NFL Players' Podcast

Join hosts Riccardo Stewart, Sam Acho, Zach Miller, and Jeff Locke—NFL veterans with a combined 20 years of experience on and off the field—as they break down the "Four Ts" of investing for professional athletes: truth, touch, time, and tension. Drawing from their personal journeys and financial expertise, the team explores how to identify trustworthy advisors, navigate the relational side of wealth, practice patience amidst high-earning years, and tackle inevitable challenges along the way. If you want to make smarter decisions, build generational wealth, and avoid the common pitfalls NFL players face, this episode delivers candid advice and real-life stories you won’t want to miss.

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• Call or text: 602-989-5022
• Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/
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Chapters
(00:01) The Four Ts of Investing
(01:18) The Truth About Advisors and Incentives
(03:25) The Importance of Relationship and Trust
(06:45) Patience and the Role of Time
(09:21) Navigating Tension and Uncertainty

Join Riccardo Stewart, Jeff Locke, Sam Acho, and Zach Miller on this episode of the AWM NFL Podcast as they break down the path to building multi-generational wealth for professional athletes. The team dives into the fundamentals of investing, using relatable football analogies to unpack the three essential “buckets” every athlete should consider—from safeguarding your financial foundation to accessing exclusive private market opportunities. Drawing from their own careers and insider expertise, they reveal strategies, lessons learned, and what every player needs to know to sustain a legacy far beyond the playing field. Don’t miss this game plan for smart investing and family prosperity.

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• Call or text: 602-989-5022
• Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/
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Chapters
(00:01) NFL Players and the Path to Investing
(01:55) The First Bucket—Protective Reserve and Emergency Funds
(03:42) Early Lessons and Communicating Financial Foundations
(04:45) The Second Bucket—Public Market Investments
(06:41) Understanding Public Versus Private Markets
(09:02) The Third Bucket—Accessing Private Markets
(11:13) Progression and Planning for Multi-Generational Wealth

In this episode of the NFL Players' Podcast, hosts Riccardo Stewart, Zach Miller, Sam Acho, and Jeff Locke dig into the overlooked world of NFL player benefits. Drawing on their combined decades of on-field experience and financial expertise, they reveal the essential perks that every player—and their families—should know about, from retirement savings to insurance options and unique programs that unlock real long-term value. You’ll hear candid stories, eye-opening numbers, and practical advice on making the most of these benefits—whether you’re a current player, a retired pro, or part of an athlete’s support team. Discover how understanding and maximizing these resources can change the game for your financial future.

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• Call or text: 602-989-5022
• Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/
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Chapters
(00:01) Introduction to NFL player benefits
(01:11) Personal experiences with NFL benefits
(03:33) Important benefits every player should know
(05:52) Maximizing and tracking benefits for financial impact
(07:50) The advisor’s role in managing benefits
(09:55) Real-life impact of benefits after retirement
(12:27) Hidden benefits and maximizing opportunities

Join hosts Riccardo Stewart, Jeff Locke, Zach Miller, and Sam Acho as they unpack the often-overlooked NFL 401(k) and what every player needs to know about maximizing this valuable benefit. Drawing from real locker room experiences and expert financial advice, the team clears up common misconceptions, explains how the NFL’s unique employer match works, and reveals why many advisors fail to manage these accounts properly. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned vet, this episode delivers crucial insights to help you grow your money—on and off the field. Don't miss this conversation packed with practical tips and the inside scoop on building lasting wealth as an NFL player.

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• Call or text: 602-989-5022
• Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/
• X: https://twitter.com/awmcapital

Chapters
(00:01) Real locker room conversations about the NFL 401(k)
(03:23) How the NFL 401k works and its unique benefits
(06:04) Common misunderstandings and advisor limitations
(08:31) Steps to take for maximizing the NFL 401(k)
(13:02) The butterfly effect: what to tell rookies

On this episode of the AWM NFL Players' Podcast, host Riccardo Stewart is joined by Jeff Locke, Sam Acho, and Zach Miller to break down a topic every pro needs to understand: target date funds.

The team shares firsthand stories, demystifies how target date funds work, and examines why these investments may not be the right play for high-net-worth NFL athletes.

With real numbers, honest, hard-earned perspectives, and actionable advice, this episode offers the insider knowledge you need to make smarter decisions for your financial future. If you want to know what works—and what could be costing you millions—this conversation is a must-listen.

Connect with us

• Call or text: 602-989-5022
• Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/
• X: https://twitter.com/awmcapital

Chapters
(00:01) Family stories and investment analogies
(02:01) First encounters with target date funds
(03:03) What is a target date fund
(04:15) Advantages and origins of target date funds
(05:45) Disadvantages for NFL athletes
(07:29) Why customization matters for high-net-worth athletes
(09:57) Next steps if you have a target date fund

In this episode of the AWM NFL Podcast, hosts Riccardo Stewart, Zach Miller, Jeff Locke, and Sam Acho break down what it truly means to take a human-centered approach to wealth management for professional athletes. The team unpacks the stark differences between generic financial advice and the custom-built strategies of a family office, using insightful analogies from architecture and fashion to illustrate why one size does not fit all. With personal stories and real-world examples, they reveal how aligning your financial plan to your unique life, values, and legacy can have a transformative impact on long-term wealth. Tune in to hear firsthand how elite athletes can build lasting prosperity for themselves and their families.

