Washington, D.C. – The American Consumer and Investor Institute (ACII) today announced a partnership with Wall Street Bound, a nonprofit organization committed to preparing students for successful careers in the financial services industry. ACII and Wall Street Bound are combining efforts to advance their shared goals of broadening access to financial education and participation in U.S. financial markets for the next generation of investors.
“ACII’s mission is to empower retail investors with high-quality financial education and access to U.S. markets, so they have the opportunity to build their financial futures,” said ACII CEO Blaine Luetkemeyer. “New tools and technologies have transformed the retail investor landscape. Today’s investors are younger and more diverse than ever before, and ACII is dedicated to advancing policies that build on that progress. We’re proud to partner with Wall Street Bound in support of their mission to equip young people with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed as investors and as future financial services industry leaders.”
Wall Street Bound provides underserved young people with the skills, mentorship, and industry exposure needed to enter and thrive in senior-level finance careers. By 2030, the organization aims to transform the lives of 10,000 diverse youth through its training programs and access to investment capital.
Walter G. Rendon, Executive Director, Wall Street Bound, continued, “Wall Street Bound was founded on the belief that exposure, education, and opportunity can transform lives. Through our partnership with ACII, we will help more students from underserved communities gain access to the financial knowledge, professional networks, and career pathways that have historically been out of reach for far too many talented young people. Together, we are investing in the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of the financial services industry.”
About the American Consumer and Investor Institute
The American Consumer and Investor Institute (ACII) is a nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of American consumers and investors for greater choice and access to U.S. financial markets, products, and services — including consumer banking, securities, and digital assets — accompanied by robust financial education. Led by former Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, ACII works with policymakers and regulators to build a financial system that serves all Americans.
Website: www.aciinstitute.org
About Wall Street Bound
Wall Street Bound is an IRS-registered financial education and workforce development nonprofit, with a mission to recruit, mentor, and train diverse student talent for internships and careers in the financial services industry. We impact the economic lives of our students and, by extension, their families and the low-income communities from which the majority come. It is only through the support of our corporate partners that we are able to sustain and scale this critical work. Website: www.wallstreetbound.org