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

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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Draft day is electric. Years of work finally pay off - and for the first time, life-changing money is on the table. But here’s the...

This is a blog by Moment Private Wealth breaking down the NIL Playbook to reaching your full financial potential. How to keep, grow and protect you personal brand.

Your largest lifetime expense will be your tax bill. Take a moment and let that sink in. The biggest bill you will ever pay will be the...

When it comes to money and athletes, the questions are endless. Yet there is one question that rises above them all. I would argue that...

"How can someone blow all of that money?" Be honest, you have said it or thought it after seeing a professional athlete on the front page...

Let me set the stage for you: I had no experience. I had no bank accounts I owned. I had barely enough money to buy Chipotle. And......

The 2024/2025 NBA season is upon us. Organizations are preparing for a season they hope ends in lifting the Larry O' Brien Championship...

I have been investing money for 15+ years and the first 11 of those years I was a professional athlete. The best way for me to describe...

Pension plans used to be the most common retirement plan. Companies would pay its employers a salary with the promise of a pension once...

Just Google your name, what comes up? Well for most people, it might be a career accomplishment or their LinkedIn profile. For...

Every year the MLBPA or the Major League Baseball Player's Association speaks during Spring Training to players. Every year the messaging...

One of the greatest benefits afforded most employees is access to a 401(k) plan. But did you know, the NFL 401(k) plan, also called the...