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Jerome Kirkland is a native of Buffalo, New York, and a benefactor of the desegregation movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s when inner city black children were bused out to predominately white schools. He was the only negro student in his first-grade class. By the end of the year, he was an honor student. This was the beginning of a great academic experience that would last a lifetime. In addition, it was this experience that caused him to embrace people of all races, colors, creeds, and religious persuasions. Jerome is a graduate of Temple University School of Business with a BBA in Accounting and more than 30 years in the business and accounting industry, serving for-profit and nonprofit corporations, businesses, and individuals. He brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and insight regarding income and wealth-building as well as managing business and personal expenses. He is a budget guru. He has hosted a financial broadcast on the Philadelphia- based radio station WURD 900 and has appeared on the radio station Power 99. He has been a licensed mortgage broker and a professional tax consultant. He currently owns a financial consulting business, Kirkland Financial Group, headquartered in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. It caters to small businesses and individuals who want to better their financial situation. He is the author and creator of the “85/15 Financial Fitness Program” which provides the three keys to unlocking the door to successful financial management. He is also the author and creator of the “1065 Business Partnership Program” which provides financial support, insight, and management to those who own a struggling business or want to start a new business venture.