Brother2Brother Fellowship Holds Financial Literacy Session with JPMorgan Chase

RIVERSIDE, CA — The Brother2Brother Fellowship is hosting a free Financial Literacy & Personal Business training led by Christopher Beene, Vice President and Community Manager of Community and Business Development at JPMorgan Chase, on Saturday, October 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California.

This empowering session is designed to help Black men improve their financial literacy, explore ethical money-making strategies, and understand how education plays a role in personal growth and building wealth. Participants will join a supportive community of brothers dedicated to long-term wellness and personal development.

Beene hosts financial health workshops, builds nonprofit collaborations, and delivers inclusive programming that supports JPMorgan Chase’s broader mission to close racial wealth gaps and foster generational mobility — particularly within Black and Latinx communities. He brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry.

“Join us Saturday, October 4, and take a personal step toward improving your financial literacy and wealth-building skills for yourself and your family. A complimentary breakfast is included. We invite you to register online at bit.ly/flpbg10425,” said facilitator John Epps.

The training will be at 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Suite 103, Riverside, CA 92501. Check-in and hosted breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.

For more information about the Brother2Brother Fellowship and this upcoming session, contact John Epps at jepps910@gmail.com  or Jonathan Buffong at jbbuffong@youthactionproject.org.

“Join us as we continue this journey of growth and empowerment—together,” said Buffong.

Brother2Brother is sponsored by CHASE Bank, Kaiser Permanente, the African American Family Wellness Advisory Group (AAFWAG), and Dameron Communications.

Check out a video clip of JPMorgan Chase’s Christoper Beene discussing finance.  https://youtu.be/0cR02Hh2tJM

About Building Resilient Communities

Brother2Brother is a program within Building Resilient Communities.  The group promotes the collective ability to adapt to and recover from adversity, whether caused by natural disasters, health crises, or social challenges. Its main elements include strengthening social ties, supporting health and wellness, ensuring access to essential services and resources, promoting effective risk communication, and encouraging community participation in preparedness and recovery efforts. By building these internal capacities, communities can not only withstand disruptions but also evolve and improve in response to adversity.

Bio – CHRISTOPHER M. BEENE

Vice President, Community Manager – Community & Business Development

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Christopher Beene serves as Vice President and Community Manager of Community and Business Development at JPMorgan Chase, where he leads neighborhood-level initiatives to advance economic inclusion and financial empowerment. A proven relationship-builder and ambassador for underserved communities, Christopher cultivates strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and community leaders to drive long-term impact.

n his role, Christopher hosts financial health workshops, builds nonprofit collaborations, and delivers inclusive programming that supports JPMorgan Chase’s broader mission to close racial wealth gaps and foster generational mobility — particularly within Black and Latinx communities. He brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, including previous roles as an Investment Banker and Branch Manager of the Inglewood Office.

Christopher is an active member of JPMorgan Chase’s employee resource groups BOLD, Adelante, and Pride, and continues his civic leadership through involvement with the Rotary Club of Inglewood, The JREAM Foundation, and the Social Justice Learning Institute.

Raised in Portland, Oregon by a single mother during the height of the crack epidemic, Christopher witnessed firsthand the systemic challenges facing underserved communities. Those early experiences instilled in him a lasting commitment to equity, economic justice, and upward mobility for marginalized populations.

Now residing in Torrance, California, Christopher enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and children. His work is deeply personal — a testament to resilience, community, and the transformative power of access and opportunity.