Dwight Owens
Executive for Investor Team Members
Dwight currently serves as a career Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) for the United States Department of Defense. He entered government civilian service in October 2004, following 22 years of military service in the U.S. Navy, retiring in the rank of Lieutenant Commander (04). Dwight entered naval service in 1982 and was commissioned Ensign in 1989 following completion of Officers’ Candidate School in Newport, RI. He has over 40 years of progressive leadership, management, technical, and professional experience serving in positions of increasing responsibility. This includes extensive experience in national security and defense; military intelligence; policy, strategy and organizational development; budgeting and resource programming.
In addition to service to the nation, Dwight is passionate about helping families and individuals succeed in areas of personal finance and money matters. He is the founder and CEO of L3D, LLC and Financial Fitness Group (FFG), LLC, which are entities that help others apply strategies and practical solutions that lead to financial freedom and peace. Dwight has worked in the financial services industry as a Series 6 and 63 Registered Representative for a large multinational investment broker/dealer. He completed [Dave] Ramsey Solutions Financial Coach Master Training, as well as trained as a Master Financial Education Volunteer through the Virginia Cooperative Extension program.
Dwight holds a BA degree in Economics-Management from Fisk University in Nashville, TN, a Graduate Certificate in Practical Ministry from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA, and an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Additional advanced studies include Theology at Virginia Bible College, as well as Public Administration, National Strategy and Decision Making, and Joint Military Operations at the Naval Postgraduate School. He enjoys bike-riding, power-walking, and sharing value-added financial and investment knowledge with others. Dwight is native of Belzoni, MS located in the heart of the Mississippi delta and currently lives in Virginia Beach, VA with his wife, LaTonyah, of 34 years.