UBS Sports & Entertainment

Let’s talk legacy: Helping you reach your highest financial goals

Incredible financial opportunities come your way. Who can you trust to help you make the right decisions for you, your career and your legacy?

We have the expertise to help you avoid common missteps, so you can pursue what matters most today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

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Wealth management for Sports & Entertainment professionals

Despite undisputed success in the sports and entertainment world, many pros still need guidance in the financial world. That’s why we have a team dedicated to providing exceptional advice and guidance to help agents, managers, owners, executives, and professionals see the big picture.

 

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UBS Arena x Conversations from HOT 97 Summer Jam

UBS Arena was proud to host the 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs), and serve as the official Wealth Management sponsor of HOT 97’s 2023 and 2024 Summer Jam concerts. Listen to the conversations below to hear how legendary artists are realizing their dreams and forging lasting legacies throughout the music industry.

Method Man

Musician and actor Method Man reflects on his legendary career as a member of the Wu Tang Clan and what legacy means to him. Listen to his full conversation with Wale Ogunleye, UBS Head of Sports and Entertainment to hear more about how he has become a master of his craft, and his advice to aspiring artists.

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UBS x Billboard Music & Money Series

UBS partnered with Billboard to help increase awareness about the financial resources and opportunities available to all entertainers. Check out our Music & Money series where we discussed trends and topics top of mind to individuals in the music industry. 

Sherrese Clark Soares

UBS’ Wale Ogunleye sat down with Sherrese Clarke Soares to explore her role within the world of music finance as the founder & CEO of HarbourView Equity Partners.

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Playbooks

Top 10 Money Lessons

Valuable financial tips for every athlete or entertainer.

Real Talkpdf, 69 KB

Questions you should be asking your financial advisor.

Go for the winpdf, 1 MB

Learn the fundamentals for developing a wealth strategy.

A game plan for your goals

Our approach can help you leave a legacy that matters.

 

PlayersTV content

Level Up

Level Up presented by UBS

Watch some of sport’s most successful athletes share their stories on money and listen to our UBS FAs discuss the importance of being financially fit.

E1: AJ Andrews (Pro softball) Why financial literacy matters

E2: Malcolm Brogdon (NBA) The mental game of money

E3: Sofia Huerta (NWSL) Money management 101

E4: Aerial Powers (WNBA) Credit and debt: Understanding credit worthiness

E5: Austin Ekeler (NFL) Navigating big decisions

E6: Hunter Greene (MLB) The art of legacy: Establishing and prioritizing long-term goals

E7: Michael Norman (Olympic Track) Taxes 101

E8: Kristi Castlin (Olympic Track) Relationships and money

E9: Georges Niang (NBA) Buying vs. renting

E10: Adrianna Franch (NWSL) Preparing for financial emergencies

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Previous event highlights

Art Basel

Amar’e Stoudemire, Bisa Butler and Larry Ossei-Mensah, and Wale Ogunleye pose for a photo with UBS logo in the background

Let’s talk legacy – Crafting the Future of Culture Impact

During Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, the Sports & Entertainment team hosted an inspiring dinner and conversation with three visionary figures in the worlds of sports and visual art – Amar’e Stoudemire, Bisa Butler and Larry Ossei-Mensah. Moderated by UBS’ Wale Ogunleye, the conversation explored the journey of collecting art, its philanthropic and cultural significance and the personal connections that shape the craft.

Learn more about Art Basel 2024

Read more about Art Basel 2023

Let’s talk legacy – a conversation on the art and business of music
 

Navigating wealth as an Athlete or Entertainer

How you manage your wealth has far-reaching effects. In our special white paper, 16 athletes and entertainers share their stories. Some were unprepared for the responsibilities that come with wealth. Others developed a steadfast plan from the start. All eventually went on to great financial success. The common thread? Find the right advisor, get involved and stay involved. Take a look. The lessons these athletes and entertainers learned could be helpful as you navigate your own journey with money.

Entertainers

Chamillionaire

Renowned rapper on overnight success and embracing your entrepreneurial side. “I got into investing by learning," he says.

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Kamal Gray

Hear how this GRAMMY® Award winner realized he needed a new money mindset and approach.

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Rico Love

The songwriter and producer openly shares his early missteps to help others.

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Otis Redding's family

Heirs have preserved Otis’s legacy for three generations. They tell us now how they did it.

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Ray Romulus

This artist explains how costly lessons learned years ago keeps him engaged with the investing process today.

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Joshua Schwartz

The creator behind the Gossip Girl TV series discusses how managing money well preserves creative freedom.

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Michelle Williams

The Destiny's Child performer talks record contracts and women's empowerment.

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Athletes & Entertainers Consultants

Experienced consultants dedicated to serving the sports & entertainment space

Overview

Our Athletes & Entertainers Consultants are a select group of UBS Financial Advisors who are accredited and designated to serve athletes, entertainers and those in their ecosystem. Their experience, knowledge and training equip them to provide solid financial advice to help these individuals plan for their legacy.

Wale Ogunleye

Head, Sports & Entertainment
Managing Director
Wealth Management USA
Team contact number: 201-352-7766

 

 

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