City of Praise Family Ministries Campus
8501 Jericho City Drive
Landover, MD 20785

OCTOBER 26-28, 2023

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Thank You to Our Featured Speakers

Morris Chestnut

Film & Television Star

Michelle Rice

President, TV One & CLEO TV

Seth Carpenter

Global Chief Economist, Morgan Stanley

Priscilla Brown

President & CEO, Amalgamated Bank

Wes Moore

Governor, Maryland

Cedric Nash

BWS Founder & Author

Bishop Joel Peebles

City of Praise Family Ministries

Thank You To Our 2023 Speakers

Join Us In-Person or Virtually

GENERAL IN-PERSON ADMISSION

$249

Unfettered access to New/Emerging and Intermediate Investor Sessions, networking, and exclusive content offered over the event, in addition to:

  • General Check-In
  • General Seating Options
  • Access to Conference content post event
  • Access to Exhibitors Booths
  • Access to Food Trucks for Lunch (self-pay)
In-person attendees will enjoy:

Morning General Session Access 54 Break-out Sessions Afternoon General Sessions Networking

VIP IN-PERSON ADMISSION

$349

Enjoy premium access to all conference sessions, including exclusive Intermediate and Accredited Investor sessions, networking, as well as:

  • VIP Reception (Limited seats)
  • VIP Check-In
  • Priority Seating Options
  • Priority access to 1:1 Financial Coaching
  • Access to Exhibitors Booth
  • Access to Conference content post event
  • Access to Food Trucks for Lunch (self-pay)
In-person attendees will enjoy:

Morning General Session Access 54 Break-out Sessions Afternoon General Sessions Networking

VIRTUAL ADMISSION

$199

Unfettered access to New/Emerging and Intermediate Investor Sessions, networking, and exclusive content offered throughout the event in addition to:

  • Access to On-Demand Sessions
  • Access to Virtual Exhibitor Booths
  • Access to Sponsor Tools & Resources
Virtual attendees will enjoy:

Morning General Session  Three (3) Live Sessions Afternoon General Sessions  Networking Opportunities

An enriching experience delivered by the industry’s brightest, experienced minds and leading wealth brands

Focused Wealth Topics On:

Banking

Stocks & Bonds

 

Real Estate

Entrepreneurship

Cryptocurrency

Alternative Investments

Insurance

Tax Strategies

Estate Planning

Financial Services Careers for Students

Banking

Stocks & Bonds

 

Real Estate

Entrepreneurship

Cryptocurrency

Alternative Investments

Insurance

Tax Strategies

Financial Services Careers for Students

Estate Planning

Curated Learning Tracks Designed to Meet You Where You Are:

New/Emerging Investor

$1,000 to $99,000 of Investable Capital

Get started building your financial future with investing basics, income-building strategies, and smart ways to reduce debt.

Intermediate Investor

$100,000 to $249,000 of Investable Capital

Learn wealth-building strategies and get retirement planning advice from certified financial advisors to help you reach your goals. 

Seasoned/Accredited Investor

$250,000+ of Investable Capital

Connect with other seasoned investors and certified financial advisors to share and learn enhanced ways to invest, navigate financial markets and build generational wealth.

Summit Schedule

CONFERENCE DAY 1 • Thursday • October 26, 2023 • Why Black Wealth Matters

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration:  Homewood Suites Ballroom 

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Networking 

CONFERENCE DAY 2 • Friday • October 27, 2023 • Why Financial Freedom Matters

7:00 am – 8:00 am
Registration | 1:1 Financial Coaching | Exhibits Open

8:00 am – 9:30 am
General Session

9:45 am - 10:30 am
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions

10:30 am - 10:45 am
Virtual Real Talk: Host - Jey Price

10:45 am - 11:30 am
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions

11:30 am - 11:45 am
Virtual Real Talk: Host - Jey Price

11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Lunch, Networking and 1:1 Financial Coaching

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Virtual Real Talk: What About Your Friends?
Host: Jey Price

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Exhibits & Author's Corner

CONFERENCE DAY 3 • Saturday • October 28, 2023 • Owning Your Personal Wealth Journey

7:00 am – 8:00 am
Registration | 1:1 Financial Coaching| Exhibits Open

8:00 am - 9:30 am
General Session

9:30 am - 9:45 am
Virtual Real Talk: #BaeGoals
Host: Jey price

9:45 am - 10:30 am
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions

1030 am - 10:45 am
Virtual: BWS Real Talk

10:45 am - 11:30 am
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions

11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Lunch, Networking and 1:1 Financial Coaching

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
New/Emerging Investor Breakout Sessions
Intermediate Investor Breakout Sessions
Seasoned/Accredited Investor/VIP Breakout Sessions

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Virtual Real Talk: Talk Taxes to me!
Host: Jey Price
Speaker: The Importance of Taxes and Finding a Great CPA

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
General Session

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Exhibits & Author's Corner

Sessions by Investor Level

Is Government Contracting Right for You?

