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Episode 661  |  4.20.22

Jim is joined by Neil A. Greene of JABOY Productions, LLC. Neil is THEPremier Expert in RIA & Family Office. His firm provides an unparalleled blend of innovative financial services and networking opportunities. His globally recognized leadership and elite clientele put him in a class all his own.

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Jim is also joined by Founder of The Bridge Eco-Village, Garry Gilliam

He is a former NFL player, who is passionate about serving underprivileged communities. His innovative vision for mixed-use real estate and directing change for communities is leading the charge in addressing socio-economic issues.

About Our Guests

Garry graduated from Penn State University with multiple degrees (Business Development, Psychology and Advertising), which he puts to good use in his post-professional football career.  A serial entrepreneur, Garry is a prolific businessman who learned valuable business and life lessons on the field that enhanced his character, perspective, focus and business acumen off the field.  Using his businesses to not only complement and enhance one another, Garry also prioritizes community support through youth empowerment and mentorship.
With a belief that a community is only as strong as the services, resources and businesses which support it, Garry was determined to find ways to solve some of the biggest needs and fractures within society.  It was while playing with the Seahawks that Garry first channeled his vision for a sustainable, mixed-use community eco-system into what is now The Bridge Eco-Village in Harrisburg.  When complete, The Bridge Eco-Village will feature solutions to many of the problems facing underserved communities:  housing, retail, co-working spaces, education opportunities, entrepreneurship incubators, urban agriculture, sports and entertainment. With plans to expand The Bridge model across the USA and Africa, Garry recognizes that ambitious plans for business expansion depend on meaningful collaboration, continued personal and professional development and the recognition that the businesses of the future must prioritize environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Neil A. Greene has earned a reputation as a creative and innovative executive in financial services, entertainment and event production.  As President & CEO of JABOY Productions LLC, he oversees and is involved in every aspect of projects that are produced by JABOY.
Greene’s career began in the financial services industry more than 30 years ago working on Wall Street.
Neil has a diverse background in the financial services industry and is credited with building a unique sales conference platform to bring best in class presenters together with financial advisors, RIAs and family offices from around the world.
He takes a strategic, yet personal approach when producing events doing his best to align the audience with the most appropriate presenters.  In 2018 Neil launched the ELITE Global Leaders Conference series created exclusively for independent registered investment advisors and family offices.  More recently, JABOY Productions has developed a complete line-up of opportunities to empower sponsors to build relationships.
Greene is an active member of the Investment Program Association (IPA), The Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) and The IMN Non-Traded REIT and Alternative Investment Symposium.
Neil graduated from Richard Stockton State College with a degree in finance and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife and two children.

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      Currently, she serve as the Co-President of the UF Women's Real Estate Society and as an MSRE ambassador. These roles have given her the incredible opportunity to lead, inspire, and connect with like-minded individuals who are as passionate about real estate as she is. Through these positions, she aims to empower women in the industry, foster a supportive community, and advocate for sustainable and innovative practices in real estate. 
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