FINANCIAL EXPERTS CREATE SPORTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS ASSOCIATION

Phoenix, AZ – 12/6/04 – A group of leading financial advisors have come together to create the Sports Financial Advisors Association (SFAA) to address the unique financial requirements of sports professionals. The organization, a not for profit advisory association, was created to promote a network of licensed financial professionals that will provide first-class financial planning expertise to professional athletes, coaches, players associations, and athletic organizations. The announcement was made by Femi Shote, co-founder of SFAA.

“On many levels, sports professionals have unique financial needs beginning with careers that can place them in a position of great wealth,” commented Mr. Shote. He added, “However, there is a long list of challenges that can change that status almost immediately including short careers, financial mismanagement and fraudulent investments. The SFAA seeks to attract members who are licensed specialists in their respective financial fields and are dedicated to serving and understanding the unique needs of sports professionals.”

The SFAA’s founding members include Femi Shote , CFP® Mclean, VA, Jonathan Miller, CPA Phoenix, AZ, Andre Mirkine , CFP® Greenwich, CT and Michael Misner ,CFP® The Woodlands, TX. The four founding members have combined over 70 years of experience in the financial services industry and will serve as SFAA board members. Financial advisors with unique and specialized accreditations within the financial industry, that are interested in learning more about the SFAA and for membership information, should contact Andre Mirkine at andre.mirkine@wfadvisors.com.

The SFAA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote, to professional sports community, licensed financial advisors dedicated to working in the sports arena. SFAA members shall strive to maintain the highest standards of excellence and ethics. Athletes, their families, coaches, team executives, leagues, players associations and athletic organizations will know that SFAA members have the education, experience, integrity and resources needed to help them reach their financial goals. The organization will pursue these objectives by providing a broad range of member services including educational programs, networking opportunities, and an annual conference. Information regarding the SFAA can be found at www.sportsfinancial.org.