My wife, Barbara, and I believe strongly in the importance of equal opportunity. I have been fortunate to live the American Dream. At an early age I was exposed to the stock market, and it changed my life. Over the last two decades, Barbara has devoted herself to helping at-risk and disconnected youth in Connecticut, supporting youth-serving organizations, teachers, and public schools, while working in a bipartisan way with our state and with local municipalities. Barbara has seen firsthand the spirit of our youth, and many have a lot stacked against them. We believe these young people deserve a better chance for success. That is why @DalioDotOrg is proud to join @MichaelDell & Susan Dell in seeding an expanded number of the new Trump Administration investment accounts, matching their $250 contribution per child for approximately 300,000 children in our home state of Connecticut. By providing children with savings accounts that compound over time we are providing them with early insights into financial literacy and a path towards financial independence. I applaud President Trump, @SecScottBessent, the Dell Family and many others who have spearheaded this initiative. We are hopeful other philanthropists and leaders will join this effort by contributing to similar initiatives in their home states, and we hope this catalyzes Secretary Bessent's “50 State Challenge.” As we enter the holidays, I can think of no better gift than the gift of opportunity. See the full announcement here:

BREAKING: #BNY announces participation in U.S. Gov's new investment initiative for children, continuing legacy of expanding financial access and opportunity for employees and their families. BNY will match the gov's $1K contribution to these accounts for newborns of eligible U.S. BNY employees, giving families a stronger financial start and opportunity from DAY ONE. Learn more: