Blueprint Capital Advisors CEO Jacob Walthour Jr. to Receive Financial Empowerment & Equity Honor in New Jersey

Alpha Phi Alpha's Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter to recognize Walthour at its Centennial Gala for his leadership in expanding access to capital and economic opportunity across New Jersey

SHORT HILLS, N.J., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint Capital Advisors announced today that Jacob Walthour Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint Capital Advisors and Founder of Power100 by Blueprint Capital Advisors, will be recognized as the Financial Empowerment & Equity Honoree at the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s Centennial Gala in New Jersey.

Walthour, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha since 1987, will be recognized as the celebration's Financial Empowerment & Equity Honoree for his commitment to expanding economic opportunity and access to capital for all New Jerseyans. Walthour has been a committed advocate for marginalized communities and businesses in the state and drew attention to the wide disparities that exist in New Jersey in the areas of education, health care, income and wealth. He coined the phrase "Two New Jerseys" in his New Jersey Senate testimony in 2019 —underscoring the economic divide between communities benefiting from growth and those too often left outside it.

"New Jersey has extraordinary talent, communities and institutions, but our state is strongest when opportunity reaches everyone," said Walthour. "I have always believed access to capital can strengthen businesses, families and communities. To be recognized by my brothers, who are themselves among the most distinguished members of their professions and communities, deeply humbles me. We are carrying forward the legacy of Brothers Thurgood Marshall, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John H. Johnson and W.E.B. Du Bois, who understood that leadership carries a responsibility to create opportunity for others. There is still important work ahead, and I remain committed to building a New Jersey where more people can participate, grow and prosper."

"Jacob Walthour represents the legacy-driven leadership our Centennial Gala celebrates — professional excellence, service and a commitment to expanding economic opportunity," said Fred Davis Jr., President of the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter. "His trailblazing leadership in financial services, his work in New Jersey and his advocacy for greater access to capital embody our theme, 'Brotherhood, Business, and Benevolence: Remaining Legacy Driven,' and the values Alpha Alpha Lambda has championed for 100 years."

The Centennial Gala will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Hanover Marriott, 1401 NJ-10 E, Whippany, New Jersey. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Randal D. Pinkett. Dr. Pinkett serves as Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a global, multi-million-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, AI and data analytics firm. The gathering will commemorate a century of service by the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter while celebrating individuals who embody its longstanding commitment to leadership, achievement and community advancement.

About Blueprint Capital Advisors

Blueprint Capital Advisors is an investment management firm led by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jacob Walthour Jr. The firm is committed to delivering institutional investment solutions while advancing broader access and opportunity within the financial services industry.

About Power100 by Blueprint Capital Advisors

Power100 by Blueprint Capital Advisors recognizes and convenes influential leaders across the institutional investment community, creating opportunities for connection, visibility and engagement among professionals shaping the future of capital.

SOURCE Blueprint Capital Advisors