Wealth planning is critical for pro athletes. Athletes generally receive most of their lifetime earnings within just a few years (in their twenties and thirties), decades before they are ready to retire. If you’re in the prime of your athletic career, you may be concerned with how to manage these earnings, optimize your taxes, and support your current lifestyle while planning for retirement. Sound financial planning will help you feel confident that your money will be there when you need it, especially after you retire from playing your sport and begin your long, post-career journey.