About The Event
What do the wealthy know that allows them to keep, grow, and protect more of what they earn? Join us at the Next Level Wealth Conference and get access to tax advantaged wealth strategies designed for first generation wealth builders.
This event is aimed at educating the community on financial literacy. One-third of adults worldwide and 4 in 7 Americans are financially literate. The disparity is the greatest among African Americans. The objective of the Next Level Wealth Conference is to provide valuable information that will help you on your journey towards financial freedom.
The event will kick off with a VIP Networking Hour with sponsors and partners. During the conference, participants can expect to hear from financial experts on a variety of topics including budgeting, investments, entrepreneurship, trust and wills. The conference will also feature a business pitch competition with three tracks: community, youth (ages 17-24), and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Our goal is to empower the community towards financial freedom, provide a platform for education on basic financial concepts, and elevate financial literacy in our community.
2.9%
Wealth held by black households (source)
3 to 1
For every $100 of white wealth, blacks have $33 (source)
Full Schedule
VIP Networking Hour
10:30 am
Mix and Mingle!
Speakers and sponsors connect with members of partner organizations as we kick off the event with a networking hour. Take advantage and make connections.
Light Bites and Beverages
Enjoy light refreshments as you network.
Welcome and Panel Discussion
12:00 pm
Secrets of the Wealthy
Learn what the wealthy already knows about money, tax advantaged strategies to keep more of what you earn, and strategies to financing education to limit debt
Burnadette
Norris-Weeks, Esq.
Founder
Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc.
Matthew
Pigatt
Director, Small Business & Member Services
Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
Deborah
Owens
Founder
Wealthyu.com
Workshops 1 & 2
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Workshop 1: Understanding Credit Scores
Learn the fundamentals of credit management and the impacts financial decisions have on your credit scores
Vickie R.
Pearcey
Community Mortgage Loan Officer
TD Bank
Workshop 2: Retirement Planning
Learn how to plan for retirement through various methods including 401(k)s, IRAs, and insurance
Kimberly
Gray
Financial Advisor
Charles Schwab
Matt
Walters
Personal Wealth Coach & Mentor
Gayle
Waldon
Financial Advisor
Graystone Consulting
Workshops 3 & 4
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop 3: Debt Management and Understanding Loans
Understand loan terms and other debt, how it impacts your credit, and how to manage, eliminate, or strategically leverage debt
Myrna
Lainé-Hyppolite
Founder
Empower Financial Wellness
Workshop 4: Let’s Talk Business: From Startup to Scale Up
Learn the essentials to building a successful business. Hear from experienced business owners in a TED talk format.
Natasha
Britton, MBA
President and CEO
NB Services, LLC
Aaron
Jiles, MBA
President and CEO
The Tailored Strategist, LLC
Davida Elizabeth
Arnold
Founder and Chief Marketing Officer
DavidaMedia
Business Pitch Competition
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Apply for your chance to pitch your business during the Next Level Wealth Conference for an opportunity to win cash and prizes.
Semi-finalists will showcase their business in front of judges.
Three Tracks:
(1) Community (Existing businesses in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County)
(2) Youth (ages 17 – 24 with an existing business or business idea)
(3) Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (will be verified)
Primary Partner
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