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About Jesse B. Brown
Jesse B. Brown is a distinguished figure in the realm of personal finance, celebrated for his outstanding contributions in the multi-language category. His expertise was recognized at the prestigious Guadalajara Book Fair in Mexico, where he received the Book of the Year award from the Spanish-language publishing community.
Dr. Brown holds a Doctorate in Investment and Finance from Kean University in Union, New Jersey. He also earned an MBA from the renowned Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he was named Alumnus of the Year.
Career Achievements
Career Achievements
Public Service & Leadership
Before entering financial services, Brown served as Special Assistant to the President at the Joint Center for Political Studies in Washington, D.C., and as Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under President Jimmy Carter. He later became President of the National Association of Securities Professionals in Chicago, Illinois.
Financial Services Leadership
His career path led him to Kidder Peabody, where he excelled as a wealth manager and portfolio manager, specializing in municipal markets. Today, Jesse Brown serves as President, CEO, and Midwest Managing Director of Krystal Investment Management, Inc., overseeing millions in mutual funds, stocks, and bonds.
More About Jesse
More About Jesse
Before venturing into the financial services sector, Brown made his mark in public service as a Special Assistant to the President at the Joint Center for Political Studies in Washington, D.C., and as Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under President Jimmy Carter. His career path led him to Kidder Peabody, where he excelled as a wealth manager and portfolio manager, specializing in municipal markets.
As one of the nation’s leading financial planners, Jesse B. Brown serves as the president and CEO, as well as the Midwest managing director of Krystal Investment Management, Inc.—an investment firm that expertly oversees millions of dollars in mutual funds, stocks, and bonds for its diverse clientele.
He passionately advocates for the importance of self-investment, emphasizing the necessity for Americans to prioritize their financial wellbeing. He asserts:
“As Americans, we must realize the significance of paying ourselves first and investing in ourselves, our families, our children, our schools, our churches, our businesses, and our communities. We must see ourselves realistically in our society, projecting what we want to be and formulating a thoughtful plan. Then, as a burgeoning and vibrant independent people, we will begin to witness the realization of our goals and commitments.”
Jesse B. Brown is also a prolific author, having penned three award-winning personal finance books that reflect his deep understanding of financial empowerment.
His notable work, 101 Real Money Questions: The American Financial Question and Answer Book, serves as a practical guide for readers on their journey to financial independence. His debut publication, Investing in the Dream, became a bestseller on Essence magazine’s Black Board Best Sellers List for hardcover nonfiction and was honored as the Chicago Book Fair’s Book of the Year.
Additionally, his third book, Pay Yourself First: The American Guide to Financial Success and Security, climbed the ranks to become a top national bestseller and was once again awarded the title of Book of the Year at the Guadalajara Book Fair in the multi-language personal finance category.
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