We work with established players and emerging football talent to preserve and grow their wealth.
We recognise that as a young professional footballer, your financial needs are unique.
SEDULO is a national advisory group, with offices in Manchester, London, Liverpool, Leeds, and Birmingham. We are uniquely placed as trusted advisors who can look after tax, accountancy, wealth management, financial planning, mortgages and much more.
Sport is in our DNA. From amateur teams to the premier league, we provide comprehensive, expert, financial guidance to players and clubs at all levels across the UK. This means they can focus on what’s important to them; the pursuit of excellence and setting new standards within their fields. We understand the physical and psychological strength and discipline required to succeed as an individual or as part of a team and we know how to use our own strengths and skills to best support yours. By working closely with you, your agent, and your parent(s), we will look after your finances so you can focus on your career.
We recognise that some careers last longer than others. The decisions that young sports people make now will have a direct impact on the kind of lifestyle they can sustain after retirement.
Your trusted advisors...
Ben Eastlake
FINANCIAL ADVISER AND PLANNER
Ben is a Chartered Financial Planner and has been supporting Sedulo’s Private Clients and High Net Worth individuals since joining the Wealth team in February 2021. Ben has worked with high-net-worth clients for over 7 years and is recognised and appreciated by clients and colleagues as a knowledgeable and experienced advisor.
Ben is authorised as an Independent Financial Adviser by the Financial Conduct Authority and can advise on Pensions, Investments, Protection and Estate Planning. Sedulo Wealth work independently of investment or financial providers, we act solely in your best interests.
Ben specialises in supporting professionals at all stages of their career to make good financial decisions, building long term security for them and their families. Ben can guide you through the complex financial world explaining the benefits and drawbacks of the decisions you make, building a comprehensive financial plan for you in the process.
Everyone’s career is different and there is no one size fits all approach to our advice. Taking a more relaxed, relationship focussed style than a traditional finance company allows us to build closer relationships with our clients and provide tailored advice to suit you.
Stephen Lynch
TAX AND ACCOUNTANCY
Stephen has extensive experience working with sports professionals, managing their interests from their first contract, through to their financial affairs when their playing career is over. Stephen understands the unpredictability of a career in sport and therefore appreciates the importance of assisting players to structure their assets in a manner which provides lifestyle and income opportunities outside of the game.
Stephen’s advice is tailored around:
- Contract structuring
- Tax projections
- Cash flow management
- Assisting with the tax treatment of agent’s fees and adhoc benefits
- Reviewing the availability of employment related expenses
- Managing their non-football income sources (sponsorship, commentary/media work, coaching, imagine rights, and growing property portfolio’s)
Stephen has closely managed players from the National League through to the Premiership and international football. There isn’t any scenario that he hasn’t encountered and is widely regarded as one of the most experienced advisors in his field.We are home to 180 enthusiastic consultants across the UK, including expertise from the UK's Top 10 firms, offering the know-how to support entrepreneurial businesses on their high-growth journey.
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