Sean Chrysostom
Sean earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Howard University in 1987. He has spent over 38 years in commercial banking, with an emphasis in consumer and small business lending. Sean has been an advocate for greater financial education within social and faith-based organizations in the metro DC area. He continues to teach and work with a variety of non-profit organizations to promote financial literacy. He is currently the Small Business Coach and T/A advisor for Baltimore Community Lending.
Over the course of his career, Sean has seen the powerful impact that financial literacy has in elevating individuals and families from poverty to prosperity. He is a passionate advocate for helping individuals learn how to effectively handle money, credit, debt and risk. He has worked diligently to help create empowered communities while building financial dignity within individuals. Real financial dignity allows everyone the opportunity to be self-sufficient with the fundamentals to build their own businesses, buy homes, increase credit, and make better investment decisions.
To better serve the needs of a broad array of clients, Sean has attained the following designations and certifications: Investment Adviser Representative (Series 65), AFCPE® Accredited Financial Counselor, and Credit Union National Association (CCUFC). The primary focus of his experience and training is contained in these core beliefs:
- Educate clients in sound financial principles
- Assist clients in the process of overcoming their financial indebtedness
- Help clients identify and modify ineffective money management behaviors
- Guide clients in developing successful strategies for achieving their financial goals
- Support clients as they work through their financial challenges and opportunities