ATHLETE CENTER OF EXCELLENCETake control of your financial game
Whether you're signing your first NIL deal, at your professional peak or preparing for life after sports, having a financial plan is critical. The J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Athlete Center of Excellence (ACE) brings together industry planners – some former players themselves – and financial specialists to empower the athlete community with financial literacy across different career stages.
Our programs are built for athletes, guided by athlete experience.
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Student athletes and Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)
Manage your finances and your brand with these tools as you kick off 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 helpful 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 coaching can elevate your game, a trusted financial professional can help manage your wealth, allowing you to win in your sport while working to assist your financial future off the field. Download this resource for considerations when building a team of specialists.
Life after sports
Master your transition to a thriving post-sports career with these wealth management insights
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 in 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.
Meet the ACE team
Mikael Lemieux
J.P. Morgan Athlete Center of Excellence
“As athletes, our success in sports is built on disciplined habits and smart choices – the same is true with money. Guided by my experience as an athlete, my goal is to make financial education relatable for every athlete so you can build strong habits around your money and create financial freedom.”
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 throughout their career from NIL opportunities to life after sport.”
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