Top Financial Gurus: 7 African-Americans Who Interpret The Markets
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Chris Gardner
Thirty years ago, it would have been difficult to believe Chris Gardner had the makings of an investment guru. Not because he lacked the knowledge to do so, but he seemed to lack the necessary tools. That’s because thirty years ago Gardner was homeless. His heart-wrenching story from homeless single dad to financial superstar became the basis for the film, “The Pursuit of Happyness” starring Academy Award nominee Will Smith. Despite major setbacks in life, Gardner was able to earn a spot at the competitive financial company Dean Witter, and from there, his career in money management took off. He eventually founded Gardner Rich in 1987. The company reportedly has close to $1 billion in assets under it’s management.
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