Financial Literacy Ambassador- Jonathan Wright
Jonathan Wright
Deputy Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Deputy Director of Non Notified
Industrial Policy, Foreign Investment Review
Effective 2015, Mr. Wright started his career with Industrial Policy (INDPOL) and has assumed
various roles during his tenure including Business Intelligence Analyst, Acting Director of Mergers
and Acquisitions (M&A), and now he currently leads both the M&A and Non Notified portfolios.
In his current role, he is the principle adviser to the Director of Foreign Investment Review (FIR),
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Industrial Policy, and Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition on anti-competitive impacts due to proposed merger, acquisition, joint
venture, strategic alliance, or investments involving defense suppliers. His mission is to ensure that
the Department’s interest is protected and to ensure that the defense industrial base is protected
from anti-competitive behavior. Mr. Wright works closely with the Federal Trade Commission and
Department of Justice in assessing transactions that meet the Hart-Scott Rodino Act of 1976
thresholds.
Mr. Wright also leads the Non-Notifed team which focuses on identifying, assessing, and
referring proposed and consummated foreign acquisitions of, or investments in, U.S. businesses
that do not voluntarily notify CFIUS. Mr. Wright is also the co-founded of the business intelligence
and analytics capability within INDPOL. He was instrumental in developing the first business
intelligence web based platform for INDPOL.
Prior to joining MIBP, Mr. Wright served as a business analyst for Naval Sea Systems Command
(NAVSEA). He was the founding member of the Navy’s Portfolio Assessment Team where his team
assessed supply chain risk, conducted financial health assessments, and provided business analytics
to senior leadership.
Mr. Wright has more than 12 years of corporate finance, investment management, and financial
analysis experience within private industry and government organizations. Mr. Wright started his
career working as an investment banker on Wall Street focusing on merger and acquisitions
within the consumer retail industry. Mr. Wright also served in a variety of capacities at Northrop
Grumman Newport News prior to the spin-off of the shipbuilding division which later became
Huntington Ingalls Industries.
Mr. Wright is an alumnus of Hampton University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and
holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He also holds an Executive MBA from the University of
Maryland, Smith School of Business where he graduated top of his class.
Who we are
People want to live long, healthy lives with the financial
means to do so. They’re concerned about healthcare
costs, retirement readiness, and protecting their family’s
quality of life. We’re committed to helping them plan for
every part of that journey — because a financial strategy
is about more than dollars and cents. While our focus
and experience is rooted in more than 100 years in
financial services, we know discussing and promoting
good financial health today can help protect and
preserve wealth tomorrow.
About me
Mr. Wright is currently a licensed financial professional
and registered representative with more than ten years
of financial coaching, mortgage consulting, business
strategy consulting, and financial analysis experience
with corporate, private, and government organizations.
He utilized his financial background and analytical skills
to resolve complex issues that ultimately resulted in
significant cost savings and increased profit margins for
corporate and government organizations. Now his focus
is on using his financial knowledge to help individuals
reach their financial goals, create a legacy, and generate
wealth.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
Professional Credentials
Hampton University Bachelor of Science
Finance
University of Maryland Smith Business
School of Business – Executive MBA
Finance
University of Maryland Smith Business
School of Business – Executive MBA
LICENSES & AFFLIATION
Life and Health (VA, MD, DC, PA, NY, TX, FL,
CA, NC, SC, GA)
Series 6, 63, 65
Certified Field Trainer
Money Smart Ministry Leader
CA, NC, SC, GA)
Series 6, 63, 65
Certified Field Trainer
Money Smart Ministry Leader
HOW TO CONTACT ME
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jonathanwright1.com
Address: 1420 Prince Street,
Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 757-329-2779
Website: www.jonathanwright1.com
Address: 1420 Prince Street,
Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 757-329-2779
Investment Advisor Representative
Transamerica Financial Advisors
Mr. Wright is currently a licensed financial professional and registered
representative with more than ten years of financial coaching, mortgage
consulting, business strategy consulting, and financial analysis
experience with corporate, private, and government organizations. He
utilized his financial background and analytical skills to resolve
complex issues that ultimately resulted in significant cost savings and
increased profit margins for corporate and government organizations.
Now his focus is on using his financial knowledge to help individuals
reach their financial goals, create a legacy, and generate wealth.
Mr. Wright started his career working as an investment banker on Wall Street working on
merger and acquisition deals within the consumer retail industry. Mr. Wright has an
entrepreneurial spirit that cultivated into his first start up in 2006. Wright Choice, LLC, is a
real estate and management company where he manages the operations and budget for a
multi-million dollar real estate portfolio and leads a five-person team of realtors and financial
consultants in finding, analyzing, and procuring real estate.
Mr. Wright is the ministry leader and founder of the Money Smart Ministry at First Mount
Zion Baptist church located in Dumfries, Virginia. His team serves members of the church
and the community who have a desire to acquire and/or enhance their personal financial
knowledge. He also teaches an eight series session at his church focused on retirement
strategies called “Retire Inspired”. Fueling his passion for investments, Mr. Wright is also
the President and founder of Old Line Capital which was established by alumni of the
University of Maryland, Smith School of Business.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching football,
investing, serving in his church, and listening to music.
Mr. Wright is an alumnus of Hampton University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He also holds an Executive MBA from the
University of Maryland, Smith School of Business.