks, Albritton has mastered the art of visual social media and has made financial planning achievable. 

Andre’s story of figuring out his family’s student loan issues propelled him to help himself and others. Inspired by the book Millionaire Next Door, Albritton can take you on his wealth-building journey by showing everyone his everyday life, letting people see the progress that helps create Black Joy. 

How can the Millennial Next Door help you? 

Andre is about the REIT Lifestyle. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is an investment trust that helps folks generate income through stocks and mutual funds. He also hosted virtual workshops to help you elevate your investing game. 

Podcast: The Flavor Podcast

Money Talks with Tiffany

Tiffany Grant is all about helping folks find their financial nirvana. Many people get stuck with the language about money. What to say and how to say it. What’s great about Grant is she empowers folk with financial language and how to use it.

As a financial educator, Tiffany works with all walks of life, from college students at the University of North Carolina to business owners.  Her skill of exploring complex economic ideas into bite-size pieces helps others succeed. 

How can the Money Talks with Tiffany help you?

Tiffany can help employers see their earning potential and help them achieve financial wellness at the same time.

Podcast: Money Talks with Tiff

Finances Demystify

Dominique Broadway is your financial therapist to the rescue. Often folks get overwhelmed with the idea of finances. Where does one start, and what should one do? Broadway’s company focuses on helping you find your moral, financial compass. 

How can Finance Demystify help you?

Get your stock portfolio started with Dominique. Broadway has a robust step-by-step process to help folks trade stocks and bonds with a comprehensive accountability group. 

Podcast: Finance Demystify

Angela Moore- Modern Money Advisor

Angela Moore MSPFP, CFP®, MPAS®, CRPC®, CFEI of Modern Money Advisor is what we call a financial unicorn in the financial planning world. Moore’s company, Money Modern Advisor, walks the 20s, 30s, and 40s, somethings in all walks of life. 

How can Modern Money Advisor Help you?

Affordable Financial Planning helps you take a bird’s eye view of your finances and help you craft your entire money future.

Rich and Regular 

Did you know that forty percent of divorce is money? If you are in a relationship and trying to avoid financial infidelity, then Rich and Regular are your people. Kiersten and Julien are a dynamic duo focused on paying off 200k dollars in debt in five years. 

Kiersten and Julien have incorporated a unique feature as debt slayers are integrating health in your personal finance. Rich and Regular have a workshop on how to save money by cooking at home. 

How can Rich and Regular Help you?

As a couple, they believe that the way to Black wealth is through the F.I.R.E ( Financial Independence and Retiring Early) community. This belief can help millions of Black families to target their retirement growth, and paying off debt is very beneficial.

Youtube: Rich and Regular show 

The Finance Bar

If you are the nurturer in your family, The Finance Bar may be the right place for you! The Finance Bar is a membership community that helps folks nourish their money habits and keep themselves accountable for their financial history. 

Founder, Marsha Barnes, would travel around in refurbished bus helping folks nurture their financial side. Barnes holds the belief that “financial wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. The Members Club is 21 dollars a month, and the amount of content provides with an accountability group will help boost your financial confidence. 

How can The Finance Bar Help you? 

If there s one missing piece from many financial programs it’s self-reflection. Self-reflection is so crucial for behavioral change. Self-awareness plus accountability can launch your financial well-being.

Minda Harts 

Race and racial trauma in the workplace aren’t talked about often. It’s the tiny microaggression that taps into the Souls of Black Folks. In the book “The Memo author, Minda Harts talks about Black women’s emotions during their professional time. Reading this book is just a small step of racial acknowledgment in the workplace. 

How can Hart help you?

This book is perfect for women entering the workforce. There are lots of unspoken rules that Harts helps women uncover in a loving way.

Podcast: Secure the Seat

The Purpose of Money 

Black Americans have one-third of the insurance coverage of their white counterparts, according to a 2020 study. Many factors have led to this, but more importantly, it’s affected wealth-building overall for Black Americans. Acquania Escarne is focusing on closing this gap. 

Escarne started learning about insurance at the age of 18! Since then, she’s helped thousands of others bridge the gap between wealth and insurance. Demystifying insurance is challenging, but Acquania has a no-BS approach to insurance to help Black folks through honesty. 

How can Purpose of Money help you?

Through Insurance and wealth-building practices, Acquania helps people understand their story around wealth. Her Wealth building Quiz is a significant first step to building generational wealth. 

Podcast: The Purpose of Money 

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The Thought Card

How can I live travel without breaking the bank? Danielle Desir of The Thought Card is your go-to expert. Through hacking your work-life balance, you can achieve traveling while working a full-time job. 

Through travel and wealth-building practices, Desir has traveled to 20+ countries and through her travel blog, she helps others do so well. A five-time travel book author, Danielle can show you the ins- and outs of traveling, and it’s easier than you think!⠀⠀

How can The Thought Card Help You?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

All of her books offer bites size tips for saving strategies for new homeowners, having a money date in 20 minutes or less, and even traveling in the pandemic.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Podcast: The Thought Card 

Dare to Dream Financial Planning

Did you know that 56% of college graduates are the first in their family to graduate from college? What happens when you are the first in your family to create success as a first generational wealth builder? There will be a lot of hiccups and unique challenges that you have to undertake along the way. Anna N’ Jie-Konte CFP is aware of these unique challenges and has created a Financial Planning Firm around this.

Dare To Dream Financial Planning helps folks understand their unique perspectives as First Generational Professionals. N’Jie-Konte get you out of your head and let you see that you are a gem. 

How can Dare to Dream:

Anna is not only a financial planner but had to build wealth as a FIRST GENERATION professional