James Macdonald’s Post

What an AMAZING day! I could not be more excited about this announcement, and to be part of the Fair Chance Collaborative in Arizona. This initiative resonates deeply with our core values at Arouet, where we believe in second chances and the power of collective impact! This is an incredible opportunity for Arizona to rewrite our reentry story, and build an ecosystem and pipeline that will ensure we build a dynamic Fair Chance workforce, which has an array of products, services and support to help them be successful! This is the beginning of something huge and we are so thrilled about it! One in three U.S. adults—that’s more than 70 million people—carry the weight of an arrest or criminal record. These individuals face immense challenges when seeking employment and stability. But today, we’re changing the narrative.👏 The Fair Chance Collaborative is more than a program; it’s a lifeline. It’s coordinating job training, housing assistance, healthcare access, financial counseling, and more. It’s about holistic transformation, breaking down barriers, and creating pathways to opportunity. Thank YOU JPMorgan Chase & Co. for your commitment to inclusive economic growth. Their $500,000 grant fuels this collaborative engine, and together, we’ll ensure that more people in Phoenix get a fair chance to rejoin the workforce and contribute fully to their families and our local economy. And thank you to United Way for offering to take on the work of this incredibly important initiative. As a member of the VSUW Workforce Taskforce I am honored to stand alongside top community leaders, employers, and educators. Let’s rewrite the story—one fair chance at a time. I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work! #FairChance #Reentry #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityInvestment #SocialImpact #JPMC #JPMorganChase #Chase #VSUW United Way Arouet

JPMorgan Chase Internal Employee Event Reminder ! Date: Monday, February 26 Time: 4 – 5 pm ET | 3 – 4 pm CST Location: Columbus Corporate Center | Virtual Link Available The Power of Unity: Exploring the Impact of the Divine Nine In honor of Black History Month, BOLD BRG and Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) will hold an in-person panel discussion on Monday, February 26. The event aims to highlight the historical contributions of the nine Black sororities and fraternities, past and present, and explore their impact within the firm and communities. In July 2023, JPMorgan Chase, in collaboration with ABP, initiated a pioneering cross-LOB strategic partnership. This partnership focuses on diversifying talent in the financial services sector and providing resources to help over two million members from the nine organizations establish strong economic foundations for themselves and their families. For a comprehensive list of events, please visit the internal go link: go/ABP. #blackhistorymonth2024 #advancingblackpathways #DEI #jpmorganchase #BOLD #blackhistorymonth #youbelonghere

We recently came across an insightful article in the Wall Street Journal about the increasing participation of Black investors in the stock market. It made me feel proud of our work at PSIR, where one of our goals is to transform the investment culture and empower the next generation of investors. Our mission is not just limited to educating students about the stock market; we are also committed to helping the entire family become financially empowered by establishing custodial ROTH IRAs and introducing them to a diverse menu of financial tools and partners. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build wealth and achieve financial independence, regardless of their background.  #PSIRProud #EmpoweringTheNextGeneration #DiverseVoices #CommunityEmpowerment #FinancialEducation #WeArePSIR #RiseTogether #UpliftingCommunities #PowerOfStorytelling #InspiringChange #Collaboration #MakingADifference #financialliteracy #InvestInOurFuture #stockmarketinvesting

💚🖤❤️Travers J. Bell, Jr along with Willie Daniels co-founded first black-owned investment firm, Daniel’s and Bell, on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 1971. The firm started with $175,000 is assets, but with Bell’s prior experience, that amount grew rapidly from series of successful investment decisions. Daniels later ventured off from the firm to enter the restaurant industry. Bell made it his business to give back to the community. His firm specialized in underwriting securities for burgeoning minority-owned businesses and municipal bonds for small Southern towns at a time when few institutional investors were interested in these opportunities. By backing firms, individuals, and towns that had been overlooked by a largely white Wall Street, Bell found a successful market while also spurring development in previously poor and underserved parts of the country. At the time of Bell’s passing in 1988, the firm had grew to the net asset of $15Million. His legacy lives on by his son, Gregory S Bell (writer at Black Enterprise) author of “In the Black: A History of African Americans on Wall Street.” -Investopedia.com #blackexcellence #InvestmentSuccess #BuildingLegacies

