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Morgan Stanley's Global Sports & Entertainment group was designated as an Institutional Financial Advisor participant for the NFLPA.

Samuel Steinberger, Senior Technology Editor

August 7, 2020

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The Global Sports & Entertainment division of Morgan Stanley is an official “Institutional Financial Advisor” participant for the NFL Players Association, according to an announcement from the financial services firm. Last year, the NFLPA gave players access to advisors from select financial institutions, which are based on capabilities and the range of services offered.

As the newest participant, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment will now be able to work with football players that are members of the players union.

“As players continue to navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic, this could not come at a better time to help them build financial security,” said Dana Shuler, NFLPA senior director of player affairs, in a statement. “Our union’s player members will have the opportunity to work with yet another institution that possesses a strong reputation for financial services.” 

Morgan Stanley began working with the NFLPA in 2002, but didn’t receive designation as an Institutional Financial Advisor until now. “This designation marks the next chapter of our incredibly fulfilling partnership and allows us to bring the full services of our Firm to current and past NFL players,” said Mandell Crawley, head of the firm’s private wealth management group, in a statement.

Related:NFLPA Mandates Player Advisors Hold CFA or CFP Certifications

The firm's Global Sports & Entertainment division was founded in 2014. 

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About the Author

Samuel Steinberger

Senior Technology Editor, WealthManagement.com

Samuel Steinberger is Senior Technology Editor for Informa Connect’s WealthManagement.com. In his role, Mr. Steinberger provides the publication’s wealth and financial technology coverage. 

Mr. Steinberger’s editorial insight and familiarity with technology accelerates Informa’s growth within the financial advisor and wealth management communities, providing in-depth news for advisors and financial professionals. 

Before joining Informa Connect, Mr. Steinberger produced documentaries with former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien at Soledad O’Brien Productions (formerly Starfish Media Group). He specialized in research, shooting and editing, as well as finding distinct voices to explain topics like mental health, poverty and racial divide. 

Prior to joining Soledad O’Brien Productions, Mr. Steinberger managed multi-departmental technology projects for global legal technology leader Transperfect Legal Solutions. After obtaining his graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University, he completed his transition from technology management to media. 

Mr. Steinberger is an award-winning journalist, author and researcher who has written, edited and reported for a number of publications, including The New York Times, Financial PlanningAmerican Banker and PBS. He is founder of beverages publication Give Me Weird Drinks

Mr. Steinberger’s technology analysis and insight has been featured in several books on virtual and augmented reality. Mr. Steinberger has received awards and recognition for his reporting and research, including the American Business Media's prestigious Jesse H. Neal Award for editorial excellence.

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