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NFL Players' Podcast

Join Former NFL Veterans Sam Acho (Bills, Bucs, Bears & Cardinals), Zach Miller (Seahawks & Raiders), Jeff Locke (Vikings, Colts, Lions, 49ers), and college coach, Riccardo Stewart, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about the game, the business, and how players can achieve generational wealth.

Hosted by
Jeff Locke
Private Wealth Advisor
Riccardo Stewart
Director of Human Capital & Family Leadership
Sam Acho
Director of Human Capital and Impact
Zach Miller
Private wealth advisor
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Build Human Capital | NFL Players' Podcast #33

In this episode of the NFL Players’ Podcast, host Riccardo “Coach” Stewart, alongside co-hosts Jeff “The Professor” Locke, Zach “The Truth” Miller, and Sam “The Mayor” Acho, explore the cornerstone of multi-generational wealth—human capital.
October 14, 2024
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Unlocking the Financial Benefits of Week 3 in the NFL | NFL Players’ Podcast #32

In this episode, Riccardo Stewart, along with NFL alumni Jeff Locke, Sam Acho, and Zach Miller, dives deep into the significance of week three in the NFL season.
October 3, 2024
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The Multi-generational Wealth Game | NFL Players’ Podcast #31

September 27, 2024
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How to Not Go Broke | NFL Players’ Podcast #30

In this episode of the AWM NFL Players’ Podcast, hosts Riccardo Stewart, Jeff Locke, Sam Acho, and Zach Miller dive into the perennial issue of financial management among professional athletes.
September 20, 2024
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Giving Unlocks the Grip of Greed | NFL Players’ Podcast #29

Money is a tool to pay for the things we want and bless the people we love. NFL players can use their wealth to bless others through giving and sharing. Listen to today’s episode as the AWM NFL team teaches about the importance of giving.
September 6, 2024
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You Have to Have a Plan | NFL Players’ Podcast #28

Notorious Big Famously is quoted saying, “Mo money mo problems”. As NFL ultra-wealthy athletes more money usually means more complexity, complexity necessitates having a plan. In this episode, the AWM NFL team discusses the importance of financial planning for your future.
August 29, 2024
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4 Rules for Creating Multigenerational Wealth | NFL Players’ Podcast #27

Elite NFL players could create multigenerational wealth. However, making millions of dollars doesn’t equal multigenerational wealth. In this episode, the AWM NFL Team discusses the 4 rules of creating multigenerational wealth: money, knowledge, skill & discipline.
August 27, 2024
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Athlete CEO: Family Matters | NFL Players’ Podcast #26

Important to creating multigenerational wealth is choosing the right team. As an NFL player who helps you make decisions? What role should your parents and family play in making your decisions? Sam, Zach, Jeff, and Riccardo speak directly to the athlete and the family in this episode, providing guidance and wisdom.
August 14, 2024
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Athlete CEO: Allowing Your Priorities to Guide Your Investment Decisions | NFL Players’ Podcast #25

What guides your investment decisions? As an NFL player, pursuing multi-generational wealth, establishing your priorities is vital to success on and off the field. Listen as the AWM team discusses the importance of values and priorities in the context of being an Athlete CEO.
August 6, 2024
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Athlete CEO: Always Be a Pro | NFL Players’ Podcast #24

NFL players have the unique opportunity to become more than just players but also Athlete CEOs. Sitting at the top of their family business they make important decisions about generating and stewarding their talent and wealth. Assembling a team of qualified individuals can be difficult for athletes. In this podcast, the NFL AWM team discusses the importance of being a Pro on and off the field.
July 25, 2024
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Athlete CEO: Sports Agents & Financial Advisors | NFL Players’ Podcast #23

NFL players have the unique opportunity to become more than players but Athlete CEO. Sitting at the top of their family business they make important decisions about generating and stewarding their talent and wealth. Assembling a team of qualified individuals can be difficult for athletes. In this podcast, the NFL AWM team discusses the differences between two important parts of your team, Agents and Advisors.
July 17, 2024
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Trust Part 2: Estate Planning | NFL Players’ Podcast #22

A key component to creating multi-generational wealth is having a plan to pass on your wealth to the next generation. In this episode, the AWM Football team, Sam Acho, Zach Miller, Jeff Locke, and Riccardo Stewart begin discussing the importance of NFL players setting up a Trust and having proper estate planning.
July 9, 2024
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Trust Fund Baby | NFL Players’ Podcast #21

A key component to creating multi-generational wealth is planning to pass on your wealth to the next generation. In this episode, the AWM Football team, Sam Acho, Zach Miller, Jeff Locke, and Riccardo Stewart begin talking about the importance of NFL players setting up a Trust. What is a trust? Who needs a trust? When is the right time to set up a trust?
June 19, 2024
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What Does a Financial Advisor Do? | NFL Players’ Podcast #20

