If your money could talk, what would it tell you? At Invest Fest, Equity Now, Inc. takes the main stage with a 90-minute keynote that meets you exactly where you are—whether you’re earning your first real paycheck or planning what you’ll leave behind. Money. Power. Purpose. is a raw, real, and deeply personal journey through three truths most of us were never taught: the psychology that shapes how we hold money, the history we carry whether we name it or not, and the toolkit that turns financial education into family legacy. Co-delivered by CEO Shomari and Financial Education Lead Justin Devose, this isn’t a lecture. It’s a liberation.

Join Hassan Bilal for a powerful conversation on how to protect what you’ve built, create a plan for the future, and set your family and business up for long-term success. This session will break down business succession planning, wealth preservation, risk management, and the key steps every entrepreneur should take to ensure their company continues to thrive beyond them. Learn practical strategies to protect your assets, create a lasting legacy, and build a foundation that can impact generations to come.

As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from buildout to adoption, investors are asking where the next phase of opportunity may emerge. This session will explore the expanding AI value chain, from infrastructure and power demand to robotics, along with other next-generation innovation themes. We’ll also discuss how investors can think about implementation as markets evolve, including thematic ETFs and the growing role of digital assets. Rather than focusing on a single trend, the conversation will connect multiple megaforces reshaping portfolios and creating new sources of growth, risk, and diversification. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on how today’s most powerful investment themes may shape tomorrow’s portfolios.

In today’s uncertain economy, confidence is a strategy. Join this uplifting conversation on how to start—or restart—investing at any age and in any market. This panel features leaders from Charles Schwab who will share practical mindset shifts, real-life stories, and clear steps for investors who are building momentum, catching up, or nearing retirement. Walk away with renewed perspective, and actionable steps on how Schwab can help you plan, invest, and move forward to own your tomorrow.

The People’s Championship officially begins as Ms. Business arrives in a full processional entrance with her Championship Crew for the Ms. Business Kickoff Ceremony, where she introduces the marketplace competition followed by a performance you can’t miss!

What happens when the people who doubted you finally have to watch you win? In this powerful and energetic keynote, Jerrell Dinkins shares how to push through rejection, criticism, fear, and self-doubt until you reach your “Peekaboo Season”—the moment your purpose, success, and confidence become impossible to ignore. Through powerful stories about leveraging Airbnb, practical lessons, and a memorable message, you’ll leave ready to stop listening to the noise and start showing the world what’s possible.

Choosing the right ETF starts with understanding how different strategies can align with your financial goals. In this session, Brad will discuss how investors can evaluate ETFs and explore the types of products that may help support a range of common investment objectives, including alternative cash solutions, consistent income, pursuing returns from market trends, and maximizing long-term growth.

The system is rigged. The rat race is real. And the suits who built it are counting on you to stay stuck. Serial entrepreneur and healthcare mogul Tommy Duncan knew this, and had the audacity to build a billion-dollar empire anyway. Now he’s pulling back the curtain.

High Risk is Tommy’s 12-month, street-level playbook for building a business worth one million dollars. It’s not a pep talk. It’s not wisdom borrowed from someone who’s never risked it for the biscuit. It’s real strategy, real sequence, real results from someone who has built companies from scratch to nine figures, more than once. Tommy will be the first to tell you: confidence is not competence. But combining the right mindset with the right moves, in the right order? That changes everything.

When you open this book, you enter HIGH RISK World — an elite ecosystem engineered to transform your business over the next twelve months. Every chapter builds on the last. Every lesson is immediately actionable. And built-in QR codes take you straight to animated episodes, so whether you learn by reading or by watching, this system works for you. Fear becomes fuel. Systems create freedom. And the million-dollar mark stops being a dream and starts being a deadline.

Behind every successful event is a network of entrepreneurs creating unforgettable experiences—and profitable businesses. Join industry leaders in event management, catering, and product branding as they share how they turned their skills into thriving companies. Learn how to start, scale, market, and monetize service-based businesses, whether you’re looking for a side hustle, a second stream of income, or a full-time entrepreneurial career. This conversation will provide practical insights on building a brand, securing clients, creating partnerships, and growing a business that lasts.

This will be a powerful, action-oriented session designed to help attendees turn financial goals into reality. Learn from leading experts in housing, lending, real estate, and financial education as they share proven strategies for building credit, accessing capital, purchasing a home and real estate investment properties, and creating generational wealth. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or investor or looking to accelerate your wealth-building journey, this session will equip you with the insights, resources, and connections needed to unlock new opportunities and build a stronger financial future.

This will be a powerful, action-oriented session designed to help attendees turn financial goals into reality. Learn from leading experts in housing, lending, real estate, and financial education as they share proven strategies for building credit, accessing capital, purchasing a home and real estate investment properties, and creating generational wealth. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or investor or looking to accelerate your wealth-building journey, this session will equip you with the insights, resources, and connections needed to unlock new opportunities and build a stronger financial future.

The music industry is evolving faster than ever, creating new opportunities for artists, executives, and entrepreneurs. Join Justicewearscoolpants, George Monger, and Tunde Balogun for a conversation on the future of music, ownership, artist development, and the business strategies shaping the next generation of success. From building sustainable careers to navigating an ever-changing industry, this session offers valuable insights for anyone looking to win in music.

