09/22/2026
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation Awards Gala for the first time.
The Guide Right Foundation of Dallas, an organization I’m proud to support, received an Honorable Mention this year, and my Broker/Dealer, Osaic, invited me to join their table for the evening.
I have to say, I left amazed, inspired, and reminded of how much I love our industry and what it can represent.
The financial advisors I admire most have a real passion for the clients they serve. What I saw Thursday night was how often that commitment to service extends well beyond their clients and into their communities.
I heard about advisors supporting organizations that deliver meals to elderly individuals, sometimes becoming the only person outside of their home they will see that day. One advisor, born with a unique medical condition, now uses his experience to serve as a resource for others diagnosed with the same condition.
Another story hit especially close to home for me. An advisor supports an organization helping adults with special needs move toward greater independence by connecting them with adults willing to live alongside them in a safe, supportive environment. As someone who cares deeply about agency, independence, and self-determination for adults with special needs, that one stayed with me.
It reminded me that the impact we can have as financial professionals extends far beyond the assets we manage.
I was also excited to learn that Invest in Others is partnering with the Association of African-American Financial Advisors (Quad-A) to help its grants and resources reach organizations serving communities across the country. That matters. ❤️
So, cheers to Invest in Others Charitable Foundation , the advisors recognized Thursday night, and the financial professionals doing meaningful work in their communities without an award or a spotlight.
Our profession is about helping people build wealth, but Thursday night reminded us what can happen when we also use our success, resources, time, and influence to invest in other people.