PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

It’s not about how much you make; it’s about how much you keep.

Think about the long run. Your professional athletic career is temporary. We will help you to achieve your long-term financial goals and invest your earnings in a strategic way that aligns with those dreams long beyond your playing career.

Becoming a professional athlete is by far the hardest part, congrats! You are the .01% of all athletes that had a dream to be at the top of their game and you have made that dream a reality. Going from a college student or straight out of high school to a professional athlete presents new challenges such as sudden wealth, taxes, mortgages, investment decisions, insurance, and money management.

Too often we hear stories of athletes who had everything and lost it all due to the wrong purchasing decisions and impulsive investment strategies. Don’t be a statistic that can be added to this story. As a former professional baseball player, Jason has seen these cases and has made a commitment and mission to help athletes invest their hard-earned money wisely and with precision.

FINANCIAL TEAM

As an athlete you need a financial team in place that you trust and can rely on. This team consists of: attorneys, CPAs, your agent, and a financial advisor. The financial advisor is the quarterback that leads the drive and not only advises you on how to invest your money but where.

Not every financial advisor understands sudden wealth, player contracts, player bonuses, player lifestyle, uneven cash flows, deals with short- and long-term disability, possibly having to retire at a young age, and having to pivot into a new career path. Jason and his team realize that professional athletes have unique financial needs. Working with professional athletes requires a fully comprehensive approach which encompasses the overall financial position of the client, not just their investments. As an athlete you strive to be the best. To play at your highest level, you hire the best coaches, trainers, and dietitians. You should have the same mentality when it comes to your wealth planning. Choose a financial advisor with the skills and experience you need to help you achieve your financial goals.

WHY HIRE JASON VAN SKIKE AND HIS TEAM?

As a former professional athlete, Jason understands the lifestyle and the unique needs that are required to perform at the highest level. Jason offers more than just investment advice, he can provide family office wealth management, taking care of your planning needs, and allowing you to focus your time and attention on what you do best. Below are the services Jason and his team provide to professional athletes to help them make solid and sound financial decisions during their pro career, post career, and in their retirement.

    • We can work with your financial team – lawyer, CPA (accountant), publicists, insurance agent, etc.
    • Investment Portfolio Creation
    • Tax Planning
    • Financial Planning
    • Estate Planning
    • Charitable Gift Planning
    • Review and evaluate any possible business opportunities presented to you
    • Capital Access*
    • Budgeting
    • Work with you regarding financial assistance to any family members
    • Planning related to large purchases
    • Financial planning related to contract evaluation
    • Income planning related to any potential contract changes or from other income sources (endorsements/promotional appearances)
    • Post-career preparation planning
    • Access to client appreciation events with networking opportunities
    • Financial planning related to contract evaluation
    • Income planning related to any potential contract changes or from other income sources (endorsements/promotional appearances)
    • Post-career preparation planning
    • Access to client appreciation events with networking opportunities
    • Home (personal) or gift for family members
    • Rental properties
    • Debt management planning mortgages, financing options, and credit
    • Work with you on any possible estate planning issues; financial assistance to any family members

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