
There are many unique challenges that Black investors face. The most common of which being the racial wealth gap itself, which shows that the median Black family in the U.S. has 13 cents for every dollar the median white family has. Join us for a discussion about what's unique to Black investors and how to build wealth at any age. Featuring: Keith Reid-Cleveland, Associate Editor, Morningstar, Inc. Michael F. Thompson, Behavioral Researcher, Morningstar, Inc. Rachel J. Robasciotti, Founder and CEO of Adasina Social Capital Brian Thompson, Financial Advisor and Founder of Brian Thompson Financial LLC. Agenda: How can issues like the racial wealth gap and the Black tax be addressed? What role do savings rates, government policies, and investors have in closing the wealth gap? How can people invest in ways that align with their values and interests? What should investors keep in mind when they hear about investing in meme stocks (Gamestop, AMC, Blackberry) or cryptocurrencies? #juneteenth #blackinvesting #blackmoney Additional reading and related content: Rachel Robasciotti: Investing for Social Justice From the Bottom Up https://www.morningstar.com/articles/998577/investing-for-social-justice-from-the-bottom-up Can Baby Bonds Shrink the Racial Wealth Gap? https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1003066/can-baby-bonds-shrink-the-racial-wealth-gap 100 Must-Know Statistics About Race, Income, and Wealth https://www.morningstar.com/articles/987356/100-must-know-statistics-about-race-income-and-wealth What Steps Can People of Color Take to Close the Racial Wealth Gap https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1029624/what-steps-can-people-of-color-take-to-close-the-racial-wealth-gap How Advisors Can Educate Themselves on the African-American Experience https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1030808/how-advisors-can-educate-themselves-on-the-african-american-experience