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Ted Jenkin

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Ted Jenkin
Born
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBoston College
Occupation(s)Personal finance expert[1]
Businessperson
OrganizationoXYGen Financial
Notable workThe 21-Day Budget Cleanse
Real Life, Real Money
SpouseEugenia Jenkin
Children3

Ted Jenkin is an American businessperson and author.[2][3] He is a co-founder and current chief executive officer of oXYGen Financial.[4][5][6]

He is also a co-host of podcast, The Shrimp Tank.[7]

Early life and family

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Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Jenkin's mother was a schoolteacher and his father died when he was young.[8] His interest developed in personal finance in a bid to help his mother who was in financial distress after the death of his father.[8]

Jenkin is a graduate of Boston College.[9] He is also certified by College for Financial Planning as a financial planner.[10]

Jenkin is married to Eugenia and they have three children.[8]

Career

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Jenkin started his career at the age of 12 when he started a pet walking service.[10]

In 2017, he co-founded a podcast, The Shrimp Tank.[11]

He founded oXYGen Financial in 2009 which provides wealth management services, insurance services, and retirement plans for Generation X and Y.[5][12] The company has $1.2 billion assets-under-management.[8]

The Atlanta Magazine has included him in 2020 and 2021 Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful Leaders.[13][8]

Bibliography

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  • Jenkin, Ted; Greg, Abel (2019). The 21-Day Budget Cleanse
  • Jenkin, Ted (2016). Real Life, Real Money

References

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  1. ^ "Personal finance expert: 'This could be the most expensive Thanksgiving that we've had in history' - CNN Video". CNN. 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Who Are Your Investment Role Models?". Wall Street Journal. August 12, 2014.
  3. ^ "Financial expert predicts 'a lot of pain' without second stimulus". CNN. 3 May 2020.
  4. ^ "How to be the CEO of Your Family's Finances". Wall Street Journal. June 19, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Fountain of Youth". Atlanta Business Chronicle.
  6. ^ "Today's alternative investments offer less risk". Atlanta Business Chronicle.
  7. ^ "SBP of the Year: Ted Jenkin". Atlanta Business Chronicle.
  8. ^ a b c d e Magazine, Atlanta (January 25, 2021). "Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful Leaders in 2021: Business".
  9. ^ "Why College Students Should Build Their Social-Media Connections". Wall Street Journal. August 4, 2014.
  10. ^ a b "Ted Jenkin". Investopedia.
  11. ^ "About Us | The Shrimp Tank Podcast".
  12. ^ Dagher, Veronica (September 19, 2014). "Talking Philanthropy with Millennials". Wall Street Journal.
  13. ^ "Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful Leaders in 2020: Business". January 17, 2020.