Home: St. Petersburg, FL. Age: 23. Birthplace: Tampa, FL. Profession: Finance student. Alma mater: Clemson University.
Current project: Learning coding languages to create algorithms to help me invest better. Recent professional development: Double internship with a CPA firm in Tampa and a wealth management firm. Recent travel or adventure: Canton, Massachusetts, to visit a buddy of mine. Last book read: Beating the Street, by Peter Lynch. Recent unique acquisition: A new 3 wood from Callaway.
Moral compass: Treat others as you would want to be treated. What is your greatest joy? Being on the golf course while the sun sets around me. What is your guilty pleasure? Dark chocolate. What word or phrase do you use far too often? ‘Nuff said. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Teachers. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Golf, gold, or in the equities markets. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? An ocean breeze.
What was your first paying job? Tiling. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? A red RC car. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Golf and sports memorabilia. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Jesus Christ. What is your go-to source of news and information? Zero Hedge. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? COVID-19.
What change would you like to see in the world?
I want to see us love each other more.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Do everything through love for your fellow brothers and sisters. What widely held belief do you reject? That trophies and medals should be given to everyone not just podium places. What mega-trend most concerns you? Giving children phones and tablets.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Brad Pitt. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Robin Williams. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional football player. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My T-shirt collection. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Opening my Clemson acceptance letter.
Personal mission: Helping those who can’t help. Favorite quote: “The salvation of man is through love and in love” (Viktor E. Frankl).
