Investing: The Time is Now

If you’re thinking about investing, the chances are you should.

Sports World sat down with Alliance Investments’ Managing Director, Ronnie Garrett, to discover why there is never a bad time to begin your investment journey as a footballer, ensuring long-term financial security at any stage of your career and beyond. Beyond the glitz and glamour of professional sport, careers can be unstable, with the threat of injury and transfer posing constant uncertainty – particularly in the fast-paced world of football. That’s why capitalising on investments at any point in a footballer’s typically short career is the key to unlocking financial freedom, especially once retirement beckons.

The problem is, that not many know where to start. Footballers are busy and don’t have time to learn about the ins and outs of investing. This is where Alliance Investments, the industry-leading real estate specialists, step in.

Alliance Investments has become the go-to advisory firm for high-net-worth individuals looking to harness their financial potential, with a bespoke service designed specifically to yield maximum returns with minimal complications. But this isn’t just any ordinary investment firm, Ronnie and his team boast a wealth of strategic experience to help players both execute and achieve their investment goals, working closely with them on a personal level to return results that are perfectly aligned with the players’ ambitions.“We have a real vested interest in the players’ lives,” says Ronnie. “They’re human beings, with families and everything in between, so we resonate with them. They need to know that investing is so easy to do. They just need the right person to hold their hand throughout the process and guide them through it, simplifying the process from start to finish.”

PLUS POINTS

+ BESPOKE SERVICE TO SUIT EACH BUYER.

+ FULL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FROM PURCHASE, MORTGAGE, RENTALS, COMPANY SET-UP FOR TAX EFFICIENCY

+ THE BEST EXCLUSIVE INVESTMENT OPTIONS ALL OVER THE UK

EARLY INVESTMENTS (Age 18-27)

Investing early can yield significant advantages for footballers in the infancy or peak of their careers. Establishing a residential income in your early-to-mid 20s can provide long-term benefits for both them and their family. “You can start with one property per year, the idea is to identify high growth and high yielding opportunities to maximise the return on investment,” says Ronnie. “Over time the properties will increase in value along with a strong rental yield. If done right, you can earn passive income – in some cases I’ve seen players earning more post-football than they were whilst playing!”

He continues, “each portfolio is bespoke and built to the individual’s goals. We provide everything from purchase and solicitors to mortgages, managing the rental along with company set-up for tax benefits. We do everything throughout the process making it a seamless and enjoyable journey!”

LATER INVESTMENTS (Age 28-35)

Life after football doesn’t stop. Footballers can benefit from a return on investment once they have left the game – not only giving them a fresh focus, which is imperative for athletes who have dedicated their lives to the intensity of competitive sport, but ensuring a steady income for years to come.

“Footballers don’t have a huge amount of time, and they have sacrificed a lot of their lives for the sport they love,” says Ronnie. “Arguably, their life starts at retirement, so we are here to help them with the transition out of football and into a new profitable project. It’s never too late – you can build a decent portfolio in only 2-3 years.”

So if financial freedom is your goal, Alliance Investments may have the answer. Get in touch with the team to start your investment journey today.