From the Locker Room to Legacy
Build Your Financial Game Plan.
From the Locker Room
to Legacy Build Your Financial Game Plan.
Today’s athletes are entrepreneurs. Whether you’re signing endorsement deals, managing sponsorship income, or building a personal brand, our CPA & Consulting Firm ensures you stay compliant, protected, and financially prepared for long-term success.
Professional bookkeeping made
simple, stress-free, and completely
tailored to you.
What is NIL?
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights allow athletes to earn income through endorsements, sponsorships, content creation, appearances, and personal branding. While these opportunities are exciting, they also create new financial responsibilities and tax considerations that require expert guidance.
At the Corey G. Patterson, CPA & Consulting Firm we help athletes turn NIL earnings into
lasting financial stability, with compliance, clarity, and confidence.
Our NIL Services Include:
Tax Strategy & Compliance
✔ Federal and state tax filing for NIL income
✔ 1099 management and estimated quarterly payments
✔ Audit protection and recordkeeping guidance
✔ Entity structuring for athletes (LLC or S-Corp)
CPA Insight:
NIL income is considered business income, and without proper planning, athletes can face surprise tax bills.
Our firm ensures every deduction, credit, and filing is handled correctly from the start.
✔ Federal and state tax filing for NIL income
✔ 1099 management and estimated
quarterly payments
✔ Audit protection and recordkeeping guidance
✔ Entity structuring for athletes (LLC or S-Corp)
CPA Insight:
NIL income is considered business income, and without proper planning, athletes can face surprise tax bills.
Our firm ensures every deduction, credit, and filing is handled correctly from the start.
Financial Planning & Wealth Management
✔ Budgeting for irregular income streams
✔ Savings and investment strategies
✔ College and professional career transition planning
✔ Retirement and long-term wealth preservation
CPA Insight:
We help athletes balance short-term earnings with long-term financial goals,
ensuring smart money decisions both on and off the field.
Brand & Business Consulting
✔ LLC and EIN setup for NIL income
✔ Contract and sponsorship evaluation (in collaboration with your agent or attorney)
✔ Revenue tracking and accounting for multiple endorsements
✔ Marketing expense and write-off optimization
CPA Insight:
Your NIL brand is your business. We help athletes build compliant financial systems that
keep endorsements organized and profitable.
Real Estate & Investment Guidance
✔ Property purchase planning for athletes
✔ Real estate investment strategy for passive income
✔ Depreciation and tax benefit analysis
CPA Insight:
Many athletes invest early in real estate, we guide these decisions
strategically to maximize return and minimize risk.
✔ Property purchase planning for athletes
✔ Real estate investment strategy
for passive income
✔ Depreciation and tax benefit analysis
CPA Insight:
Many athletes invest early in real estate, we guide these decisions strategically to maximize return and minimize risk.
Education & Financial Literacy
✔ One-on-one financial coaching for student-athletes
✔ Workshops for universities, athletic departments, and collectives
✔ NIL compliance education and tax preparation training
CPA Insight:
We believe knowledge is power.
Our firm partners with institutions to equip athletes with lifelong financial literacy.
✔ One-on-one financial coaching
for student-athletes
✔ Workshops for universities, athletic departments, and collectives
✔ NIL compliance education and tax preparation training
CPA Insight:
We believe knowledge is power.
Our firm partners with institutions to equip athletes with lifelong financial literacy.
We Serve
Collegiate athletes
(NCAA, NAIA, JUCO)
Professional athletes
and free agents
NIL collectives and management agencies
Athletic departments
and foundations
Why Choose Our CPA & Consulting Firm
✔ Expertise in tax strategy, business formation, and compliance
✔ Experience with athletes, entertainers, and multi-income clients
✔ Guidance that combines accounting, consulting, and wealth planning
✔ Nationwide and international service with personalized, one-on-one support
Build Your Financial Playbook
With Confidence
Schedule your Athlete NIL Consultation today and
start managing your income like a pro.
Schedule your Athlete NIL Consultation today and start managing your income like a pro.
Workshop Bonus:
“Financial Literacy for Athletes”
Take control of your money and your future. In this exclusive workshop, Corey G. Patterson, CPA, breaks down the essentials every athlete needs to understand about managing NIL income, budgeting wisely, paying taxes, and building long-term wealth. You’ll learn how to make smart financial moves today that protect your success tomorrow, on and off the field.
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