Finding Your Inspiration

#90 | Building Wealth Isn't Magic—It's a Plan: Malik Mallory's Financial Journey


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Malik Mallory isn't just a financial advisor—he's a self-made entrepreneur who built his own wealth management firm from the ground up. In this episode, he shares how growing up around crime, hardship, and systemic disadvantage fueled his desire to do better—for himself, his family, and his community. He breaks down money myths, how anyone can start investing, and why owning your time is the ultimate wealth.

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0:00 – Is the stock market only for the wealthy?

1:30 – From Moreno Valley to money mindset

5:00 – Skateboarding, leadership & financial awakening

9:45 – Leaving corporate to follow his calling

13:00 – Facing racism while building a business

17:00 – Who Malik works with—and why

21:00 – The real steps to start investing

26:00 – Wealthy clients vs everyday investors

31:00 – Investing is a long game

36:00 – Starting Mallory Wealth Management

41:00 – Time is the true currency

46:00 – Final advice for aspiring investors

📍 Learn more about Malik:

https://www.mallorywealthmanagement.com/

📘https://www.facebook.com/LPLMalikMallory?mibextid=wwXIfr

🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/malik-mallory/https://www.linkedin.com/in/malik-mallory/

📸 https://www.instagram.com/moneymanmalik299/

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Finding Your InspirationBy Jill Van Balen