In this episode, the AWM team attempts to debunk the archaic view of a Financial Advisor’s job as handling investments only. NFL players need Advisors who provide comprehensive services not limited to only investments but much more.
June 11, 2024
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The "Why" Behind What We Do | NFL Players’ Podcast #19

In this episode, the AWM Football team, Sam Acho, Zach Miller, Jeff Locke, and Riccardo Stewart share their journeys into becoming Wealth Advisors to NFL Athletes. Listen to hear how their diverse backgrounds and upbringings come together in their pursuit to help NFL players create and sustain healthy, flourishing families.
June 4, 2024
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NIL Series: Investing - Paying Your Future Self | NFL Players’ Podcast #18

It is not a secret that NIL has made it possible for college athletes to make money before they get to the NFL. College collectives are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars up to millions of dollars to 18 to 22-year-olds. However, how prepared are these players to receive this money and make the best decisions? For the first time, student-athletes are Paying taxes, opening bank accounts, establishing credit, making significant purchases, etc. In this episode, we discuss the importance of investing early and wisely.
May 30, 2024
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NIL Series: #1 Destroyer of Wealth | NFL Players’ Podcast #17

It is not a secret that NIL has made it possible for college athletes to make money before they get to the NFL. College collectives are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars up to millions of dollars to 18 to 22-year-olds. However, how prepared are these players to receive this money and make the best decisions? For the first time, student-athletes are Paying taxes, opening bank accounts, establishing credit, making significant purchases, etc.
May 21, 2024
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NIL Series: Choosing a Bank and Building Credit | NFL Players’ Podcast #16

It is not a secret that NIL has made it possible for college athletes to make money before they get to the NFL. College collectives are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars up to millions of dollars to 18-22-year-olds. However, how prepared are these players to receive this money and make the best decisions? For the first time, student-athletes are Paying taxes, opening bank accounts, establishing credit, making significant purchases etc. This episode focuses on how to choose a bank & building credit.
May 15, 2024
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NIL Series: Choosing a Financial Advisor | NFL Players’ Podcast #15

It is not a secret that NIL has made it possible for college athletes to make money before they get to the NFL. College collectives are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars up to millions of dollars to 18 to 22-year-olds. However, how prepared are these players to receive this money and make the best decisions? For the first time, student-athletes are Paying taxes, opening bank accounts, establishing credit, making significant purchases etc. This episode discusses the importance of choosing the right financial advisors.
May 8, 2024
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15: NIL Series: Choosing a Financial Advisor

It is not a secret that NIL has made it possible for college athletes to make money before they get to the NFL. College collectives are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars up to millions of dollars to 18 to 22-year-olds.
May 8, 2024
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NFL Rookies: What to Expect & Things You Need to Know | NFL Players’ Podcast #14

The NFL concluded its 2024 NFL Draft. With 257 drafted rookies plus free agents, many players are joining an NFL franchise for the first time. Many players were prepared for pre-draft training, interviews, The NFL Combine, pro days, etc. However, many players are not prepared for the business and logistics of the NFL. In this episode, we lean on the AWM NFL team's experience to provide wisdom, perspective, and next steps on what will come now that players are drafted.
May 2, 2024
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The 4 Uses of Money: Investing and Saving | NFL Players’ Podcast #13

There is a game plan for Sunday games and a game plan for creating and sustaining multi-generational wealth. Sudden wealth is a gift but inherently comes with complexity. This episode discusses the 4 uses of money: Taxes, Spending, Sharing and Saving with an emphasis on investing.NFL players must have a strategic game plan for using their money to create multi-generational wealth.
April 23, 2024
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The 4 Uses of Money: Saving | NFL Players’ Podcast #12

There is a game plan for Sunday games and a game plan for creating and sustaining multi-generational wealth. Sudden wealth is a gift but inherently comes with complexity. This episode discusses the 4 uses of money: Taxes, Spending, Sharing and Saving with an emphasis on saving.NFL players must have a strategic game plan for using their money to create multi-generational wealth.
April 17, 2024
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The 4 Uses of Money: Giving | NFL Players’ Podcast #11

There is a game plan for Sunday games and a game plan for creating and sustaining multi-generational wealth. Sudden wealth is a gift but inherently comes with complexity. This episode discusses the 4 uses of money: Taxes, Spending, Sharing and Saving with an emphasis on sharing. NFL players must have a strategic game plan for using their money to create multi-generational wealth.
April 9, 2024
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The 4 Uses of Money: Spending | NFL Players’ Podcast #10

Many NFL players go from the lowest tax bracket immediately to the highest tax bracket overnight. This sudden wealth is a gift but inherently comes with complexity. Sadly, professional athletes are not given the same playbook as the ultra-wealthy when it comes to the tax game. In this episode, we answer questions about LLC, S-Corp, and some share great strategies to be generous.
April 4, 2024
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