Athletes

We understand that athletes, and other sports professionals, require specialized financial and tax planning advice throughout their professional career and into retirement.

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Michael Capobianco

Investment Advisor

Customized financial coaching for sports professionals


Built for Athletes

Financial strategy for professional and emerging athletes navigating rapid success, opportunity, and transition.

An athletic career often creates unique financial opportunities — along with equally unique challenges.

Sudden increases in income, short earning windows, career uncertainty, public visibility, family obligations, and long-term planning decisions require a disciplined and coordinated approach.

I work with athletes and their families to help create structure around wealth, protect against unnecessary risk, and build long-term financial stability beyond the playing career.

How We Help

Managing High-Income Earning Years

Create tax-efficient strategies designed to help maximize earnings during peak career years.

Investment & Wealth Planning

Build disciplined investment strategies aligned with long-term financial goals and lifestyle priorities.

Career Transition Planning

Prepare for life after sport with proactive financial planning and long-term wealth preservation strategies.

Family & Legacy Planning

Help support parents, spouses, children, and future generations through thoughtful estate and wealth transfer planning.

Risk Management & Protection

Coordinate insurance, liquidity planning, and financial safeguards designed to protect both assets and lifestyle.

Integrated Financial Coordination

Collaborate with accountants, lawyers, agents, and other professionals to help ensure every aspect of your financial life works together cohesively.

A Long-Term Approach

Athletic careers can change quickly. A disciplined financial plan provides clarity through both opportunity and uncertainty.

Through ongoing planning and regular review, we help athletes stay focused on both present priorities and long-term financial independence.

The Advantage of RBC Wealth Management

Backed by one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, clients benefit from integrated access to:

  • Personalized investment management
  • Advanced financial and retirement planning
  • Estate and trust strategies
  • Private banking solutions
  • Coordinated support across their full financial picture

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