Brian P. Willis

Before you speak, listen.  Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate.Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.         -William A. Ward

Brian P. Willis is a native of Saint Louis, Missouri, and the founder and CEO of Wealth Builders Enterprises, Inc.  Brian moved to the south to attend Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC in 1985.  He transferred to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he graduated with a bachelors’ degree in Business Administration.  He began his post-graduate career as an operational manager with the Pepsico Corporation in 1989.  Brian yearned to work in the financial field from an early age and accepted an opportunity to join First Union Corporation in 1993, where he quickly realized that the financial industry, specifically wealth management, was his true passion.  He quickly secured his Series 7, 63, 65, insurance licenses and many additional certifications and began putting them to use at First Union as an investment advisor, eventually becoming a wealth manager for high end clients.  

After 6 years at First Union, Brian accepted a career opportunity with Uvest Investment Services. Brian became an investment consultant and credit specialist at Uvest where he managed millions of dollars in corporate and private investments. Uvest also gave Brian a first hand introduction to the real estate industry, as a mortgage loan specialist.   Brian obtained his real estate and brokers license while at Uvest, and began a very lucrative career in the real estate market, while continuing to focus on wealth management.  After leaving Uvest, Brian joined a private wealth management firm where he was able to fully utilize his wealth management, credit counseling and real estate experience simultaneously.  

In 2000, Brian knew that it was time to strike out on his own.  He desired to utilize his wide range of financial experiences in an environment that merged all aspects of financial management, while helping people on a personal level. He desired to utilize his years of experience to create a personalized, client-focused firm that encompassed all aspects of financial management.  From that desire came Wealth Builders Enterprises Inc. Wealth Builders Enterprises is a comprehensive financial services firm dedicated to “partnering” with clients to help improve their overall financial future.   Wealth Builders Enterprises is comprised of Wealth Builders Properties, a full service real estate and property management firm, Wealth Builders Financial, a premier wealth management and financial planning firm and Wealth Builders Consulting, a financial consulting firm that specializes in the corporate and educational markets. Some clients have included Wells Fargo, the Federal Reserve (Charlotte, NC), TIAA-CREF, UNCC, The Urban League of the Carolinas, The Department of Housing and Urban Development, The Housing Authority of Charlotte, Another Choice Adoption, National Association of Social Workers, Charter Schools of North Carolina, 100 Black Men of America, Inc Greater Charlotte Chapter, National Hip-Hop Summit and many more.

Brian has been quite successful in his endeavors; however, he feels that it is just as important to donate his time and talent by giving back to his church and community.  Brian is a proud member of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. where he serves as the President of the Greater Charlotte Chapter for the 2010-2012 term, as well as being a mentor to several young men in the very successful 100 Black Men of America mentee program.  This energetic ingénue is an active member of the men’s group at his church as well as being a member of the church’s trustee board.  Brian is president of the Black Professional Network of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and is proud    is proud to have served two terms as president of the UFSC (Urban Financial Services Coalition) Charlotte Chapter.   

Brian’s lifelong commitment to financial education lead him to accept a board appointment to the Center for Financial Empowerment, a non-profit organization.  As board chairman, Brian guides the organization as it offers educational and financial programs and opportunities throughout the Southeastern U.S. region.   His commitment to developing the financial health of youths and teens was the guiding force behind the creation of T.K.O. (Thrifty Kids Organization).  This non-profit organization offers financial education to underserved youths to help foster healthy financial attitudes and habits in adulthood.  TKO also offers entreprenuerial training and opportunities for ages 13 - 18, as well as offering college scholarships and educational assistance.

As a businessman, educator and speaker, Brian consults and conducts seminars with corporations, organizations and nonprofits on the topics of financial success, credit, entrepreneurship, growing a business and much more. His seminars are driven by his desire to make financial information fun, interactive and relevant to each individual’s personal, professional and business growth.  

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