Karlon Johnson

Karlon Johnson is the creator of Building Black Wealth, a monthly finance column promulgated in the Orlando Times newspaper, Central Florida’s award-winning African-American publication. A member of the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Young Alumni Council, Karlon is known in Orlando-based professional circles for his numerous financial literacy workshops and has given several seminars to noteworthy organizations including Big Sisters Little Sisters of America. He has been featured on business related podcasts to offer insight regarding money management and was recognized by UCF’s Black Student Union as the 2017-2018 Executive Board Member of the Year. Karlon earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the university and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business. He works in retail banking, handles credit repair for United Credit Education Services, and is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Visit Karlon’s Facebook business page at Building Black Wealth.