FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR ATHLETESFrom NIL money to professional deals and life after sports​

Your talent and unwavering dedication to your sport have created a new world of financial opportunities and challenges. ​Level up your money skills with J.P. Morgan’s educational resources curated for athletes.

Elevate your financial game with these actionable insights

Just as your athletic career progresses, your financial education should grow and adapt as well. The J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Athlete Center of Excellence (ACE) unites top industry planners and thought leaders who understand what it means to be an athlete today. Through ACE, you’ll gain access to a thoughtfully curated collection of checklists, guides and insights to help you boost your knowledge in wealth planning, banking, lending, investing and retirement.

Student athletes and Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)

Manage your finances and your brand with these resources as you kickstart your athletic career

Financial checklist for student athletes

As a student athlete, you face unique financial opportunities and challenges. Use this guide to help take control of your finances with more confidence – covering essential topics for athletes like understanding investment basics and navigating NIL income.​​

Professional athletes

Maximize your prime with these educational resources

Financial checklist for professional athletes

As a professional athlete, your financial landscape is complex and ever-changing. Use this checklist to help take charge of your finances, manage what you’ve earned and confidently plan your future.​​

Guide to building your high-performing team

Just as you may benefit from effective coaching, a trusted financial professional can help you manage any sudden wealth, allowing you to focus on your game while working to help secure your financial future. Download our resource to discover key factors to consider when building a winning team of specialists, such as a financial advisor.​

Life after sports

Master your transition to a thriving post-sports career with these wealth management insights

Plan for your next chapter with these strategic insights

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Beyond the game: Mastering your transition to a thriving post-sport career

Gain strategic guidance to navigate life after sports with confidence, from relocation and income planning to building a lasting legacy.

Asset allocation and why it matters

Asset allocation refers to the ratio of securities in your investment portfolio. Learn about how to invest different types of assets to meet your goals.

How to make strategic cash bucketing work for you

Bucket budgeting is a simple strategy that can help you handle complex financial planning needs. Learn how this technique can help you make the most of your strategic cash.

Financial knowledge is power – and it grows with you

Whether you're signing your first NIL deal, in your professional prime or planning to transition to life after sports, staying financially sharp is essential. Ongoing education and guidance can help set you up to keep winning over the long term.

The Athlete Center of Excellence (ACE)

The Athlete Center of Excellence was established to empower the athlete community with financial literacy across the stages of their career, from emerging talents to current professionals and athletes looking for ways to sustain their success beyond their playing years.

Mikael Lemieux

J.P. Morgan Athlete Center of Excellence

“Training and preparation are key to athlete success – and the same is true for personal financial success. Guided by my experience as an athlete, my mission is to empower athletes at every stage with the resources and knowledge to build financial security through smart habits.”

Mikael Lemieux

Adam Frank

Head of Wealth Planning and Advice

“The J.P. Morgan Athlete Center of Excellence is intended to provide educational resources created for athletes by athletes. We strive to help athletes plan for every stage of their career from NIL opportunities to life after sport.”

Adam Frank

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