David L. Wadley is an award-winning author, SEC-accredited investor, and cultural innovator whose work explores the intersections of artificial intelligence, economics, and African American empowerment. His nonfiction guide, AI Stocks Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to AI Investing and Online Trading, furthers his mission by offering practical, accessible strategies for navigating AI-driven markets and online investing. He is also the creator of The AI Revolution: African American Trilogy, which includes The AI Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Passport Bro, and Bulls, Bears, and Bad Bitches.
The first volume in the trilogy, The AI Revolution Will Not Be Televised, earned the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and was named a Finalist in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards. Blending narrative fiction with actionable financial insights, Wadley’s work seeks to advance financial literacy—particularly among Black women—by connecting modern investing principles to broader cultural, economic, and historical narratives.
Wadley’s recognition on April 4, 2025, carries deep symbolic significance, aligning with the fifty-seventh anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Wadley argues that King’s death was tied not only to his civil rights leadership but also to his economic activism through the Poor People’s Campaign, which sought to confront systemic inequality. For Wadley, King’s unfinished work finds renewed relevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where AI markets offer new pathways for self-directed investing, wealth creation, and collective empowerment.
As the founder and president of The Price Bandit LLC, Wadley leads a financial education and investment platform dedicated to expanding women’s participation in the rapidly growing AI and technology sectors. The company partners with Wharton Online, providing discounted access to certificate programs, and maintains affiliate relationships with CNBC Investing Club and CNBC Pro. Through his influential YouTube channel, he merges market commentary with cultural expression—pairing CNBC interviews with R&B soundscapes—to make investing intuitive, engaging, and culturally resonant.
As part of this multimedia approach, Wadley also introduced Stock Soul, a signature fusion of classic R&B rhythms and wealth-building wisdom. Drawing from his experience as a Hollywood supervising sound editor and independent filmmaker, he produces content that transforms financial concepts into soulful, relatable narratives. Stock Soul serves as an inspirational soundtrack for cultivating a wealth mindset, reinforcing Wadley’s ability to bridge culture, creativity, and financial empowerment.
Additionally, Wadley is an accredited investor under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) standards, a designation that reflects his financial sophistication and grants access to private equity and early-stage investment opportunities.
Through his writing, media platforms, and educational ventures, David L. Wadley positions himself at the forefront of a movement that connects cultural legacy with technological innovation. By aligning Dr. King’s enduring vision with the opportunities emerging in the AI era, he frames financial literacy, economic agency, and technological participation as powerful acts of empowerment and remembrance.
Wadley’s message remains clear: the Black AI Revolution is here—and every individual has the power to invest, rise, and transform today’s opportunities into generational wealth.
