2024 Breaking Barriers -
A Discussion Inspired by Black Wall Street

Featured Panelists
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Frank Holland
Host/Anchor
CNBC Worldwide Exchange

Frank Holland is anchor of CNBC’s “Worldwide Exchange” (M-F, 5AM-6AM ET), which broadcasts from CNBC Global Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.  He is also a Transports & Tech Correspondent for the network. Holland focuses on reporting and executive interviews for cloud computing, enterprise software and cybersecurity companies in the technology sector as well as trucking, e-commerce and shipping companies in the supply chain sector.

Michael Green
Founder & CEO
Sophy Companies

Michael L. Green is an accomplished real estate and community development entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. Specializing in developing mixed-use, mixed-income communities, Michael is the founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Sophy Companies, where he leads the acquisition and development of public and private real estate, commercial retail properties, and real estate technologies.​

Adeola Adejobi
Founder & CEO
Avant-garde Network

Adeola Adejobi is the Founder and CEO of the Avant-Garde Network (AGN) and is a nationally recognized speaker and leader in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in business, entrepreneurship, and real estate. ​ AGN also advocates for professionals of color and diversity and inclusion through business education, recruiting, career development, consulting thought leadership and partnerships.
Gary Bickham
Financial Advisor
Citizens Wealth Management
​Gary Bickham joined Citizens Wealth Management in 2022 as a Financial Advisor and has more than 28 years of experience working with families and individuals to plan for their financial goals.  He uses a consultative based approach to develop customized plans that incorporate asset allocation, wealth management, retirement, income, and succession planning, along with protection strategies.