Sports have always been a big part of Marcus’s life. His uncle played for the Denver Broncos, and he was forever inspired to work hard, stay in shape, and do his best. That dedication paid off when colleges started recruiting him to play for them. The skill set he developed through dedicated practice, persistence, and honing his craft allowed him to transition to the financial world, where those same characteristics are rewarded. Marcus became a financial professional to help offer people what they needed. He quickly realized that most investment companies have their own agenda. Instead of pushing a corporate menu, he knew he wanted to provide tailored advice and options to his clients. The only answer was a reimagined legacy to become an independent financial professional. Nyimah followed a different path but came to the same conclusion. She spent 15 years in big box businesses with companies like LVMH, Macy’s, and L’Oreal. She started as a customer service rep and ended as a regional executive, learning top-tier leadership and business development skills along the way. One thing she didn’t learn was how to remove integrity from her job. The realities of corporate politics and sales weren’t always conducive to Nyimah’s vision of integrity. She decided to leave corporate America, revisioning her life’s assignment to empower women to advocate for themselves personally, professionally, and financially. Marcus and Nyimah found that the problems they were trying to solve were best faced together. Their combined skill sets provided them with the tools and experience they needed to reimagine their destiny and form a truly independent partnership. Independence has been their key to success, allowing them to give their clients the full range of options they deserve. They believe a financial expert claiming to offer financial independence should have already achieved it in their own life.