We receive over 1,000 referrals a day. We handle soft tissue/pre-suit to litigation/ catastrophic- trucking cases. We also handle, Premises, Mass Torts, Products, Fire Injuries, Med Mal, Meso, Employment, Business Litigation, and 40+ case types. We do secondary reviews and CaseWorth-Big Case evaluations by our Trial Team. We offers a-la-carte litigation services on contingency. Yea, this program is called Morgan Mosaic. Some law firms send us 1 referral a week, others send us 50 referrals a day and everything in between. We help firms who never thought much of referrals and turn them into referral generating machines. Our goal is to work with firms and make them successful without disrupting their day to day processes. Our 40+ Account Executives, National Account Managers, and Strategic Partnership staff are here for you. And even though they’re awesome, they couldn’t do it alone without the support of the incredible Referral Coordinator, Private Client Consultant Team, and Events team that brings you events like The Art of Outsmarting, RevCon, Social Sunsets, and Attorney Allstar Night among others. Our goal isn’t just referrals. It’s to change everything you ever thought you knew about the revenue opportunities referrals can bring to your firm. That is The Morgan Connection. #business #fortheattorneys #Networking #referrals #extraincome #triallawywes #personalinjury #TheMorganConnnection

Honored to write a short piece for this latest issue of Nonprofit Quarterly, "The Corporate Capture of Higher Education." Please check out the whole issue!

Congratulations to Scott Ford EVP President, U.S. Bank Wealth Management with our team in wealth management at U.S. Bank. In reference to black wealth, my cotrustee Robert F. Smith publishes he’s now a billionare seeming that he has decided to accept an opportunity to join me personally as one of the wealthiest Americans. However, he’s not presented me with a timeline for providing closure documenting how I’ve helped him accomplish such things with him due diligently finding deals in private equity for our enterprise software businesses at Vista Equity Partners. From the begiinning, I was the wealthiest individual in America with Warren Buffet when I started investing at Terrence Smith Private Wealth & Financial, SP. Now, my portfolio of assets within my U.S. Bank personal wealth trust ledger are being reviewed pending me generating an internal report of the total value of my U.S. Bank personal wealth trust’s collection of assets, that I’m sure has my personal wealth trust has my personal networth now valued in the $ Trillions of dollars. For example: As Trustee, CEO at Terrence Smith Private Wealth & Financial, SP., my sole proprietor business is now a majority owner equity shareholder as an individual investor in the businesses that has created 9 out of the top 10 wealthiest individuals in the world according to Forbes list as of 2024. Forbes Advisor Office of the Comptroller of the Currency John Stern Kira Reoutt Scott Ford Gunjan Kedia

🫱🏿🫲🏿 Black Executive Men Capital hits different than a normal PE firm. Private equity will never be the same. Black Executive Men Capital goes beyond traditional investing. They empower a dynamic network of Black men in private equity to succeed financially and socially. The mission of Black Executive Men Capital is to build strong relationships and support talented individuals, creating a community that values and enhances achievement. Whether you're seeking to diversify your investment portfolio or connect with like-minded peers, Black Executive Men Capital is your top choice. The Black Executive Men Network provides exceptional opportunities such as online learning, exclusive dinners, and curated social gatherings to strengthen bonds and foster collaboration. Members, like myself, gain from valuable relationships, potential partnerships, expert market insights, fundraising strategies, career growth prospects, and shared celebrations of success. Join the Black Executive Men Network, where excellence is the norm and success is a collective accomplishment! 👏🏿 Get started here: https://lnkd.in/gGpmX_rz #BlackExecutiveMenCapital #BlackExecutiveMenNetwork #PrivateEquity #Success #Community #YBConnects #CollaborationCreatesCurrency

In our #BlackHistoryMonth Roundtable, my dedicated J.P. Morgan Wealth Management colleagues shared their stories from perspectives spanning generations and various years of professional experience. Read more about the wisdom and journeys they shared during this engaging conversation.

In our #BlackHistoryMonth Roundtable, my dedicated J.P. Morgan Wealth Management colleagues shared their stories from perspectives spanning generations and various years of professional experience. Read more about the wisdom and journeys they shared during this engaging conversation.