Our Team
Clarence Brockett
President, NextGen UP
Born and raised in Palm Beach County, Clarence Brockett combined his love for the community with finance and became the Founder and CEO of Brockett Financial Services in 2018. After attending Palm Beach Lakes High School, he finished his senior year at Palm Beach Gardens High School. Clarence went on to graduate from the University of Central Florida in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. In addition to his Finance Degree, Brockett also has his 215 Florida Health, SIE Securities and Series 7 License.
An advocate and leader in his community, Clarence is also the Owner of Legacy Lounge & Restaurant, The Legacy Brand Clothing, and Co-Owner of Social House WPB.
Being a first-generation college student and the first entrepreneur in his family, he is determined to teach others about creating generational wealth and financial literacy.
Currently serving as the Events Chair for the Young Black Professionals of the Black Chamber of Commerce and a mentor to local youth groups, you can find him around Palm Beach County hosting and speaking at community engagements events!
“My goal is to create change agents in our next generation by providing access to financial information that I was denied growing up. This is how communities and legacies are transformed.”
Shawn Boone
Vice President, NextGen Up
Born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida Shawn Boone is a graduate of William T. Dwyer High School, where he was also a 2013-2014 Football state champion! He later went on to attend North Carolina State University, on a full ride scholarship for football, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communications in 2017.
A former NFL player for the Houston Texans, Shawn is the CEO & Founder of Boone Financial Careers. In addition to his own company he is a Public Speaker, Co-Owner of EC77(ElusionClothing), Co-Author of Save Smarter Not Harder!: Your Guide to Tax-Free Retirement, and a board member of the H.U.G.S Foundation!
“I love educating the younger generation and others in both sports and financial literacy! Showing others that our world is full of opportunity, and all we need is information and access to become assets!”
Our Board Members
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Georgette Laguerre
Board Member
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Devonte Simon
Board Member
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Francky Pierre – Paul
Board Member
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Adella Smith
Board Member
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Ajai Johnson
Board Member
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Travis Jackson
Board Member
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Aleeyah Jones, Esq
Board Member
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Natasha Terry
Board Member
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