You want to pay for your kid's college. That's clear. What's not always clear is how, or which account you should be putting the money into in the first place. Most parents default to whatever they've heard of first. Sometimes that's a 529. Sometimes it's a custodial account. Sometimes it's just a savings account sitting somewhere earning almost nothing. The problem is the wrong account can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in taxes, financial aid, or both.

Brendan Fraleigh, a Certified Financial Planner, breaks down everything you need to know about the 2026 NBA Pension.

Brendan Fraleigh, a Certified Financial Planner, has the latest on the 2026 NBA Retirement Plan.

Brendan Fraleigh, a Certified Financial Planner, breaks down everything you need to know about the 2026 NFL 401(k).

Brendan Fraleigh, a Certified Financial Planner, has the latest on the 2026 NFL Annuity Program.

Brendan Fraleigh, a Certified Financial Planner, has the latest on the 2026 NFL Pension.

Brendan Fraleigh, a Certified Financial Planner, has the latest on the 2026 NFL Retirement Plan.

Most MLB players know the number six. Six years of service time gets you to free agency. That number gets talked about constantly. Agents track it. Teams manipulate it. Players build their entire early career around it. The number that doesn't get nearly enough attention is 43. Forty-three days of MLB service time is the threshold that determines whether a player walks away from professional baseball with a pension benefit for the rest of his life, or walks away with nothin

A professional golfer's apparel sponsorship portfolio is one of the most efficient wealth-building engines in sports. Unlike the NFL or NBA, where team-wide contracts dictate what you wear, a golfer is a walking billboard with full control over their inventory. When you see a player on a Sunday afternoon, every inch of their apparel from the front of the hat to the back of the collar has been negotiated, priced, and structured to maximize both cash flow and brand alignment. F

High-income business owners are often the least prepared for retirement. Not because they haven't earned enough, but because they never separated building business value from building personal wealth. Here's how to fix that

Brendan Fraleigh, a Certified Financial Planner, breaks down everything athletes need to know about NIL and the most important things advisors should be doing for you as a collegiate athlete.

The NFL Draft is one of the biggest moments in a football player’s life. It is also one of the most misunderstood moments from a financial standpoint. Draft weekend brings headlines, grades, and projections. What matters far more happens quietly over the next several years through contract structure, guaranteed money, tax planning, and long-term financial decisions. For a deeper dive into how we think about Wealth Management, specifically for athletes, make sure you check out

The line between amateur athletes and professional athletes is blurred. It used to be: ·       One is paid ·       One is not paid Today it is: ·       Both are paid ·       Each are paid in different ways Welcome to the ever-changing world of amateur sports, where players are (finally) compensated for the revenue they bring to their schools. Something that has taken far too long, but has provided athletes today with financial opportunities not seen by previous players. Those

The 2026 Reality Check Most business owners treat tax season as a historical reporting event. In 2026, if you aren't planning proactively, you are likely overpaying. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has restored some massive benefits like 100% Bonus Depreciation but it also introduced "High Earner Penalties" that can strip away your deductions if your Modified AGI exceeds $500,000 . If you are a business owner, this blog is for you. It will outline 5 simple ways to redu

I remember my first big league spring training. The veteran leadership had let us know the Major League Baseball Players Association was coming in the next day for our spring meeting. A naive 18-year-old, I had no idea what that meant or what we would be talking about. That meeting opened my eyes to the sacrifices former players had made to pave the way for current players. Everyone sees the ever-increasing salaries, but what many don't see is the greatest pension allowed und

Done correctly, players can get more than $16,500,000 in retirement plan benefits, countless tax savings, and access to lifelong health care. Retirement planning for professional athletes is a mix of understanding specific information and how it connects to your life. I had seen the big contract numbers. I had heard of the opportunities Major League Baseball players had. Yet, one thing I didn’t understand was the MLB benefits plan. What benefits do players get? How are those

Let me take you back to my signing day. I was 18 years old. No credit card. No clue how taxes worked. No idea what a “qualified account” was. And suddenly, I was a millionaire. We went out to celebrate with my family at a local ice cream shop. I remember sitting there thinking, "Is this real?" The next morning, I woke up and life went on, but with one major difference. The financial decisions I made from that point on would either set me up or set me back. For a lot of athlet

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Tax deductions are one of the most powerful tools business owners have to legally reduce taxable income. Whether you’re just starting out...