With nearly 30 years of experience on Wall Street, Marilyn has dedicated her career to helping people and small businesses thrive — especially in underserved communities. She is the Founder and CEO of OPPSWell, a national business networking platform that helps companies connect, grow and access new opportunities.

Now a proud resident of Las Vegas, Marilyn currently serves as Vice Chair of the City of Las Vegas Audit Committee and is deeply committed to working with non-profits that focus on youth, women and supporting small businesses. She is a board member and the Chair of the Finance Committee for the BeyGOOD Foundation, a board member of Girls Make Beats and has traveled nationally teaching financial education.

Marilyn is a graduate of Spelman College (magna cum laude) and Chicago Kent College of Law. A licensed attorney, Marilyn has her Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 FINRA licenses. She has spoken at institutions such as Harvard University and Wharton and testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on diversity and economic opportunity. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Marilyn has received numerous awards and has made many media appearances on news outlets from NPR to Fox to the CW to KCEP Power 88.1 to the Steve Harvey Morning Show.

Marilyn is a proud mother of three, a golfer, a musician, a community builder and a believer that leadership starts with listening.