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How A $7bn Ponzi Scheme Led Ex-New York Yankee Kevin Thompson to Become an Advisor

By Peter Saalfield February 27, 2026 CityWire

Former MLB outfielder Kevin Thompson was inspired to become a financial advisor after discovering in 2009 that his money manager had been arrested. In 2020, he earned his CFP® certification and launched his own firm. He now hopes to grow the number of Black CFP® professionals, with a long term vision of building a billion dollar Black led advisory firm.

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Peter Saalfield
February 27, 2026