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The Men of Means
BOARD OF ADVISORS
BLACKSUN PRIVATE EQUITY
Founder & CEO
Nery Gomez
Founder of BlackSun Private Equity, he has architected strategic investments spanning sports, media, real estate, and emerging technology with disciplined, outcomes-oriented leadership. He also built Manhattan Beach Advisors—a boutique wealth platform delivering life-changing financial strategies to high-net-worth clients—and Illumination Holdings, focused on economic health and personal well-being. A published author and sought-after speaker, he launched The RIDE®, an award-winning fitness studio celebrated for its community culture. In July 2025, he joined Dean College’s Board of Trustees to advance visionary, purpose-driven leadership.
BLACKSUN PRIVATE EQUITY
Founder & CEO
JEFF
Founder of BlackSun Private Equity, he has architected strategic investments spanning sports, media, real estate, and emerging technology with disciplined, outcomes-oriented leadership. He also built Manhattan Beach Advisors—a boutique wealth platform delivering life-changing financial strategies to high-net-worth clients—and Illumination Holdings, focused on economic health and personal well-being. A published author and sought-after speaker, he launched The RIDE®, an award-winning fitness studio celebrated for its community culture. In July 2025, he joined Dean College’s Board of Trustees to advance visionary, purpose-driven leadership.
RETIREMENT SEMINARS
Founder & CEO
Charlie K.
Founder of BlackSun Private Equity, he has architected strategic investments spanning sports, media, real estate, and emerging technology with disciplined, outcomes-oriented leadership. He also built Manhattan Beach Advisors—a boutique wealth platform delivering life-changing financial strategies to high-net-worth clients—and Illumination Holdings, focused on economic health and personal well-being. A published author and sought-after speaker, he launched The RIDE®, an award-winning fitness studio celebrated for its community culture. In July 2025, he joined Dean College’s Board of Trustees to advance visionary, purpose-driven leadership.
BY INVITATION ONLY
Our board of advisors is hand-selected to uphold the integrity of our movement at the highest levels and to serve men in the pursuit of healthy masculinity, creating a positive impact on the world. Each member brings proven success, diverse expertise, and an unwavering commitment to this mission. They are not figureheads—they are trusted stewards who challenge us, guide our strategy, and ensure Men of Means remains aligned with its purpose.
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