How Fifth Third Bank Seeks to Bridge The Wealth Gap
The Fifth Third Bank in Rochester Hills, Michigan (iStock.com/RiverNorthPhotography)
When it comes to driving African American engagement in wealth building, Gail Perry-Mason has been a tireless advocate for the movement. For 24 years, Perry-Mason, who rose in the securities industry from a receptionist to First Vice President of Investments for a national financial firm, has taught African American youth business and financial principles through her Detroit-based Money Matters for Youth (MMY), which includes an annual camp and year-round activities. Moreover, she has mentored a generation of young women who are now professionals within the financial services sector.