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Financial Family Reunion Summit 2025

Financial Family ReUnion Summit 2025
&
The Financial Joy Awards 2025

Exclusive Invite-Only Event (In-Person)
Virtual Summit Open to the Public

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INVITE ONLY

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

505 Howard Street Plaza Level San Francisco, CA 94105

 

February 28th, 2025 (FRIDAY) 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Calling Community Leaders & Black, Brown, & Disabled  Families!

Join us at the Financial Family ReUnion Summit, a powerful gathering—open to the public both in-person and virtually—focused on empowering leaders, advocates, and families to build generational wealth with purpose and joy. This is where community-driven financial education meets real action.

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  1. Generational Wealth Strategies: Gain practical, actionable steps to build and sustain wealth, tailored to all income levels, with guidance from top experts.
  2. Estate Planning Essentials: Learn the foundations of creating trusts, wills, and financial plans to protect your family’s legacy.
  3. Purpose-Driven Networking: Connect with community-focused leaders and professionals committed to closing the wealth gap and uplifting our communities.”
 Join us at the Financial Family ReUnion Summit, a powerful gathering—open to the public both in-person and virtually—focused on empowering leaders, advocates, and families to build generational wealth with purpose and joy. This is where community-driven financial education meets real action.

NEW SPEAKERS COMING SOON

RYAN BOYLES

RETIRED NFL PLAYER & REAL ESTATE INVESTOR

RYAN BOYLES

Unlike many professional athletes, Ryan invested his money in the stock market and began building a real estate empire; he refused to go broke. After four seasons in the NFL, he creates generational wealth one investment at a time. Learn how his mindset shifted from rarely paying bills on time to being debt-free and a millionaire outside of the NFL.

RUBY "SUNSHINE" TAYLOR

FOUNDER & CEO FINANCIAL JOY SCHOOL

RUBY TAYLOR

Ruby, a disabled school social worker turned financial advocate, is driven to make our world a more financially equitable space. She is a double HBCU alumna of Howard University and Virginia Union University. Ruby is on a mission to close the racial wealth gap and have fun doing it. Learn how to build generational wealth no matter your income or family status.

OLLEN DOUGLASS

THE MOTLEY FOOL VENTURES WASHINGTON DC AREA

OLLEN DOUGLASS

Ollen Douglass is the founder and Managing Director of The Motley Fool Ventures. He is a Baltimore City native, and like many of us, he was not aware of stocks and investing growing up. Ollen didn't allow uncharted territories to stop him. Not only is he excelling in his career and Venture Fund, but he has also created generational wealth for his Family. Learn from Ollen's wisdom on the importance of becoming a long-term investor.

THE FINANCIAL JOY AWARDS:

Celebrating Legacy, Empowerment, and Financial Equity

Your dedication to closing the  wealth gap deserves to be celebrated on a grand stage.

The Financial Joy Awards celebrate individuals and corporations committed to building generational wealth and creating financial equity. While applications are open for certain categories, the prestigious Financial Joy Legacy Award is uniquely reserved for a person who has demonstrated a commitment to generational wealth-building within Black, Brown, or disabled families. The winner is selected by us, and the inaugural recipient of this award is Ollen Douglass, Managing Partner of Lightship Capital Anchor Fund.

Additionally, the Financial Joy Innovate Award recognizes a corporation that champions financial equity for all through their services, products, or outreach to Black, Brown, or disabled families. The first recipient of this award is Trust & Will for their impactful work in helping families create generational wealth.

APPLY NOW

Are you or someone you know dedicated to building generational wealth for Black and Brown families? Whether you’re an individual or family taking bold steps, a corporation creating change, or an organization empowering communities, Apply now for The Financial Joy Awards. This prestigious award honors those making powerful strides in wealth creation for Black and Brown communities and closing the racial wealth gap. Categories include:

  • Families/Individuals
  • Corporations
  • Organizations
  • Small and Medium Businesses

Be recognized for your impactful efforts in shaping a future of financial empowerment, legacy-building, and closing the racial wealth gap. Apply Now!

 

What Will You Win?

Finalists and winners of The Financial Joy Awards will receive significant recognition for their extraordinary work in building generational wealth and closing the racial wealth gap. Here’s what you can expect:

Finalists (Announced January 7th, 2025):
Inclusion in a press release
A personalized certificate of recognition
Acknowledgment on our website

Winners (Announced February 28th, 2025 at the Financial Family ReUnion Summit):
A prestigious trophy/plaque presented at the Summit
Featured acknowledgment on our website
A dedicated blog post highlighting your journey and impact
A press release announcing your achievement
A heartfelt hug and blessing from our Founder, Ruby “SunShine” Taylor  

Plus so much more….

Important Dates

Deadline to Apply: December 24th, 2024
Finalists Announced: January 7th, 2025
Winners Announced: February 28th, 2025

Apply today and become part of a legacy that honors those shaping the future of financial empowerment 

THE FINANCIAL JOY AWARDS

We are excited to announce The Financial Joy Awards, a tribute to extraordinary individuals and organizations (like “YOU”) who are breaking barriers and creating lasting legacies. This award represents resilience, leadership, and financial empowerment. Why is it called The Financial Joy Awards? The answer will be unveiled at the Financial Family ReUnion Summit.

What we can say for now: The award is named after someone whose story is nothing short of inspiring—someone who, from humble beginnings, has built generational wealth that stretches far beyond family to uplift entire communities.

Join us for the big reveal and honor those who are changing lives.

Winners will be announced at the Financial Family ReUnion Summit on February 28, 2025, in San Francisco.

Apply now to be part of this groundbreaking moment!

Winners will be announced at the Financial Family ReUnion Summit on February 28, 2025, in San Francisco.

Apply Now and be part of this historic recognition!

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT…

APPLY

 

A Special Thank You To Our Ambassadors

Natalie Meade – Jenny Flores – Monique Robinson – Bria Fernandez  –  Tony McCright   –  Stephanie Hilborn  –  Sharee Washington. –  Angela W.  –  Nadine James  –  Jasmin Askew  –  Lenisha Williams-Bekheet. –  Linda Guest. –  Angela Owens  –  Frances Fomai  –  Stephisha Ycoy-Walton. –

You Don’t Want to Miss This…

REQUEST AN INVITE NOW…

The only SUMMIT that inspires – informs, celebrates, and – empowers leaders, and Black and Brown Families to build generational wealth in a fun way. Plus, we give you opportunities to win investment cash.

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