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UBS and the NFL Players Association

You, at the center of a winning team

If you’re an active or retired NFL player, having a financial advisor you can trust is critical. At UBS, a leading global wealth manager, our NFLPA Institutional Player Financial Advisors understand every dimension of the industry to address your individual needs. Whether it’s making the most of a signing bonus, maximizing your endorsement (or NIL) revenue or ensuring you have a comfortable retirement, we want to help you build a lasting legacy long after you leave the field.

A team led by one of you

I was a Pro Bowl player, captain of the Chicago Bears and played in the Super Bowl—a winner in every sense of the word. So why didn’t I have the right team to help me manage my finances? We will make sure you do.
Wale Ogunleye, UBS Head of Sports and Entertainment
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About UBS Sports and Entertainment

UBS is a leading global wealth manager with a team dedicated solely to helping athletes avoid common missteps and make the most of their wealth. Our specialized advisors have the expertise to help you pursue what matters most before, during and long after a professional career.

NFL Insights

Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins, NFL quarterback, discusses the mistakes he made after signing his first big contract, the importance of owning your financial success, and how family and faith plays a role.

Edgerrin James

After eleven seasons in the NFL, Hall of Famer Edgerrin James established himself as a self-made leader. In this conversation, Edgerrin talks about his transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship, overcoming obstacles and managing finances.

Osi Umenyiora

Osi Umenyiora, former NFL player and Superbowl champion, discusses the importance of legacy, the financial lessons he’s learned the hard way and how he ultimately took control of his wealth.

White papers

Whether it’s from signing bonus or contract extension, it’s common for athletes to experience financial survivors guilt. Creating a sound financial plan can help you set clear boundaries on who you help and help you stay on track for your own financial future. Get firsthand guidance from other professional athletes and entertainers on how to work through those feelings.

For professional athletes, determining how much of your wealth to share, with whom and when requires a thoughtful strategy. Stars who successfully navigate these expectations have solid financial plans to help them make intentional decisions for their own financial health hand the food of family and friends. How can you safeguard your money while supporting your inner circle?

As an athlete, how do you make a successful transition to your next career? One key is to identify—and harness—your natural talents. See how some of the world’s top athletes and entertainers are successfully planning for their next chapter.

If you're a young athlete, the door is open for you to capitalize on one of your most valuable assets: your "Name, Image and Likeness." But how do you make the most of your earnings and avoid common pitfalls along the way?

PlayersTV

UBS is the founding sponsor of PlayersTV, an athlete-owned TV network and media company showcasing sports lifestyle and entertainment. Together, we have developed original programming to bring sustainability, equality, financial literacy and wellness into focus for investors, entrepreneurs and the broader community of athletes. The UBS PlayersTV series features NFL players such as Travis Kelce, Austin Ekeler, Vernon Davis and more.

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Star Profiles

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How you manage your wealth has far-reaching effects. In our special white papers, 16 athletes and entertainers share their stories. Some were unprepared for the responsibilities that come with wealth. Others developed a steadfast plan from the start. All eventually went on to great financial success. The common thread? Find the right advisor, get involved and stay involved. Take a look. The lessons these athletes and entertainers learned could be helpful as you navigate your own journey with money. These star profiles feature former NFL players such as Brendon Ayanbadejo, Robert Bailey, Ben Coates, Edgerrin James, Mason Plumlee, Sage Rosenfels, and Osi Umenyiora.

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