Russell Bryant III
Russell Bryant III is a forward-thinking finance and fintech leader with more than two decades of experience guiding organizations through growth, innovation, and transformation. His career spans financial technology, investment strategy, and real estate, unified by a clear mission: to create accessible, efficient, and sustainable financial solutions that move both businesses and communities forward.
Russell Bryant’s leadership style is grounded in operational clarity and strategic execution. From the earliest stages of his career, he’s taken a hands-on approach working directly with teams, systems, and customers to understand how financial decisions impact outcomes on every level. This deep understanding of cash flow, compliance, and risk management has shaped his reputation as a leader who builds not just businesses, but lasting financial infrastructure.
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Leading TGUC Financial,
Russell Bryant oversees a fintech platform revolutionizing project-based lending for contractors and homeowners alike. His vision for TGUC goes beyond technology; it’s about expanding financial access in a traditionally rigid industry. By building tools that support all credit tiers and streamline approvals, he’s helped make financing more inclusive and business-friendly for thousands of service professionals across the country.
Before founding TGUC,
Russell Bryant spent years leading The Go Urban Companies, where he focused on real estate investments that delivered both strong returns and positive community impact. He approached revitalizing underserved urban neighborhoods by restoring economic vitality and opportunity through strategic development and careful capital allocation, beyond just real estate.
Russell Bryant also co-founded Note Liquidate
a niche financial platform that brought innovation to the bankruptcy recovery space. In an industry often slowed by outdated systems and inefficiencies, he introduced speed, transparency, and operational scale giving creditors new tools to manage accounts and unlock value.
Throughout his career, Russell Bryant has remained closely involved in every aspect of the businesses he builds from shaping financial strategy and product design to mentoring teams and advising emerging leaders. He is especially passionate about creating opportunities for underrepresented voices in finance and entrepreneurship, and continues to advocate for equity, innovation, and ethical leadership in every space he operates in.
Russell Bryant holds a BBA in Entrepreneurship from Reinhardt University and is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). To him, finance is more than a function; it’s a tool to unlock growth, build trust, and create meaningful change. Whether leading a fintech platform or mentoring new founders, Russell Bryant continues to drive forward with purpose, clarity, and a strong belief in the power of business to serve a broader good.