Just three years earlier, my life looked entirely different. I was flying high with a six-figure salary from the Department of Defense. I was actively investing in real estate, flipping and wholesaling properties, and generating significant income. I thought I had it all figured out. But life has a way of teaching us the most profound lessons when we least expect them.
Looking back, I realized that during my real estate success, I had been introduced to financial concepts like “Tax-Free Retirement” and “Safe Money Strategies.” But I only received about 70% of the lesson. It was that critical 30% I never received—the part about protecting your wealth during downturns—that would have saved me from financial disaster. The realization that my situation could have been entirely different if I had known that missing piece was a bitter pill to swallow. It sickened me to my core.
But in that dark moment, something powerful stirred within me. My pain became my purpose. I vowed that no one in my circle—family, friends, or clients—would ever experience the financial devastation I endured. I became a messenger of good news, determined to share what I had learned about growing and preserving wealth, especially during uncertain times.
Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you’ve experienced a time when not having all the facts led to missed opportunities or unexpected hardship. It’s a feeling many of us know too well. As Will Rogers famously said, “It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble; it’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.”
My tenure in the U.S. Army’s Military Intelligence Corps taught me that integrity and accuracy can mean the difference between life and death. I carry that same commitment to precision and ethics into my financial planning practice. My mission is to ensure my clients are armed with the right information—not just most of it, but all of it—so they can make informed decisions that safeguard their future.
After losing nearly everything in the real estate crash, I made predictability and guaranteed my guiding principles in financial planning. With the economic uncertainty we face today, creating sustainable wealth isn’t just important—it’s essential. My focus is on keeping your investments safe and securing your legacy for generations to come.
Today, as the founder and CEO of Good News Financial & Investment Advisors, a registered advisory firm in Maryland, I have dedicated my career to helping clients live out their retirement dreams in peace, joy, and freedom. Through our proven strategies, we guide individuals, families, and businesses to build and preserve wealth with confidence.
My journey has taken me from the depths of financial despair to empowering others through education and actionable advice. I have shared my message on numerous radio shows, facilitated workshops for private and government organizations, and counseled churches through my economic empowerment ministry across the Baltimore-DC Metropolitan area.
At Good News Financial, we believe that financial security isn’t just for the elite. Everyone deserves access to the tools and knowledge that build lasting wealth. We are committed to delivering personalized strategies that fit your unique goals and circumstances, ensuring you never have to navigate your financial future alone.
If you’re ready to take control of your financial journey and create a legacy of wealth and security, we invite you to connect with us. Visit www.jovanjacksonfinancial.com or www.goodnewsfinancialservices.com, or call us at 443.419.7552. We’re here to help you turn your darkest financial moments into your greatest inspiration—because your story deserves a happy ending.
