Episode 38: How High-Net-Worth Clients in Sports, Music & Entertainment Preserve Wealth cover art

Episode 38: How High-Net-Worth Clients in Sports, Music & Entertainment Preserve Wealth

Episode 38: How High-Net-Worth Clients in Sports, Music & Entertainment Preserve Wealth

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

 Ever wonder why so many athletes and entertainers go broke after massive paydays—and what it really takes to build lasting wealth? This episode pulls back the curtain on the financial realities behind fame and fortune.In this episode of Sterling Insights, Roger sits down with Richard McWhorter, Managing Partner at SRM Private Wealth and advisor to ultra-high-net-worth clients in sports, music, and entertainment. Together, they explore how high-earning clients can preserve and grow wealth amid fame, fortune, and financial complexity, sharing valuable insights and practical tips for listeners. Richard draws from his extensive experience to discuss the behavioral, structural, and industry-specific challenges that top earners face, offering actionable advice for advisors and professionals who serve affluent clients in high-profile industries. This episode is a must-listen for wealth advisors, family office professionals, and anyone navigating the unique financial landscape of celebrity clients, providing both knowledge and tools to navigate this important subject.Key Takeaways:● 🧠 Behavioral Finance Matters: Why mindset and spending habits often matter more than income for long-term financial success.● 💸 Big Money ≠ Big Net Worth: How taxes, agents, and lifestyle costs shrink massive paydays fast.● 🧾 Planning Beats Headlines: Why flashy contracts don’t guarantee wealth—and how proactive planning makes all the difference.● 🛠️ Custom Approach is Key: Why no two clients are the same, and every financial strategy must be deeply personalized.● 🛡️ Avoiding Conflicts of Interest: How independent advising and transparency help protect clients and build trust.Quotes from Richard McWhorter:● “If I make $10 million, I might only keep $3.94 million—and that’s before I start spending.”● “Don’t come in here and tell me you’re going to make me rich. I am rich. Just don’t mess it up.”● “Each client is a different human being. You have to understand the person before you build the plan.”🔗 Conclusion: Serving ultra-high-net-worth clients takes more than technical skill—it requires trust, customization, and a deep understanding of human behavior.Connect with Richard McWhorter:Website: https://srmprivatewealth.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-mcwhorter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.