The value of stocks owned by ppl under 40 is up threefold in the 2020s
The share of IRA account owners under 30 has doubled in the past 10 years
Technology and lower fees have made it easier for young ppl to invest
This is good news
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The NIL Era Is Creating a New Generation of Wealth — Are We Ready?
The rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has fundamentally reshaped the financial landscape for student-athletes. What started in 2021 has quickly evolved into a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem, with projections growing from $1.67B to $2.5B in just one year.
But here’s what really stands out 👇
👉 Over 500,000 student-athletes are now managing income for the first time
👉 Many are first-generation earners without financial guidance
👉 And in some cases, earnings are being spent as quickly as they’re made
This isn’t just a shift in college athletics — it’s a transformational moment for financial planning.
💡 At AIM Wealth Advisory, we see a powerful opportunity to:
• Educate athletes and families on tax strategy, investing, and long-term planning
• Provide structure and accountability during a critical financial turning point
• Partner with the broader NIL ecosystem — from parents and coaches to agents and collectives
• Build relationships with the next generation of clients and wealth creators
The reality? Financial literacy is becoming essential in a space that wasn’t built for it.
✅ The advisors who lead with education — not product — will define this space.
💬 If you know a student-athlete, parent, coach, or family navigating NIL opportunities — let’s connect.
At AIM Wealth Advisory Group, we’re passionate about helping young earners protect, grow, and make the most of their opportunities from day one.
📩 Message me directly or reach out to start a conversation. Referrals are always appreciated.
🏁 The NIL era isn’t just changing sports… It’s shaping the future of wealth.
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The Impact Of CFP Certification On How Much A Financial Advisor Makes ➡️ The results were striking. 👀 When measuring the median revenue of non-CFP professionals vs CFP professionals, the study found those who had earned CFP certification generated substantially higher revenue in their businesses. The results were true amongst both solo advisors (CFP vs not), and team practices (that either included a CFP professional on the team, or not). And notably, the results were not merely driven by the fact that CFPs may be more experienced. https://t.co/mZsIoLvdFk #CFPcertification https://t.co/YF5n34gdEv
My advice to HS/AAU Ball Players.
Rankings mean nothing when you’re on the court.
Also, make your teammates better > focusing on being recruited or who’s watching.
Just keep working, keep improving, keep making your team better.
Good Luck!
Why ChatGPT Is No Threat To Real Advisors: The most likely legacy of ChatGPT and AI for financial planning is not to replace financial advisors, but to help them increase their productivity by streamlining more of the middle and back office tasks and processes. https://t.co/TEMgxIqM4T
The older I get, the more I realize intelligence is overrated. Intelligent people are more likely to overthink, overplan, and overanalyze. They hide behind motion that doesn't create progress. They fear the judgment of others if they're proven wrong.
The truth is that intelligence is abundant. Courage is not. The people you admire are the ones who had the courage to act. They aren’t more talented than you. They aren’t smarter than you. They just took action when you didn’t.
I often wonder how many extraordinary people wasted their entire lives waiting for permission that never came. Permission isn't granted. It's taken. You get to tap yourself in whenever you want. You can just do things.
Courage beats intelligence.
A guy emailed me:
"Financial advising seems like the perfect prey for AI to take over almost immediately."
Here's my take:
AI will help DIY investors
AI will also help financial advisors & their clients
Everyone will be better off
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Shout Out, Cal State East Bay Basketball! 34-0, the only unbeaten team in the NCAA, after tonight winning the Div II West Region, 73-58 over Point Loma. The Pioneers advance to the March 25th Elite 8 in Pittsburgh, Pa @eastbaymbb@CalStateEastBay@NCAADII#Pioneers#Unbeaten
Cal State East Bay is the only team in all of small college basketball (NCAA DII, NCAA DIII, NAIA or NCCAA) that will enter their respective national tournament as an undefeated team. The Pioneers are 30-0! Congratulations to @EastBayPioneers@NCAADII