Dedicated to empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members with the financial knowledge and business skills to build lasting wealth.
The Washington Business Association was founded on a single, powerful belief: financial literacy is not a privilege — it is a right.
Too many hardworking professionals and entrepreneurs never learned the basics of personal finance, business money management, or wealth building. The result is a cycle of stress, debt, and missed opportunity.
We exist to change that. Through practical education, accessible resources, and a supportive membership community, we help people stop guessing and start making confident financial decisions — in their personal lives, their businesses, and their wealth journey.
Join the AssociationJoseph Stephenson founded the Washington Business Association with a clear vision: give every professional and entrepreneur in the Washington area — regardless of background — access to the financial education that changes lives. Drawing on years of experience in business development, financial strategy, and community organizing, Joseph built WBA from the ground up as a one-man operation powered by innovation, purpose, and the belief that one dedicated person — with the right tools — can run an organization at scale.
Today, Joseph leads WBA with the support of a dedicated operations team, managing everything from member experience to content delivery. His philosophy is simple: build smart, run lean, and never compromise on the member experience.
Joseph leads with vision and strategy. Our dedicated operations team handles execution — ensuring every member interaction, program, and communication runs smoothly and professionally.
Victoria translates Joseph's vision into operational reality. She oversees organizational strategy, aligns all departments toward WBA's mission, and ensures the association's long-term growth stays true to its founding principles. Victoria handles high-level planning, partnership evaluation, and board-level communications — giving Joseph the leadership bandwidth to stay focused on growth.
Marcus is the backbone of WBA's membership operations. He manages the full member lifecycle — from registration and onboarding to renewals, upgrades, and retention. Marcus monitors membership health metrics, processes applications, ensures payment records are accurate, and handles account issues so members always feel valued and supported from day one.
Danielle is responsible for everything members actually experience — the classes, live workshops, on-demand modules, and learning resources that make WBA worth joining. She manages the educational calendar, coordinates instructor content, tracks member progress, and continuously improves the quality of WBA's programs to ensure every touchpoint delivers real, measurable value.
Terrence is the operational engine of WBA. He manages the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the organization running smoothly — monitoring the member inbox, coordinating internal communications, managing documents, handling support requests, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Terrence is the reason WBA runs like a well-oiled machine, even at scale.
Simone drives WBA's visibility, voice, and growth. She manages all outward-facing communications — newsletters, announcements, content strategy, and member engagement campaigns. Simone ensures WBA's message is compelling, consistent, and reaches the right people. From crafting monthly publications to designing campaigns that attract new members, she is WBA's bridge between the organization and its community.
Every class, newsletter, and resource we produce is built around tools and strategies you can use immediately. We believe in action, not just awareness.
Financial education should not be gatekept by wealth or background. We offer multiple membership tiers and accessible pricing to serve a diverse community.
We are stronger together. The WBA is not just a class provider — it is a community where members support, connect with, and learn from each other.
Financial landscapes change. Our curriculum and publications evolve with the times, ensuring members always have current, relevant education.
We measure success not by seats filled, but by financial outcomes achieved. We want members to walk away with plans they actually implement.
All of our educational content is grounded in established financial principles — not speculation, trends, or get-rich-quick promises.
Our signature 3-part live online class series covering personal finance, business money management, and wealth building. Each session includes:
Our monthly WBA Newsletter is a members-only publication packed with financial strategies, expert insights, tools, and community updates. Features include: