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Black Wealth Alliance Joins Forces with First Financial Security, Inc. and LiSA Initiative<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First Financial Security, Inc. (FFS) welcomed members of the Black Wealth Alliance (BWA), led by Dr. George C. Fraser<\/a>, to its Atlanta, GA headquarters on Oct. 27, 2015. The gathering, attended by the BWA\u2019s six founding partners, as well as Co-CEOs Phil and Debbie Gerlicher and all FFS managers and above, was an opportunity for both organizations to discuss collaborative ventures that would help meet their organizational goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Fraser kicked off the meeting by sharing one of his beliefs \u2013 find a problem and fix it \u2013 something that the BWA and First Financial Security engage in every day. The BWA\u2019s introduction to FFS came through LiSA Initiative<\/a>, a grassroots movement sponsored by FFS to address the financial concerns that women and their families experience every day in this country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A self-described \u201carmy of seasoned, principled and savvy business leaders committed to creating and transferring wealth in the black community,\u201d the BWA describes the battle it is fighting as a \u201cspiritual, moral and financial one.\u201d Its mission to create a strategic alliance that \u201cprovides education, training and tools for building and sustaining intergenerational wealth\u201d is in alignment with First Financial Security\u2019s corporate vision, as well as its current campaign to change the face of insurance<\/a> through diversity and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the belief that insurance industry does not reflect today\u2019s America and Americans, First Financial Security is directing its energies and resources to change by whom, to whom and how insurance is sold in the United States. FFS believes there are three key elements to help ensure people will achieve financial security and the peace of mind that comes with it now and for generations to come. Those include a solid financial education, innovative products, and an empowering entrepreneurial opportunity<\/a>. This powerful combination provides people with the confidence to make smart decisions about their financial futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not the first time First Financial Security has worked with a Dr. Fraser-led organization. In June, FFS served as a Strategic Partner for Dr. Fraser\u2019s Power Networking Conference<\/a>. At the time, FFS Co-CEO and Chair of LiSA Initiative, Debbie Gerlicher expressed a sentiment that remains true today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFFS and LiSA are committed to you, Dr. Fraser,\u201d Mrs. Gerlicher said. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to this community, and we\u2019re committed to our shared calling to help all people achieve financial security and peace of mind. Although our partnership is young, it is strong, and we are resolute in our desire that it be a long and lasting relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to Dr. Fraser, other members of the Black Wealth Alliance attending the meeting were Shirley Johnson, William Patterson, Marlon Smith<\/a>, Gloria Goins, and Dr. Jennifer Jones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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