  1. Building a Successful Government Contracting Business is Possible and a Path to Wealth-Building
  2. Winning a Government Contract is Attainable Without Government Experience
  3. Free Resources Exist to Assist You in Starting and Growing A Successful Government Contracting Business

Finding the Right Franchise for You: A Business Model for Success

Investing in a franchise can be an effective and efficient way to build a business without having to invent or reinvent new business operations, marketing and other significant aspects of a business. In this one-hour masterclass, you will learn: Why this is the right time to invest in your own franchise. How to determine if franchising is the right option for you. How to find your "Perfect Fit" franchise through the proven 6-step “PROS” process. How to fund your franchise business. Escape the 9-5, generate wealth & live life on YOUR terms.

Maximizing Your Real Estate Investments - 101

Home ownership is the single most important investment that one will ever make. Despite rising interest rates there are still ways to find a good deal. Come learn from our expert at the Black Weatlh Summit mart ways to find and buy the right house in any market.

Getting Started with Options

Options continue to grow in popularity because they offer a wide range of flexible strategic approaches to investors of many kinds. Start here to learn the basic terms and concepts, and how to understand option prices and trades. Consider this a foundation for all other options topics.

Small Business Growth & Innovation

Developing and driving business capability, capacity and efficiency through emerging technology and AI.

Black Women and Leadership

Transitioning to Entrepreneurship to leverage market opportunities to post corporate careers.

Strategies for Buying your 1st Duplex

Come learn the ins and outs of investing in your fist duplex. Register to Learn from Jey Price how to find, evaluate, buy and lease up your first duplex investment.

Building a Successful Vending Machine Business

Learn how to find lucrative vending machine locations and how to brand your vending machine business to stand out from your competition. A terrific way to generate passive income while being a low time commitment.

Write on! Write on!! Write on!!!

So – you think there’s a book in you? But…you’re not sure where to start? Alison Woods will share her experiences as a first time, self-published author. She’ll share with you some tips on how to go from an idea in your head to a book on a shelf AND make money!!

Starting a Business and not sure of the right legal structure?

Learn from Business and Contracts Attorney June Findlay, who will help you determie if you need a DBA, LLC, LLP, S Corp or C Corp and walk you through the proces of setting up your business with the right structure and contracts.

Strategies for Managing Education Expenses

Though the benefits of an education are invaluable, it’s important to be prepared for the associated costs. In this seminar, participants will learn about the various types of educational institutions, their associated costs and funding options.

Estates & Transfer of Generational Wealth

All individuals should have 3 basic estate planning documents: Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney. f an individual's net worth exceeds $5m ($10M for a married couple) then it may be necessary to consider planning that would help reduce estate taxes. One tool that is commonly used in estate planning is a Revocable Living Trust (RLT). An RLT is most typically used to eliminate the need for probate upon death. Avoiding probate can help reduce the time and expense to administer an estate. However, not every person needs a Revocable Trust. Whether a Revocable Trust is suitable for a particular individual depends on a number of factors, including the type of assets owned and each individuals specific goals for their estate

How I Made $500k in 12 Months Using Instagram

Generate a consistent income stream & get paid every time you post without burning yourself out on IG, having thousands of followers, or throwing money into Facebook ads. It's time to leverage organic strategies and implement proven methods to build a profitable brand.

Invest in Real Estate: The Absolute Best Wealth Growth Tool

This will be an opportunity for you to learn and gain useful insight into the real world of real estate investing through specialization in flipping homes to include multi-family and hold strategies in the multi-family real estate market as well. Session also will cover financing options and opportunities through Banks, Mortgage Lenders and Hardmoney lenders.

Small Business Growth & Innovation

Developing and driving business capability, capacity and efficiency through emerging technology and AI.

Show Me the Money

Prepare for whatever the year and beyond may bring

Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Growth & Success

Are you an entrepreneur and have run your business for at least a year? Have you ever thought about turning your business into a national franchise brand? Is this the right growth strategy for you? In this one-hour webinar, you will learn: Why franchising is the growth strategy for entrepreneurs, especially in and after a global pandemic. The reasons for and benefits of franchising your business. Understanding if your business is “franchise-able”. Turn your business into a franchise to create a lasting legacy that changes your life and the world!

