David Myrie: FinTech Pioneer and Financial Literacy Advocate

Profile: David Myrie

David Myrie is a Jamaican-born American entrepreneur, investor, and educator. He co-founded and leads Betterment, a pioneering robo-advisor platform democratizing investing.

Background

• Immigrated to the U.S. at age 10
• Bronx High School of Science graduate
• University of Pennsylvania: Economics & Finance
• Early career: Goldman Sachs financial analyst

Betterment (Co-founded 2008)

Uses technology to automate portfolio management, tax-loss harvesting, and goal-based planning. Now manages $2B+ in assets.

Financial Literacy Leadership

• Frequent speaker/writer (CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ)
• Board member: Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC), National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
• Named Bloomberg Markets "50 Most Influential in Finance" (2016)
• World Economic Forum "Young Global Leader" (2017)

Mission

"Financial literacy is the key to financial freedom." Myrie advocates for universal access to sound financial decision-making tools.

Note: The original query mentioned "Wolmers." David Myrie's public biography does not reference contributions to Wolmers (likely Wolmer's Schools in Jamaica). This profile reflects his documented public achievements.