Millions at 18, Broke at 30 (Unless a CPA/PFS Gets Involved)
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges of managing sudden wealth for young athletes and their families, particularly in the context of NIL deals.
Your client's kid just signed a D1 scholarship and an NIL deal. Now what? In this episode, Cary Sinnett sits down with Cameron Caprio, CPA/PFS and Founder of Venture Multi-Family Office, to unpack one of the fastest-growing planning challenges in the profession: helping young athletes (and their families) manage sudden, complex wealth before it slips through their fingers. The numbers are staggering. The NIL market is projected to top $2.5 billion in 2026. Yet 60% of former NBA players are reportedly broke within two years of retirement. The opportunity and the urgency couldn't be clearer. You'll hear Cameron and Cary dig into: What NIL actually is and why it's exploding The ideal advisory team for a rising athlete client How to build values-based plans that outlast the contract Why "self-limiting liquidity" might be the smartest move you make The behavioral risks that sink even the biggest payday Whether your client is an NIL athlete, a founder closing a liquidity event, or a spouse inheriting life-changing money, this episode is your playbook for sudden wealth done right. AICPA Resources: Article: The quarterback for client services Learning: Estate Planning Article: CPAs shape…
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