Raymond A. Robinson
Managing Director, Pathlight Advisers | Founder, Pathlight Solutions
P.A.T.H. - Planning Ahead. Transition. Heritage. -
Business Succession Planning
This session provides practical guidance on preparing for ownership transitions, exit strategies, and continuity planning to protect business value and ensure long-term stability. Attendees gain an understanding of key succession options and identify actionable steps to safeguard their business legacy.
Raymond A. Robinson is a visionary leader with more than twenty-seven years of experience in the financial services industry. His deep understanding of how financial systems have evolved from rigid, product-driven models to flexible, client-centered strategies drives his mission to make financial empowerment accessible to all. He leverages this experience to help clients pursue confident, secure futures through modern, client-focused solutions.
Thomas C. Martin
Principal & Owner, Martin Heritage Group (MHG)
Strategic Growth: Business Investing Essentials
Designed for business owners seeking sustainable growth, this session explores smart investment strategies, including reinvestment and diversification. Participants learn how to align investment decisions with long-term business goals and strengthen overall financial positioning.
Thomas C. Martin has served in the financial services sector for over twenty-five years in roles including Banker, Financial Advisor, and Annuity Wholesaler. Having worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies, and now partnering with Pathlight Advisers, Thomas brings deep expertise in helping clients protect their assets while facilitating financial growth across the Southeastern United States.
Dr. Darius McDougle
Chief Marketing Officer, Pinnacle Minds, Inc.
Visibility & Innovation: Marketing in the Age of AI
Participants explore how digital marketing and artificial intelligence are reshaping brand visibility and customer engagement, with practical strategies for staying competitive in an evolving marketplace.
Dr. Darius McDougle is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer and transformative marketing leader specializing in AI-driven strategy, omnichannel campaigns, and brand growth. He holds a Doctorate in Global Marketing & Business and an MBA in Marketing from Purdue University. With certifications from Harvard, MIT, Google, Meta, Salesforce, and HubSpot, Dr. McDougle brings a data-driven, future-focused approach to helping organizations innovate, scale, and compete in today’s digital economy.
Tamien Dysart
Chief Executive Officer & Co - Founder, Think 3D + Elevate YOU – The
Culture Coaches
Leading with Purpose: Culture, Growth, and Transformation
Tamien Dysart is a dynamic leader, culture strategist, and visionary entrepreneur committed to helping organizations unlock their full potential through intentional leadership and people-centered strategies. As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Think 3D and Elevate YOU-The Culture Coaches, Tamien has built a strong reputation for transforming workplace culture, strengthening leadership capacity, and driving sustainable organizational growth.
In this keynote address, Tamien challenges business owners and leaders to rethink how culture, purpose, and accountability shape performance and long-term success. Attendees gain insight into how cultivating a strong organizational culture improves engagement and productivity while directly impacting profitability, retention, and legacy-building. This keynote invites participants to lead with clarity, elevate their teams, and build businesses that thrive today while creating lasting impact for the
future.
Dr. Shannon-Keith Turner
Attorney & Estate Planning Strategist
P.A.T.H. - Planning Ahead. Transition. Heritage.
Business Succession Planning
This session provides practical guidance on preparing for ownership transitions, exit strategies, and continuity planning to protect business value and ensure long-term stability. Attendees gain an understanding of key succession options and identify actionable steps to safeguard their business legacy.
Dr. Shannon Keith Turner is an attorney and estate planning strategist with over 20 years of experience helping business owners and families protect assets and plan for long-term care. His expertise includes Medicaid and Medicare planning, asset protection, and estate preservation, with a focus on safeguarding businesses, income, and legacy. He also brings nonprofit leadership experience and a multidisciplinary background in law, finance, and risk management.
Dr. King McCray, Ph.D
Smart Money Moves: Business Tax Strategies
President & Founder, Conscious Dollars, Inc.
This session equips business owners with strategic insight into tax planning, compliance, and profitability. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how proactive tax strategies support cash flow, protect assets, and contribute to long-term business sustainability and legacy-building.
Dr. King McCray, Ph.D., is a visionary entrepreneur and financial strategist specializing in business tax strategy, financial empowerment, and legacy planning. A five-time founder, he is President and Founder of Conscious Dollars, Inc., a boutique consulting firm serving entrepreneurs nationwide. Dr. McCray also serves as Executive Vice President of Advisory Services at Sundial and Executive Director of The Envision Wealth Foundation. With a Ph.D. in Business and Finance and over $500 million in assets advised, he brings practical, results-driven insight to helping business owners optimize tax strategies and build sustainable enterprises.
Steve White
Educator | Publisher |Author
General Session Symposium Speaker - “ Speak For Yourself”
Mr. White will empower business owners to communicate their value with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Participants will learn how the words they choose shape perception, influence decision-making, and open doors to opportunity. Through practical insight and real-world application, attendees will strengthen how they speak about their business—so their message is heard, understood, and remembered.
Steve White is an award-winning book publisher, author, and communication coach dedicated to helping individuals find their voice, fulfill their purpose, and build sustainable futures. As founder of Protective Hands Communications, he has guided countless writers through the publishing process and created trusted courses that teach authors how to write, publish, and market their work with confidence. A passionate advocate for economic empowerment, Steve also provides entrepreneurship consulting and teaches business and communication skills to emerging entrepreneurs, youth, and reentry communities. His nationally recognized mentoring and reentry programs have been honored by organizations including 100 Black Men of America and The Tom Joyner Foundation.