Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. is a pastor, author, and financial empowerment advocate with decades of leadership in community development and economic literacy.

He founded DFREE® to help individuals and families build financial resilience, understand wealth principles, and close economic opportunity gaps. Dr. Soaries integrates faith-based values with practical financial strategies to support long-term economic well-being. His work spans public speaking, curriculum development, and community engagement, designed to strengthen financial confidence and foundational money skills. Through education, mentorship, and advocacy, he encourages sustainable financial progress with dignity and purpose.