Robert Mackey is a former Financial Advisor based in Charlotte, NC. His new firm, Paradise Equity Partners focuses on providing access to capital to Middle Market opportunities within sports, entertainment, and real estate industries. Robert attended Winston-Salem State University, a historically black college and university (HBCU), in Winston-Salem, NC and received a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Sports played a major role for Robert; while serving as a Linebacker at Winston-Salem State University, Robert achieved the notable Street & Smith’s Black College Football All-American honors and went on to sign a professional contract with the NFL, serving as a Linebacker with the Houston Texans. In 2019, Robert joined the NFL Player Engagement’s Leadership and Advocacy group to help bridge access & opportunity to underrepresented/underserved minority communities. He currently serves as board member of Bethea Family Foundation founded by NFL Super Bowl Champion and All-Pro Safety Antoine Bethea. In 2011, Robert started the Lydia Smith Foundation, in his mom’s namesake, to help families affected by sickle cell disease and to introduce underrepresented minority teenagers to Healthcare careers.NMLS# 1627499
Lydia W. Smith Foundation
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PresidentLydia W. Smith FoundationCharlotte, Nc, Us
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Founder/Managing PartnerParadise Equity Partners Jan 2021 - PresentParadise Equity Partners (PEP) is a private equity firm dedicated to the sports, entertainment and real estate industries. PEP brings together finance and culture to enhance sectors that are rich in innovation, synergies and growth opportunities. The sports & entertainment industry is a top investment opportunity for Private Equity, offering high return perspectives with a diversified risk profile. We are long-term investors supported by strategic advisors, multi-family offices and UHNW individuals.
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PresidentLydia W. Smith Foundation Aug 2011 - Present
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Board MemberBethea Family Foundation Aug 2019 - Present
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Board Of DirectorsAnne Springs Close Greenway Jan 2018 - Feb 2021Fort Mill, South Carolina, Us -
Financial Advisor, Sports & Entertainment DirectorMorgan Stanley Aug 2019 - Dec 2020NMLS#: 1627499© 2020 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (‘MSSB’), member SIPC (www.sipc.org), reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. MSSB will not accept purchase or sale orders via LinkedIn or its messaging systems. MSSB is not responsible for content posted by third-parties. MSSB does not provide tax or legal service – please consult a tax advisor. Statements and messages are for US residents only and subject to the following terms: http://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.htmlMorgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third‐party corporate trustee.
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Board MemberUnited Way Of York County Jul 2019 - Dec 2020York, Pa, Us -
Board Of DirectorsAfrican-American Community Foundation Jul 2019 - Dec 2020
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Financial AdvisorMerrill Lynch Wealth Management Jul 2016 - Aug 2019New York, Ny, Us
Robert L. Mackey Iii Education Details
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Winston Salem State UniversityGeneral
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