About THE INSTRUCTOR

 Santino Drew is the CEO/Founder of The Wise Academy which was created due to his desire to help others on financial education but he is hyper focused on assisting those currently in low income households. His goals are simple, to assist in the education of positive financial keys and help provide others with more financial stability and freedom in their lives. Santino’s background in life and his work as a professional Stock and Options Trader has given him the insight to be able to help and connect with others in ways that only he can . Santino is relatable to so many different people which is one of the major factors that makes him a highly sought after public speaker. His choices to assist an entire class that is seemingly overlooked and forgotten is a fire that burns from deep inside him. Santino is also a part of The Collective and continues to build more tools for others to reach their financial goals. Closing the gap between income classes is something that Santino is doing everything in his power to close. Santino "The Only Option" Drew Santino’s unique story in life is one that many can not fathom but he shows that no matter where you come from one’s final destination can never be predicted. Santino also wants others to know that belief in yourself and applying oneself to their goals without waver can change the momentum of their entire life. Santino dropped out of school in 9th grade and is a 2 time felon. He was charged with drug conspiracy and sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. He made the choice to shift his entire life's trajectory. In prison he became interested in financing, stock and options trading and it connected with him in a way nothing else had before. Santino began to fight for an appeal, which is an extremely hard and rare thing to achieve but the world allied for the future educator and after serving 5 years on his sentence he won his appeal and was released. He now makes every day count, and reaches back to others by public speaking, leading by example and sharing his knowledge through The Wise Academy