The Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA), one of the most revered and respected organizations in the wealth management industry, recently revealed its list of the top 50 Under 50 Black/African American Financial Advisors and Planners in the industry. These high-flying individuals, all under the age of 50, have significantly contributed to the field of wealth management, serving as pillars of our community, creativity, and leadership.

In acknowledging these inspiring achievers, AAAA not only celebrates their individual accomplishments but also casts a spotlight on the talent, tenacity, and tremendous potential of the next generation of wealth managers. The Association hopes that this recognition will inspire others to aim high, dream big, and create a meaningful impact in our community. The 50 Under 50 Awardees are testaments that age is no barrier to achievement, and it's the audacity of dreams coupled with hard work that crafts the contours of our shared future. See the list of AAAA’s 2021 nominees.

2021 Nominations

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**President and CEO**
AJW Financial Partners, LLC

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**Financial Advisor**
The Irick Group- Merrill Private Wealth Management

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**Founder & President**
Concurrent Financial Planning

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**Financial Advisor**
Raymond James Financial

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Financial Advisor
BMO Harris

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**Business Services Manager**
Morgan Stanley

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**Financial Advisor**
Avery Financial Services

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**Senior Vice President, Branch Manager**
Morgan Stanley

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**Executive Director Market Director - Wealth Mgmt**
JP Morgan

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**Senior Vice President - Investments**
Wells Fargo Advisors

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**Vice President – Investments Private Client Advisor**
JP Morgan

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**Vice President – Investments Private Client Advisor**
JP Morgan

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**Vice President – Investments Private Client Advisor**
JP Morgan

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**Vice President, Sub-Complex Manager**
Morgan Stanley

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**Financial Advisor**
Baird

Sheena Gray

**Executive Director Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**
JP Morgan

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**Vice President – Investments Private Client Advisor**
JP Morgan

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**RIA relationship Manager**
Cap Group

**Kenneth Chavis IV**

**Senior Wealth Manager**
LourdMurray

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**Financial Advisor**
Merrill Lynch

Dr. Philip Gibson

**Associate Professor of Finance, Corporate Finance**
Winthrop University, Carroll Financial

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**Associate Regional Director**
Russell

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**Client Advisor**
JP Morgan Private Bank

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**CEO & Founder**
Hayes Financial Coaching

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**Practice Management Consultant**
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

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**Director, Branch Manager**
UBS Wealth Management

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**Wealth Management Consultant**
Cap Group

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**Senior Vice President, Sub-Complex Manager**
Morgan Stanley

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**Senior Vice President,Head of Diverse Markets Strategy**
Bernstein Private Wealth

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**LPL Financial Advisor | Financial Services Professiona**
Flourish Financial Pathways

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**Financial Advisor**
Thrivent

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**Founder & CEO**
EXOS Wealth Strategies

Shaakira Mason-Holloway

**Executive Director, Market Director of Wealth**
JP Morgan

Vidal Peoples

**Financial Advisor**
Strategies for Wealth

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**Executive Director, National Diversity Officer**
Morgan Stanley

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**Chief Wealth Coach**
Alcemist Wealth

Desi Wyatt

**Senior Vice President, Wealth Group Executive**
Citi

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**Onboarding Team Leader**
Fidelity Investments

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**Founding Member & COO**
RIA Advisors

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**Financial Planning Specialist**
Ameriprise

Chiquita Rice

**President**
Monarch Investment Advisors

Lawrence Smith

**President/Wealth Planning Advisor**
ELS Vision Wealth Management

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**Managing Director Regional Director**
JP Morgan

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**Managing Principal / Founder**
Felton & Peel Wealth Management

Antonio Mackey

**Executive Director Market Director - Wealth Mgmt**
JP Morgan

Araya Mesfin

**Senior Vice President - Wealth Managment**
UBS

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**Assistant Professor of Business Administration.**
Shepherd University

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**Financial Advisor**
Wells Fargo Advisors

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**Financial Planner**
Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group

Top Performer Awardees

The Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA) proudly recognizes Top performing Black/African American Financial Advisors and Planners. This award celebrates the brilliance, dedication, and success of African American financial advisors who have made significant contributions to the field.

The Top Performer Awards recognize not only the business success of the awardees but also their leadership, community involvement, mentorship, and dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within the financial industry. The honorees of the Top Performer Awards stand as powerful role models, inspiring the next generation of African American financial advisors.

Top Revenue Producer, Wire House

Top Revenue Producer, Bank Brokerage

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**Managing Director, Investments**
Wells Fargo Advisors

Excellence in Community Service

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**Vice President**
Woodforest Wealth Strategies

Top Assets Under Management

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**Vice President, Investments**
J.P. Morgan Chase Wealth Management

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Top Producer RIA/Independent

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**Financial Advisor**
Strategies for Wealth