Anecdotes

Grew up in Harlem in a single parent home.

WStreet.com founder.

Served in the U.S. Air Force for two years, attending Minot State University and Central State College while in the service.

CEO and principal analyst of Wall Street Strategies, an independent stock market research firm he founded in 1991.

Fox Business Network contributor, since the network's launch in October 2007, and a Fox News Channel contributor. Hosts own daily syndicated talk show, The Payne Nation, by Sun Broadcast Group.

Has a son, Charles (born in 1996) and daughter.

Began career on Wall Street as an analyst at E.F. Hutton in 1985.

Fan of Earth Wind & Fire.

First job was at a small shop in Harlem, where his duties included working the register and being a security guard.

Became a grandfather [October 2012].

His wife, Yvonne Payne, had a heart transplant, donated by Sammi Kane Kraft's parents [2012].