Reid Shilling

A lot of capital is going into sports. Apollo is deploying $6B through its Sports Capital Fund. Apollo co-founder & CEO Marc Rowan said this ecosystem could generate $30B–$50B in origination opportunities over time (Q4 earnings call, Feb 9). TPG Sports just announced a $750M close in Q4. CEO Jon Winkelried highlighted a “robust pipeline” spanning sports operating companies and critical picks-and-shovels infrastructure (Q4 call, Feb 5). Sports is now a full institutional ecosystem — capital, infrastructure, data, and technology. I think we’re still early. #SportsInvesting #PrivateCapital #SportsBusiness

82

10 Comments

Trish Spurlin: Investments Director: Babson College, shares how a VC investor clarifies that decisions should be made case-by-case. They share the importance of playing the long game to give a 10x return, rather than taking chips off the table early. Venture capital is about the long-term vision. #venturecapital #investing #finance #longterm #returns

1

Manufacturing firms surveyed by Philly Fed expect prices paid to remain elevated in next 6 months (orange) despite seeing some easing in price pressures now (blue)

9

2 Comments

https://lnkd.in/gsEVC4VU J.P. Morgan launching an athlete advisory council with names like Tom Brady and Dwyane Wade is a clear signal: The wealth management industry is finally taking athletes seriously. That’s a good thing. For too long, elite athletes, despite earning at the highest levels, have not always had access to the kind of strategic, long term financial guidance they truly need. Seeing institutions lean in here is progress. But let’s be honest about what this actually is… This is branding. Tom Brady is not sitting down building financial plans. Dwyane Wade is not constructing tax strategies or estate structures. They are legends. Icons. Role models. But they are not Wealth Advisors. And that distinction matters. Because what athletes really need is not celebrity alignment. They need real advisors who understand: • cash flow volatility • short earning windows • complex tax exposure • post career transitions • long term legacy planning The opportunity here is massive. If this initiative brings more attention to the space, that is a win. But the real work still comes down to experienced advisors doing the detailed, disciplined, day to day work that actually protects and grows wealth. The future of athlete wealth management will not be built on star power. It will be built on expertise. #WealthManagement #FinancialAdvisor #FinancialPlanning #PrivateWealth #SportsBusiness #AthleteWealth #SportsFinance #FamilyOffice #HighNetWorth #UHNW #Investing #PortfolioManagement #WealthStrategy #FinancialLiteracy #LegacyPlanning #TaxStrategy #EstatePlanning #Leadership #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #AthleteBranding #NIL #CollegeAthletes #NFL #NBA #SportsIndustry #MoneyManagement #CapitalMarkets #RIA #AssetManagement #Growth

29