Primerica - Dr. Joe Blake Jr.

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Dr. Joseph M. Blake Jr. is a distinguished Investment Advisor Representative and the visionary founder of the Actionable Financial Literacy Center, bringing over three decades of transformative experience in financial strategy and education. Driven by the mission, "Helping you get your financial point across!", Dr. Blake empowers individuals and organizations to unlock financial mastery through practical, actionable strategies.

His strategic discipline was forged during thirteen years of honorable service in the United States Air Force, where he earned two Achievement Medals and a Commendation Medal. This background imbues his financial guidance with unparalleled integrity, strategic foresight, and a profound commitment to service.

Academically, Dr. Blake holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, a Master of Arts in Organizational Management, and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, all from the esteemed University of Phoenix. His seminal 2013 doctoral research, "Financial Literacy’s Influence on Faith-Based Epistemology," led to the creation of the Actionable Financial Literacy Decision Model (AFDM) and the Actionable Financial Literacy Behavioral Model (AFLBM). These proprietary frameworks are specifically designed to empower individuals and organizations to unlock and effectively leverage their financial potential. His work earned the prestigious "Distinguished Paper Award" at the Mustang Journals International Academic Conference in 2014, solidifying his impact on both academic theory and practical application.