“I learned how to accept problems as opportunities to create solutions.”
Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.

Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. is a pioneering advocate for financial empowerment and the founder of the DFREE® Financial Freedom Movement, a national initiative that has helped countless families take control of their finances. As president of DBS Solutions, LLC, Dr. Soaries combines decades of experience in public service, spiritual leadership, and financial education to break the cycle of debt and build real wealth.
Dr. Soaries is also a public speaker, corporate director, and ordained Baptist minister who has inspired audiences worldwide, sharing his messages in congregations, boardrooms, and national media. He previously served as New Jersey’s Secretary of State and Chairman of the United States Election Assistance Commission, lending his expertise to some of the most significant public policy challenges of our time. At the heart of all of his work is his commitment to service, integrity, and the belief that everyone can achieve true financial freedom.
He currently resides in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife Donna.

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Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.