When you’re constantly in the spotlight, you need a business advisor who understands the importance of discretion while standing by your side. We offer a comprehensive CPA service tailored to athletes, entertainers, broadcasters, sports franchises, and charitable foundations.
At Smart Accountants, we work with our sports and entertainment clients to maximize revenue, manage expenses, safeguard wealth, and ensure long-term financial security—well beyond their careers. Our team brings specialized knowledge of the U.S. Tax Code as it pertains to professional athletes and entertainers, so you can trust us to handle your financial needs with expertise.
From complex salary contracts and touring agreements to endorsement deals, royalties, and investments in business and real estate, we provide more than just financial advice. We also help clients explore new ventures, such as automobile dealerships, restaurants, tech startups, construction projects, real estate investments, and even baseball stadium or training facility developments.
As a full-service solution for athletes, entertainers, broadcasters, sports franchises, and charitable foundations, we’re here to support you with:
• Structuring endorsements, contracts, touring, recording, and employment agreements
Managing contractual and non-guaranteed income (e.g., prize money)
• Managing contractual and non-guaranteed income (e.g., prize money)
• Coordinating with external attorneys for real estate transactions
• Preparing detailed quarterly financial statements and net worth analysis
• Monitoring investments and providing regular reports.
• Managing personal liability and insurance protection.
• Comprehensive tax and estate planning.
• Strategic tax planning, minimization, and compliance (both domestic and international)
• Establishing domicile to reduce state tax exposure
• Structuring corporations/LLCs and trusts for asset protection
• Tax structuring for contract income (especially during free agency)
• Implementing estate and trust plans
• Recommending and establishing charitable foundations and projects
• Minimizing estate taxes
• Life insurance planning
• Developing and strategizing business plans
• Acquisition support and due diligence
• Conducting research and analysis
• Technology consulting
• Building back-office operations
• Bill paying and bookkeeping
• Setting budgets and annual goals
• Special services (mortgages, credit cards, car leases, etc.)
• Private aircraft charter or fractional share purchases
• Tracking and managing personal expenses
We offer a personalized, comprehensive approach to financial management so you can focus on what matters most—your career and future success.