The
2026 Inaugural Class
100 names. One standard. Built on impact and legacy.
These are the people closing the wealth gap without a blueprint and without waiting for permission. Every name here was hand-selected against a single standard, then celebrated live at Wealth Weekend.
Honored live at Wealth Weekend 2026.
The inaugural class was recognized on stage in Atlanta, published across our platforms, and celebrated in front of the community they've spent years building. Below, the full class, organized across the 12 Wealth Pillars that represent the entire ecosystem of how wealth is created, scaled, and sustained.
01
Real Estate Development & Hospitality
Developers, investors, and operators building physical spaces and hospitality brands that monetize environments and anchor communities.
02
Financial Literacy & Education
Educators, coaches, and platforms expanding access to financial knowledge and building wealth awareness at scale.
Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal & Michael J. MacDonald: Earn Your Leisure + Market Mondays
03
Media & Entertainment
Creators, executives, and storytellers shaping culture and narrative to influence perception and economic opportunity.
04
Community & Social Impact
Mission-driven founders and advocates driving real access, equity, and sustainable opportunity within communities.
05
Capital, Investment & Wealth Management
Investors, advisors, and strategists influencing how capital is deployed, managed, and sustained for generations.
06
Business Builders
Agencies, consultancies, and service-based operators delivering premium expertise and scalable business solutions.
07
Corporate Change-makers
Leaders and executives driving enterprise value, organizational diversity, and economic growth from inside major institutions.
08
Tech & Innovation
Tech founders and innovators building platforms and systems that redefine industries and unlock new digital value.
09
Health & Wellness
Founders and practitioners redefining physical and mental well-being as a core component of sustainable wealth.
10
Business in Sports
Athletes and sports executives leveraging their platforms to drive off-the-field business enterprise, investment, and legacy.
Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor & Channing Crowder - The Pivot Podcast
11
Creative & Fashion
Designers, visionaries, and style architects shaping global aesthetics while building high-value independent brands.
12
Product Innovators
Founders and operators building scalable, physical product-based brands that drive market demand and enterprise value.
This is only the beginning.
The inaugural class set the standard. The work of closing the wealth gap continues, and next year's class is already out there building. Stay close to learn when nominations open for 2027, the people doing the real work deserve to be named.