RISE team. (Photo courtesy of DJ Stelly)
Redefining Financial Empowerment: The Journey and Impact of DJ Stelly
By DAMIAN “DJ” STELLY
At Warrioress Wealth, our mission is to redefine the landscape of the financial planning industry, making it a safe space for diverse communities seeking financial education, empowerment and social impact. Within our district, DJ Stelly stands out as a financial advisor with a passion for coaching and a commitment to serving his community. DJ Stelly’s journey into financial advising is rooted in his background as a founder and coach of RISE Basketball, a prominent club basketball organization. Over 14 years, he dedicated himself to mentoring young athletes, instilling in them values of discipline, hard work, and strategic thinking. His transition from coaching basketball to financial advising in 2019 was a natural progression of his desire to educate and empower others.
As a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual, DJ established his own financial planning practice, leveraging his coaching background to guide individuals and families towards financial stability and growth. His work focuses on comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, budgeting, investing, debt management, risk protection through disability and life insurance, and helping clients achieve their personal goals. So when we ask DJ Stelly - Why He Does What He Does… DJ’s passion for financial advising stems from a deep-seated desire to educate and empower those looking to improve their financial situation. He is driven by: 1. Education: DJ aims to educate individuals on financial literacy and the various financial vehicles they can utilize to improve their financial health.
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