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OUR MISSION

We partner with Trademark Capital Management, Inc. ("Trademark Capital"), a registered investment advisory firm, to offer customized investment management, tax coordination, and financial planning services designed to help our clients achieve their financial goals. Our mission is to help athletes build and preserve their wealth, both during and after their sports careers. We understand the unique financial challenges that athletes face and we are committed to providing them with the knowledge and expertise they need to achieve their financial goals.

OUR TEAM

Joe Ezernack

Joe Ezernack is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Trademark Capital. He has a passion for investing assets in a way that recognizes that the term “investors” is not an abstract idea; investors are real people with real wealth goals.

Grant Parker

Grant is the Director of Operations at TSM. Before coming to TSM, he was an agent aspirant and investment advisor with a local State Farm agency. Prior to that, he was a MLB scout in his native Southern California for 12 years, coached and developed high school through professional players for 15 years, and worked in various other capacities in and outside of MLB. He graduated with a MA in Sport Management from University of San Francisco.

Shane Strickland

Shane is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he played basketball and has been working with professional athletes for over 10 years. Shane and his wife, Robyn, have two daughters Gracie and Lilly. In his free time, you can find Shane on a golf course or fishing.

Jillian Stopperich

Jillian gradated from University of Georgia where she was on the Equestrian team and won the National Championship. Jillian was a part of the recruiting staff for the University of Georgia football team where they won the SEC Championship. In her free time, Jillian enjoys riding horses and spending time with her family.

Kevin Rice

Kevin is the Director of Baseball Operations at TSM. He studied and played baseball at Troy University. After his playing career came to an end, he began coaching and scouting. He has been working with professional athletes for 7 years, and he lives in Marietta, Georgia.

Blake Bilz

Blake is a graduate of the University of Georgia, with a degree in Sports Management. During his time at UGA, he was a part of the UGA football coaching staff for 5 seasons. With 2 National Championships and 2 SEC Championships, Blake helped with the defensive backs. In his free time, you can find Blake on a golf course.

Hours of operation 

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat-Sun: Closed

Trademark Sports Management is a collaboration of two companies: Trademark Sports Management, which supports the unique needs of college and professional athletes and Trademark Capital Management Inc., a registered investment adviser offering financial planning and advisory services. Clients wishing to engage the services of either of the firms must contract with each firm separately and render fees as specified under each arrangement. Trademark Sports Management and Trademark Capital Management Inc. share some common ownership.

Registration of investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

 

The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal.

 

Trademark Sports Management is a dba of Trademark Sports Company, LLC.

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contact us

320 E Clayton St, Suite 516

Athens, GA, 30601

 

Mail: sports@trademarkcapital.com

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