Helping Build Wealth in Black Culture

The panel discussion on "Helping Build Wealth in Black Culture" aims to explore the challenges and opportunities that can help empower Black communities to create and sustain financial prosperity. This insightful and engaging discussion brings together experts, thought leaders, and successful individuals from various fields within the finance industry. The panelists will delve into the historical factors that have hindered wealth accumulation in Black communities such as limited access to resources and economic disparities. They will highlight how these challenges have shaped the narrative and perpetuated a wealth gap. Moreover, the panel will emphasize the importance of dismantling these barriers to promote financial inclusion and equality.

Managing Your Mind: Understanding Risk

Managing risk is one of the most important elements in a trading strategy. Learn how to weigh the potential gain and loss on a trade, consider probability, and implement steps you can take to manage trading risk effectively. Also understand our intrinsic shortfalls in managing risk.

Black Women and Finance

Join us for an engaging and insightful panel discussion that aims to explore the challenges black women face in their pursuit of building wealth while managing their careers, business and their households. Our panel of esteemed women financial professionals will share their expertise and personal experiences, providing practical insights and approaches that can help women navigate their financial journeys successfully. During the discussion we will explore various topics including the wage gap, impact of career breaks on long term financial growth and the importance of financial education and planning.

Crafting Your Ideal Retirement

What got you here, won’t get you there! If you want to live out your dream retirement you must plan for it and invest accordingly. Learn the three keys to creating a secure retirement and the investment strategies to mitigate retirement risk factors. Learn how the same investment strategies used to build your nest egg can lead to you running out of money in retirement..

Building Strong Financial Strategies for the Black Community

The Black community holds substantial economic power, yet unique challenges remain. This presentation covers strategies and best practices to help Black Americans establish strong financial foundations

Credit and Debt Management: Staying on Track to Achieve Your Goals

No matter how much you earn, it is wise to be diligent about maintaining good credit and proactively managing debt throughout your life. Join us for an informative seminar that will guide you through key things you need to know about credit and debt management.

Advancing Racial Equity Through Your Investments

Opportunities are emerging to advance racial equity and combat systemic racism through investment decisions. Learn what steps you can take to build a holistic investment strategy designed to promote racial injustice and equity.

Building a Strong Retirement for Yourself, Your Business and Your Community

The SECURE Act 2.0 was passed in 2022 to promote expanded retirement coverage and savings. Learn about its implications as we work to close the racial inequity gap in retirement savings. This session is for employers or employees.

Investing in the Future of Healthcare (Doing Good, while Doing Well)

As a nation, we spend nearly 20% of our GDP on healthcare and do not deliver significantly better outcomes than other developed nations. Several factors including; the Affordable Care Act, the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent developments in AI and ML have catapulted investment in digital health innovation. Learn about recent trends in the industry and strategies for finding opportunities to invest and change the narrative on healthcare.

Investing in Hotel Franchises

Ever wanted to know what it takes to own, invest and operate in Hotels? Serial Hotel Owner Evens Charles will unlock the mystery behind buying, investing and operating multiple Hotels.

Real Estate Investing + Financial Tools to Grow Income, Save Capital Gains Taxes and Plan Passive Income through Real Estate

We will discuss the tools that are available in the Real Estate finance space and walk you through the more complex world of real estate investment.

Small Business Growth & Innovation

Developing and driving business capability, capacity and efficiency through emerging technology and AI.

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Summit Objectives

To provide wealth literacy to Black People.

To teach Black People how to build wealth
by investing in Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds,
Private Equity and Entrepreneurship.

To create a networking environment where
Black People can find their tribe and learn from like minded people.

To aid in the closing of the 50+ year racial wealth gap,
by teaching Black People to build, preserve, and pass on wealth-establishing generational wealth.

To expose Black People to investment opportunities
designed to grow their wealth.

To provide mentorship and potential funding
for emerging Black entrepreneurs.

To erode the walls of mistrust in the Black community
by fostering investment collaboration.

Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors

Morgan Stanley

Ways to Engage

Attendance

Attend this first-of-its-kind experience for access to the best minds and brands is the space of wealth building, entrepreneurship and financial education, all curated especially for Black people.

Sponsorship

Be among the industry leaders, ally companies, and kindred spirits who believe in our mission of closing the racial wealth gap and transforming the lives and communities of Black people nationwide.

Volunteering

You've heard that "It takes a village", so if you'd like to lend your time, talents, and energy, and together, advance our summit mission to support financial thriving of the entire village, let's go!