Greater Sports Wealth Creates Advisory Opportunities, Responsibilities
Athletes, entertainers, and creators often face unique financial challenges: short earning windows, complex tax obligations, and the pressure to plan for life beyond the spotlight.
In an interview with Family Wealth Report, Rockefeller Global Family Office Head of Sports & Entertainment and National Business Director James Beale delves into these obstacles, the rising need for holistic, values-driven financial guidance and how Rockefeller is helping clients navigating these spaces to build lasting wealth. “The wealth that [athletes and entertainers] earn can and should be multi-generational. Their needs go beyond just investments,” he said.
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