Chris Cole

Entrepreneur

Birthplace Augusta, GA

#214100 Most Popular

About

Entrepreneur and hedge fund manager listed as one of the top retail traders in the world by Futures and Truth Magazine. He's the first African-American listing director of a publicly traded company, and he's found success as a celebrity money manager and as the owner of nearly a dozen businesses. He's also a frequent public speaker and the founder of The Wealth Standard and The Junior Wealth Academy to help students learn financial literacy.

Before Fame

He has degrees in both psychology and business finance. After learning about entrepreneurship from his father and uncle as a child, he developed a passion for numbers and trading. The COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to share his knowledge and help others become more financially educated.

Trivia

He's the founder and CEO of Y.O.U.R. Junior Golf Foundation. He has mentored at-risk teens at organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of America, the Big Brother Program, and more.

Family Life

He has 4 children and often posts family photos with them to his dr.chriscoleiam Instagram account, which hosts more than 600,000 followers. In October of 2022, he also shared a photo of himself alongside his grandfather.

Associated With

On January 15, 2023, he shared a video to his Instagram account using the song "GOD DID" by DJ Khaled, which features Rick RossJohn LegendLil Wayne, and Jay-Z.