Seasoned financial advisors working with professional athletes
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you're a professional athlete facing a unique career timeline and fluctuating income, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these challenges over time. A common mistake is treating your financial planning like a standard career path, which can lead to missed opportunities and risks.
- Career length awareness. Confirm the advisor plans for shorter earning windows and the transition to post-athletic careers.
- Income variability management. Look for strategies that handle irregular paychecks and endorsement deals, not just steady salaries.
- Tax implications of contracts. Ask how they navigate complex contract structures and tax obligations specific to athletes.
- Long-term wealth preservation. Ensure they focus on sustaining your wealth beyond your active sports years, not just immediate gains.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David S
CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC
David Sadler's 23 years of experience and CFP® and PFS™ credentials equip him to address the unique financial challenges faced by professional athletes, including managing irregular income and planning for career transitions. Based in St. Louis, MO, he operates within Moneta Group Investment Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with diversified, multi-asset portfolio management and flat-fee structures, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee models.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $5,284,488
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Lisa D
CFP®, Series 63
Portsmouth, NH
Secure Planning, LLC
Lisa Dugan's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the unique financial challenges faced by professional athletes, including managing fluctuating incomes and planning for shorter career spans. Operating from Secure Planning, LLC in Portsmouth, NH, she offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, employs Modern Portfolio Theory, and integrates insurance planning, distinguishing her from advisors who may not provide such comprehensive, fee-flexible solutions.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $353,525
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David D
Series 63, Series 65
Phoenix, AZ
Merrill
David Dorward is well-equipped to support professional athletes in the US by focusing on wealth management and retirement income strategies tailored to fluctuating earnings and career transitions. With 30 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, he serves ultra-high net worth clients including athletes, offering active portfolio management and a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million, distinguishing him through his extensive credentials and personalized investment approaches.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Marnie H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Parsippany, NJ
SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC
Marnie Hards is well-equipped to support professional athletes in the US with her 21 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy, wealth management, and tax-loss harvesting. Operating independently through SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC, she offers flat-fee financial planning and manages $170 million in assets, focusing on passive, low-cost investments with a value tilt, which may appeal to athletes seeking long-term wealth preservation beyond their sports careers.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,128,947
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Michelle G
Series 66
Westlake Village, CA
Alteri Wealth
Michelle Gruber's 23 years of experience and focus on professional athletes equip her to address the unique financial challenges of fluctuating incomes and career transitions common in sports. Operating from Westlake Village, CA, she offers flat-fee estate planning and manages portfolios with a long-term, fundamental analysis approach, differentiating her through personalized strategies and a modestly sized advisory team managing $566 million in assets.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,678,088
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