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College Planning for Athletes with Justin King from L.I.G. Sports Group (Ep. 23)

College Planning for Athletes with Justin King from L.I.G. Sports Group (Ep. 23)

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In the landscape of college sports, the concept of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has emerged as a game-changer for student-athletes and represents a profound shift in how collegiate athletes can engage with their personal brands and seize opportunities beyond the playing field.

In this episode of the Monetary Mixtape podcast, Will Hoffman sits down with Justin King, Founder of L.I.G. Sports Group to delve into the world of NIL and the opportunities it presents for college athletes. Listen as Justin emphasizes the importance of athletes building an authentic brand so they can earn money through endorsements and social media, and he also debunks the misconception that NIL is solely about quick money. 

Join the discussion as Will and Justin touch on:

  • The potential benefits and challenges of the new NIL
  • How to determine the value and potential monetary benefits for high school athletes 
  • How high school athletes can carry over their NIL endorsements to college
  • The importance of evaluating opportunities at different campuses
  • How you can benefit from early exposure to professional marketing in sports and the differences between team sports and individual sports
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Justin’ King’s career in the sports industry began at 9 years old when he was quickly immersed in the game while serving as a ball boy and equipment manager for the Duquesne University Dukes in Pittsburgh, PA.

King has a breadth of experience in every aspect of the football industry. In 2014, he joined the Cleveland Browns’ scouting department, where he worked on a college scouting analytical project for the 2014 NFL Draft.

 After garnering success as a business development manager for ATI Physical Therapy in Dallas, TX, King joined his alma mater, Penn State University, as a Recruiting Coordinator in 2017. During that time, King identified and recruited top talent across the country, securing the highest-ranking recruiting class in PSU history in 2018 and achieving an average commit rating of 92.12 with the 2019 recruiting class (which ranked 3rd in the country). King also earned an M.S. in Sports Administration from the University of Miami (FL).

In 2019, King was selected by Commissioner Oliver Luck and SVP Doug Whaley to join the XFL League Office in Stamford, CT as the Manager of Football Operations. There, King oversaw football operations and college personnel and led the integration of the new playing rules and innovative gameplay to ensure continuity, safety, and entertainment value for fans.

 King is a leader amongst men with a passion for mentoring young professionals in the field. He is regarded by friends, family, and acquaintances as a knowledgeable, no nonsense, dependable resource and ally with a competitive drive for excellence and keen emotional intelligence. He currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife and daughter.

About Our Host: 

Will Hoffman is a financial advisor and the Founder of Hoffman Wealth Management, a firm dedicated to helping professionals create wealth plans that revolve around their financial goals. Will has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is passionate about becoming his client’s most trusted financial ally. 

Justin King and L.I.G. Sports Group are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial and Hoffman Wealth Management.

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Education Planning Series: Collegiate Funding Solutions with Roger Lorelle (Ep.13)

Education Planning Series: Collegiate Funding Solutions with Roger Lorelle (Ep.13)

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Are you concerned about the rising cost of college tuition, and how you will afford to send your child for post-secondary education?

Don’t panic just yet! 

In this podcast episode, we chat with Roger Lorelle, President of Collegiate Funding Solutions, about how this state-of-the-art college-planning software combined with support from your financial advisor can help you pay for tuition and continue to save for your retirement. 

Listen as Roger shares:

  • Expert insights and advice on how families can better plan and pay for college 
  • How advisors can leverage the technology of Collegiate Funding Solutions to simplify college planning and maximize savings for their clients
  • Strategic ways to shop for colleges that offer good financial aid packages
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Roger founded Collegiate Funding Solutions in 1998 with the mission of helping families save ON and not just for the cost of a college education. CFS launched the first web-based college planning software for financial advisors in 2005, so that advisors could deliver significantly more value to their clients with college-bound children,

helping them to send their children to college without wiping out their retirement savings or incurring suffocating student loan debt.

For over 20 years, CFS has partnered with financial advisors and organizations. CFS provides them with the capability, expertise, education and support necessary to help families save ON, not just for the cost of college and send their children to the right college, for the right reasons and at the right price.

In addition, Roger and his team of subject-matter experts at CFS deliver educational workshops to parents of college-bound children on a variety of college planning, admissions, financial aid and college funding topics.

Roger Lorelle and Collegiate Funding Solutions are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial, Hoffman Wealth Management, or Private Advisor Group.

About Our Host: 

Will Hoffman is a financial advisor and the Founder of Hoffman Wealth Management, a firm dedicated to helping professionals create wealth plans that revolve around their financial goals. Will has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is passionate about becoming his client’s most trusted financial ally. 

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Private Advisor Group, a registered investment advisor. Private Advisor Group and Hoffman Wealth Management are separate entities from LPL Financial. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

The LPL Financial registered representative(s) associated with this website may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed.  No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.

 

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Education Planning Series: Your Guide to Navigating the FAFSA (Ep. 11)

Education Planning Series: Your Guide to Navigating the FAFSA (Ep. 11)

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Do you need clarification on what a FAFSA is, and how you can receive student aid to help pay for your child’s college education?

Welcome to the first in a series of episodes focusing on Education Planning!

In this episode, Tina Steele, founder of The FAFSA Guru, discusses navigating the process of submitting a FAFSA, and securing your child’s best financial assistance package. She also shares ways to avoid the common mistakes that could cost you thousands, and guides listeners on the ins and outs of the process to ensure you’re getting the most financial aid possible.

Join the conversation as Tina discusses:

  • The importance of filling out the FAFSA form every year 
  • How to avoid common mistakes when filling out the application
  • What additional documents are required by some colleges for eligibility
  • Options surrounding scholarships and government grants
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Tina began her career in higher education just out of high school when she landed her  first “real job” working in a financial aid office. She quickly realized that she loved helping students navigate the college planning and financial aid process and achieve their dreams. It also inspired her to get her own Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. 

Over the last thirty years she has worked directly in the financial aid office at several public and private colleges and she also spent 10 years facilitating college planning and financial aid workshops across the state of Maine for a federally funded grant program aimed at helping disadvantaged students aspire to and pursue college. 

Now as the owner and Founder of The FAFSA Guru Tina guides families through the overwhelming financial aid process. She has a number of programs and services she offers in addition to zoom and phone consultations. She created this business to offer help to families at an affordable price as working with Educational Consultants can cost thousands of dollars. You can learn more by visiting her website at thefafsaguru.com.

Tina Steele and The FAFSA Guru are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial, Hoffman Wealth Management, or Private Advisor Group.

About Our Host: 

Will Hoffman is a financial advisor and the Founder of Hoffman Wealth Management, a firm dedicated to helping professionals create wealth plans that revolve around their financial goals. Will has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is passionate about becoming his client’s most trusted financial ally. 

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Private Advisor Group, a registered investment advisor. Private Advisor Group and Hoffman Wealth Management are separate entities from LPL Financial. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

The LPL Financial registered representative(s) associated with this website may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed.  No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.

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