Learn the latest insights related to the economy, markets, and personal insights from Shaun Melby, CFP®. He offers financial planning and investment management services in Nashville, TN.

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How Much Does An NFL Rookie Make After They Are Drafted?

The 2019 NFL Draft is going to be in Nashville this year and I couldn’t be more excited.  The NFL Draft is one of my favorite sporting events.  I love seeing a team’s strategy play out like a real-life chess board and I love seeing player’s dreams come true even more.  What comes with these dreams is a contract and one that will pay out a lot of money.  For many of these players, they become instant millionaires.  But for others drafted in the later rounds, they won’t be instant millionaires.  They will earn a great income, but they are going to be fighting for a roster spot every year to do so. 

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Here Is What A Financial Plan Looks Like - Do You Need One?

One of the questions we often get is “What does a financial plan look like”? Without actually seeing one, it can be difficult to wrap one’s head around. So look no further than this sample financial plan I completed for Jim and Pam Halpert (of “The Office” fame). While they lived in Pennsylvania for the show, in this plan they are living in Tennessee.

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Why I Started Melby Wealth Management

This may be the most personal and vulnerable post I will ever type. As a financial advisor, I have an in-depth view on client’s personal lives. I know your greatest fears, your greatest weaknesses, what keeps you up at night…and I help you overcome those. I can’t expect a client to be vulnerable with me if I can’t be vulnerable with them. It’s a two way street…so I’ll go first.

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