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 nothing.

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 reduc

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

(How to keep more, protect more, and build what lasts.) If you're an athlete, your career will move faster than most people’s lifetime. Your earning years start earlier. Your peak is shorter. And your transition out of the game? It usually happens while your peers are just starting to hit their stride. That’s why your approach to wealth has to be different. It has to be smarter, more disciplined, and designed around your real timeline — not the one most people follow. At Mome

The biggest financial mistakes most MLB Draft picks make have nothing to do with baseball. They don’t come from strikeouts, slumps, or stat lines. They come from what happens off the field — and when they make their first financial decisions. And almost all of it comes down to one choice: They wait to hire their financial team. MLB Draft Window For most players, Draft Day feels like the finish line. But financially, it’s the starting block. Those first 30 days are when the mo

Have you seen the social media post about buying a G Wagon and writing it off for taxes. Well this is one of the most famous tax deductions business owners can take advantage of. We are going to dive into this strategy and more in this blog. Tax deductions are one of the most powerful tools business owners have to legally reduce taxable income. Whether you’re just starting out or running a 7-figure operation, knowing what you can write off and how to do it right can save you

“Wait, you mean to tell me I owe more in taxes?” This was me circa 2009 when it came time to file my tax return. You see, I had just signed my first MLB contract, paid what I thought was a king’s ransom in taxes, and here I was still owing more. Fast forward a few decades, and I have the opportunity to lead Moment Private Wealth. A financial planning firm that specializes in athlete wealth management. They say history repeats itself, and that certainly feels true as we advise

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 reality no one tells you: That headline signing bonus? It’s not what actually lands in your account. And the decisions you make in the first 90 days determine whether that moment becomes a launchpad for long-term wealth… or a story of missed opportunity. At Moment Private Wealth, this is where we come in. We help athletes take control of the money

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.

Why Business Succession Planning Matters More Than You Think Being a business owner is not for the faint of heart. You’ve taken risks, survived the valleys, and built something that not only provides for your family today — but could support generations if you plan wisely. Yet Business Succession Planning is often the last thing owners tackle. You’re busy solving today’s problems — who has time to think 10 years ahead? But here’s the thing: Without a plan, you’re gambling wit