Chapters
(00:01) Human centered financial planning
(02:40) Building your financial structure
(04:14) Model homes versus custom homes
(06:53) The custom fit approach
(09:58) Financial structures for high earners
(11:21) Listening to your story

Step inside this episode of the AWM NFL Podcast as Riccardo Stewart sits down with former NFL players Sam Acho, Jeff Locke, and Zach Miller for an unfiltered conversation about the realities behind wealth management for athletes. The team shares eye-opening stories from inside the league, reveals the surprising pitfalls most players face with advisors, and explains what it really takes to create lasting generational wealth. Drawing from personal experience and frank opinions, they unpack what makes a true family office and the essential steps athletes must take to protect their futures. If you want to hear the truth about money in the NFL from those who have lived it, this episode brings the playbook you need.

Connect with us

• Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/
• X: https://twitter.com/awmcapital
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/

Chapter Outline
(00:01) Why We Serve NFL Athletes

(01:06) Personal Motivation for Becoming Advisors

(03:04) Early Experiences of Player Advocacy

(06:04) The Value of Lived Experience

(09:13) Challenges and Industry Pitfalls for NFL Athletes

(12:46) Understanding True Family Office Value

(15:01) What to Expect Working with Us

Join hosts Riccardo Stewart, Jeff “The Professor” Locke, Zach “The Truth” Miller, and Sam “The Mayor” Acho as they break down what it really means to take a human-centered approach to wealth management for NFL athletes. This episode explores how identifying your unique needs, wants, and wishes lays the foundation for a financial strategy built around your life, not just your investments. You’ll hear candid stories from the locker room and real-world examples that go beyond the numbers—revealing how personal values and big dreams shape generational wealth. If you're ready for advice crafted for athletes by pros who’ve lived it, this conversation brings a whole new playbook to the table.

Chapter Outline
(00:01) Human-centered approach defined

(01:04) Moving away from one-size-fits-all advice

(03:27) Needs as foundational priorities

(05:16) Wants for lifestyle and fulfillment

(08:24) Wishes for legacy and giving back

(10:46) Aligning investments with personal priorities

It's OL Masterminds this week! And in this episode of the AWM NFL Player's Podcast, hosts Riccardo Stewart, Jeff Locke, Sam Acho, and Zach Miller take use behind the curtain of the business side of professional football for the players at OL Masterminds. Their aim is to show how athletes can capitalize on this opportunity to create, capture, and protect their value both on and off the field.

The team also shares practical stories and hard-earned lessons on maximizing contracts, building trusted advisory teams, and avoiding the common pitfalls that threaten a player's chances to build wealth. With honest, straight-up advice and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for both players attending OL Masterminds and any athlete looking to build a legacy and turn short-term earnings into lasting multi-generational wealth.

Some of the key moments:

• OL Masterminds is spotlighted as an important training ground where top offensive linemen invest in sharpening skills and building career value, under the same roof as Hall of Famers and leaders who have set the standard.
• The urgency of value capture is illustrated through Trey Smith’s leap from early paydays to becoming the NFL’s highest-paid guard within a single year, showing how quickly fortunes can shift for those ready to capitalize.
• We also set a warning for athletes: with contract dollars comes an influx of agents, advisors, and others seeking to join the team, many with unclear motives. Aligning incentives and demanding transparency—especially steering clear of “free service” red flags—is essential.
• Selecting your wealth team requires the same scrutiny as building a locker room: mentorship, true expertise, and rock-solid alignment of incentives override empty friendship or unqualified offers.
• The hosts recap a guiding four-part approach to wealth that underpins every play: create value as the athlete, capture it through contracts, convert it into sustainable resources, and continue it across generations—laying the groundwork for a 100-year family.
• Listeners are invited to reach out directly for practical support in assembling their front office for enduring family stewardship.

If you're an athlete and you've got questions, reach out to us at 602 989 5022, or learn more at athletefamilyoffice.com.

Hosts Riccardo Stewart, Jeff Locke, Zach Miller, and Sam Acho call the plays on one of the toughest challenges in wealth: sustaining it for generations. They break down what the stats really say—among families with $30M+ in assets, only 30% successfully hand wealth to their kids, and just 10% to grandkids. Through the lens of the athlete as CEO, the team outlines what it really takes to keep the family scoreboard lit for decades to come: real strategy, meaningful stewardship, and a clear sense of legacy.

Key Highlights

• Among families with $30M or more, only 30% pass wealth to children and a strikingly low 10% to grandchildren—true multi-generational success is rare without focused planning.
• Estate tax is a real opponent: with an exemption around $15 million, any amount over that mark is taxed at 40%, making careful planning essential to keeping more in the family line.
• Stewardship goes beyond asset transfers and focuses on fostering family governance by consciously preparing children and grandchildren to lead, protect, and grow family resources.
• Purpose-built trusts help fund education, provide first-home down payments, and deliver seed capital for new businesses, offering a runway for each generation to take meaningful first steps.
• Establishing private family foundations allows each generation to give back and actively manage the family's impact over time, keeping values and stewardship at the center of the legacy.
• At this level of wealth, a family office becomes essential, acting as a coordinated team to oversee everything from investments and tax to estate design and next-generation guidance.