Frank Chism grew up in Springfield, MO, and comes from a long line of farmers in rural Mississippi. As one of the first people in his family to attend and finish college, Frank has always been aware of the disparity of opportunities available to people in this country, as well as throughout the world.

Frank is interested in anything related to providing more opportunities for those who have traditionally been disadvantaged. In addition to income inequality, financial education, and microfinance. Haiti has been an interest of Frank's since the first time he met Father Joseph.

A few years after graduating from college, Frank settled in Philadelphia with his wife and began a career in financial services. He has spent time at Merrill Lynch and Fiserv Securities, and currently works for Vanguard.

Frank is a graduate of Yale University and holds the CFA and CAIA designations.