2026 Inaugural Class
THE
Melanin Money
100
100 names. One standard. Built on impact & legacy.
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About the MM100
Some lists celebrate fame.
This one celebrates receipts.
The Melanin Money 100 is an annual recognition of 100 wealth builders, founders, leaders, and community changemakers who are doing the real work of closing the wealth gap. Not self-nominated. Not popularity-voted. Hand-selected by the MM100 Board of Trustees based on demonstrated impact, wealth-building achievement, and community influence.
We’re honoring 100 leaders in the following categories:
Podcast & media
Real estate
Public Markets (Stock market Investing)
Private equity & venture capital
Health & wellness
Restaurant & hospitality
Financial literacy & education
Tech & innovation
Politics & social impact
Capital & banking
Consumer packaged goods
Wealth Management & Financial Advisory
Are you or someone you know making an impact? Submit your nomination today!
Presented by Melanin Money — a financial education and wealth community on a mission to close the racial wealth gap by $100 billion — the MM100 exists to set the cultural standard for what purposeful wealth leadership actually looks like. These are the people building something that outlives them.
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Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
#54
Reveals This Week
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
#71
Coming Soon
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
#54
Reveals This Week
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
#71
Coming Soon
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
#54
Reveals This Week
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
#71
Coming Soon
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
#54
Reveals This Week
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
#71
Coming Soon
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Wealth Builders
Marcus Thompson
CEO, Ascend Capital Group
Make Your Voice Heard
Who's missing
from this list?
The MM100 is built by community. If you know a wealth builder, founder, investor, or leader who belongs on this list — someone doing the real work, creating real impact — put their name in. The Board of Trustees reviews every submission.
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Real Estate & Development
🎬
Media & Entertainment
📈
Private Equity & Venture Capital
🛍️
Product Brands
📊
Public Markets & Stock Market Investing
🎓
Financial Literacy & Education
🍽️
Restaurant & Hospitality
🤝
Relationship & Legacy
💡
Tech & Innovation
🌿
Health & Wellness
✊
Social Impact & Culture
🏆
Sports
🎙️
Podcast & Media
⚙️
Service Brands
Know someone who belongs on this list?
Celebrate someone making an impact in your life, your community, or your industry. Every name submitted goes directly to the MM100 Board of Trustees for review. And while you're here — the honorees will be celebrated live at Wealth Weekend 2026. Get your tickets before they're gone.
These leaders will be celebrated live.
The Melanin Money 100 will be honored at Wealth Weekend 2026 — a 3-day wealth-building experience this July. Don't watch from the sidelines. Be in the room when it happens.
Check back to see who made the list
