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John "Jay" Snead
Wealth Philosopher | Author | Retired U.S. Air Force Chief
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John "Jay" Snead is a wealth educator, entrepreneur, and retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. Known as "The Stock Market Professor," he helps everyday people build long-term wealth through disciplined investing, ownership, and financial education. Snead is the founder of the Wealth Builders Mastermind Group.
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John "Jay" Snead is a wealth educator, entrepreneur, and retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who has dedicated over 20 years to teaching financial literacy and dividend investing strategies. Known as "The Stock Market Professor," he founded the Wealth Builders Mastermind Group and The Stock Market Professor to help beginning and new investors excel in the stock market through ownership rather than speculation.
Snead is the author of The Financial Mis-Education of Black America, a bold examination of how financial illiteracy is a systemic issue—not a personal failure. His investment philosophy mirrors Warren Buffett's approach, focusing on monthly dividend investing that creates passive income streams. From the projects of Long Island to building multiple successful businesses, Snead's journey embodies the economic liberation he teaches. He has impacted over 10,000 lives through his educational programs and communities.
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Key Interview Topics
Financial Literacy & Generational Wealth
Breaking the cycle of financial miseducation and building lasting wealth through ownership
Black History Month & Economic Empowerment
Carter G. Woodson's century-old warning and modern solutions to economic dependency
Systemic Financial Inequality
How financial illiteracy is a systemic issue, not a personal failure
Ownership vs. Consumer Mindset
Shifting from working for money to making money work for you through dividend investing
From Military Leadership to Wealth Education
Applying military discipline and leadership principles to financial success
Dividend Investing for Beginners
Creating monthly passive income streams that mimic a paycheck for life
Sample Interview Questions
What inspired you to write The Financial Mis-Education of Black America?
Explores the connection to Carter G. Woodson's work and personal journey from the projects to financial education
You say financial illiteracy is a systemic issue, not a personal failure. Can you explain what you mean?
Addresses the root causes of financial miseducation and why traditional education fails to teach wealth-building
What's the biggest misconception people have about investing in the stock market?
Discusses ownership vs. speculation and how dividend investing creates passive income
How did your military background influence your approach to wealth building?
Connects discipline, strategic planning, and leadership principles to financial success
What's one action step someone can take today to start building wealth?
Provides practical, actionable advice that listeners can implement immediately
Why is Black History Month the perfect time to talk about financial education?
Ties historical context to modern economic empowerment and generational wealth
Books & Resources
Additional Resources
Amazon Author Page
amazon.com/author/jaysneadWebsite
wbmmg.comWealth Builders Mastermind Group
Join the CommunityThe Liberation League
Founding Member CommunitySocial Media
Jay is most active on LinkedIn, where he shares daily insights on financial education, dividend investing, and wealth-building strategies.
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Retired Air Force Chief and Wealth Philosopher John 'Jay' Snead Releases Book on Financial Miseducation
January 27, 2026 | Clearwater, FL
As Black History Month begins, a new book reframes generational wealth as a civil-rights issue and breaks financial miseducation at its roots. John "Jay" Snead announced the release of his new book, The Financial Mis-Education of Black America, a bold examination of how financial illiteracy is not accidental—but systemic.
"A century after Carter G. Woodson warned us about miseducation, we're still paying the price — now with interest."
— John "Jay" Snead
New Book by John 'Jay' Snead Reframes Black History Month as a Call for Economic Liberation
January 27, 2026 | Clearwater, FL
As Black History Month approaches, wealth educator and retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant John "Jay" Snead is releasing a powerful new book that connects history, economics, and modern financial realities. The Financial Mis-Education of Black America positions financial literacy not as a personal shortcoming—but as a civil rights issue rooted in systemic design.
"The system doesn't fail our communities by accident. It succeeds by design. This work is about breaking that design and building something better."
— John "Jay" Snead
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Wealth Philosopher | Author | Retired U.S. Air Force Chief
Wealth Builders Mastermind Group
7901 4th St N # 30716
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
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📞 (855) 451-0244
🌐 wbmmg.com
💼 LinkedIn | 📚 Amazon Author Page
"Think Different. Build Wealth. Change Generations."
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Available for Speaking Engagements
With over 20 years of experience teaching financial literacy and building businesses, Jay delivers powerful keynotes that inspire action and create lasting change.
Breaking the Chains of Economic Dependency
Perfect for Black History Month events, financial literacy conferences, and community empowerment gatherings
Your Paycheck for Life: The Dividend Investing Blueprint
Ideal for investment clubs, retirement planning seminars, and entrepreneurship conferences
Think Different, Build Wealth, Change Generations
Perfect for leadership summits, church conferences, and wealth-building workshops