Discover how savvy investors are using life insurance as a powerful wealth-building tool — far beyond just a death benefit. In this session, we’ll break down how to leverage life insurance to fund real estate deals, create a tax-free retirement income stream, and maximize your tax write-offs. Whether you’re looking to grow your portfolio or build a 7-figure life insurance agency of your own, this session gives you the blueprint to insure your financial future and build lasting generational wealth.

Think you know QQQ? Rethink what you know about the ETF tracking the Nasdaq-100 in this engaging workshop. Join Invesco thought leaders as they introduce the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite, showcasing how investors can access leading innovative companies through a range of ETF exposures designed to meet diverse portfolio needs. You’ll gain a high-level understanding of how the suite is built—from income-focused and equal-weight approaches and next-generation innovators. Growth through innovation doesn’t stop at QQQ – neither should you.

Not a Deposit | Not FDIC Insured | Not Guaranteed by the Bank | May Lose Value | Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency.

There are risks involved with investing in ETFs, including possible loss of money. ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of stocks. Investments focus in a particular sector, such as technology, are subject to greater risks and are more greatly impacted by market volatility, than more diversified investments.

The Fund is non-diversified and may experience greater volatility than a more diversified investment. The risks of investing in securities of foreign issuers can include fluctuations in foreign currencies, political and economic instability, and foreign taxation issues.

This does not constitute a recommendation of any investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The Nasdaq-100 Index Mark® includes the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. An investment cannot be made directly into an index.

Before investing, consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Visit invesco.com for a prospectus/summary prospectus with this information. Read it carefully before investing.

Invesco is not affiliated with Invest Fest.

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Dominating the marketplace requires a foundation built on more than just profit; it demands an alignment of core values and relentless purpose. Sit down with Pastor Vincent Campbell and Ken Joslin, hosted by Anisa Breneé, for an intensive exploration into how spiritual frameworks drive entrepreneurial vision and institutional-grade leadership. This session deconstructs the mechanics of utilizing belief systems to fortify resilience and guide ethical decision-making while scaling impactful ventures. Whether you are establishing your mission or expanding your reach, uncover the blueprints for serving communities and cultivating a legacy that transcends the bottom line.

What if you could own a cash-flowing business in the beauty industry—without ever doing hair? Join Patrice “Sway” McKinney for a high-level breakdown of one of the fastest-growing business models in the beauty and real estate space. Learn how to enter the salon suite industry, structure your business, and scale a profitable operation designed for long-term income.

How to Build a Profitable Business, Access Capital, Pay Less in Taxes, and Create Generational Wealth. The wealthiest entrepreneurs don’t build wealth alone—they build it with the right team. Join Ms. Business and her Boardroom of experts as they break down the strategies successful business owners use to access capital, reduce taxes, invest in real estate, protect their assets, and build long-term wealth. Learn how these key areas work together to help you grow a profitable business, create financial freedom, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Skilled trades offer one of the fastest paths to financial independence and business ownership. Join Vincent Taylor, Khadija J. Head, and host Magda Delgado for a conversation on building wealth through the trades, scaling service-based businesses, and creating long-term opportunities in high-demand industries.

Discover what it takes to build and scale a successful home building business. Industry leaders will share insights on land acquisition, financing, construction, innovation, and the strategies for turning individual projects into thriving development companies. Whether you’re an aspiring builder, investor, or developer, this session will provide the blueprint for long-term success.

Start the day with energy, intention, and unity as all hosts come together for the official opening of Invest Fest. Paige Shari, Christina “Ms. Basketball” Granville, and Anisa Breneé will set the tone for the event, welcoming attendees, outlining key highlights, and establishing the vision for an impactful experience ahead. This brief but powerful kickoff will bring the room together, align the audience for the day’s programming, and ignite excitement for the conversations, connections, and opportunities to come.

The Opening Charge sets the tone for a high-impact day of learning, networking, and transformation. Delivered by Pastor Don Johnson, this brief but powerful moment is designed to ground the audience in purpose, elevate the energy in the room, and prepare attendees to fully engage with the opportunities ahead. Expect motivation, clarity, and a call to action that aligns everyone with the mission of growth, ownership, and execution throughout the event.

Most people don’t have an income problem; they have a cash flow problem. In this fast-paced, highly practical session, bestselling author, HBCU professor, and financial educator Anthony O’Neal will introduce The Escape Plan™, a five-phase roadmap that’s helping thousands of families break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and build lasting wealth. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies you can use immediately, a framework you’ll never forget, and a new way to think about money that could change your financial future.

Anisa Breneé returns to the stage to officially open the first segment of the day, setting a focused and energized tone for what’s ahead. In this brief opening moment, she will re-engage the audience, reinforce the vision of the event, and transition attendees smoothly into the next series of impactful conversations and sessions. Expect clarity, motivation, and a strong reminder to stay locked in and intentional throughout the experience.

The greatest wealth isn’t built overnight; it is built intentionally. Join nationally recognized entrepreneur, tax accountant, and wealth strategist LaRese Purnell as he reveals the mindset, financial principles, and leadership habits that separate those who simply make money from those who build lasting businesses, lasting wealth, and lasting legacies. Discover how to create a foundation that survives economic shifts, creates generational opportunity, and ensures your impact extends far beyond your lifetime.