Media Appearances

Marvin has shared his wisdom across multiple platforms as a speaker, coach and trainer. He has been featured in several publications, including Town & Style magazine (Paid Advertisement), and contributed to financial publications such as Kiplinger (Paid Advertisement).
Marvin was listed among the 20 People to Know in St. Louis by Gazelle magazine, an honor awarded in 2016 for the calendar year 2015. He is recognized for his remarkable journey, achievements, and success in overcoming significant challenges.
Marvin was also named the ThinkAdvisor’s 2016 Retirement Advisor of the Year, earning this distinguished accolade for the calendar year 2016. This prestigious award was granted through a meticulous selection process led by a distinguished and diverse panel of judges from across the advice industry, in addition to the editorial team at ThinkAdvisor. The recognition program, supported by a year-long, multi-platform content plan, is designed to showcase the stories of the industry’s most unique leaders and firms. This award offers candidates the opportunity to be nominated in various categories across the financial services and investment advisory industries. Submitters are eligible to nominate individuals and firms in up to four categories, with each submission required to be unique to the particular category for consideration.
Marvin was honored with the St. Louis County NAACP Distinguished Legacy Award in 2016, recognizing his commitment to community involvement. This prestigious award acknowledges his noteworthy contributions and support for diversity and inclusion, as acknowledged by community leaders.

View Marvin’s featured articles below.

If You Want to Retire Comfortably, It Isn’t All About Investing
Don’t Settle for Anything Less Than True Diversification
Right Direction: Compass Retirement Solutions
On Building Trust, Passion Outside Work, and Challenges for Retirees
On Being a Generational Curse Breaker
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