Philip “Sharp Skills” Jacobs is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, award-winning hip-hop artist, author, racial equity consultant, and speaker based in Spanaway, WA. With a deep passion for Black barbershops as cultural hubs for the community, Philip combines his lifelong connection to shop culture with over a decade of experience in the stock market. Since 2014, he has managed his own investment portfolio and achieved returns of up to 230%, while also building wealth for his two sons, ages 9 and 12. Through his innovative financial education programs, Philip is committed to empowering Black barbers and beauticians with the tools to achieve financial independence and generational wealth.