Christian Best, CEO of Magnum Opus Federal, is an award-winning mortgage broker who is recognized within his industry for exceptional expertise, strict ethical standards and delivering unmatched benefits to his clients.  

During his early career, Christian worked in correspondent lending where he broadened his knowledge and built a valuable network of associates. He later founded Magnum Opus as a vessel to his vision of pioneering innovative mortgage products that provide tailored residential financial solutions. 

As a principal to Magnum Opus Investments, Christian furthers his efforts to support his community by investing in historically underfunded minority businesses with the vision to empower and inspire economic growth. He has also established Magnum Opus Development with the aim to build a portfolio of affordable homes that will help to restore underserved Philadelphia communities. 

Respected as a leader in the African American community, Christian partakes in philanthropic endeavors to advance people of color. He strongly believes in leading by example to pave a way that will accommodate others. His tremendous support for local charities and organizations like the Nehemiah Davis Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Each One Reach One underscore this mission. Every day, he challenges his team to look for work by participating in community outreach and local politics. 

Christian graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in finance, and has since worked by a standard he advocates proudly, “develop your craft, work hard and sacrifice for what you love, have fun and success is bound to happen.” As a role model and mentor to young African American men, he maintains his obligation to inspire self-belief and demonstrate that hard work and determination will consistently yield profitable results.