JPMorgan has established an “Athletes Committee” to address the financial needs of college athletes. Today, these athletes are earning millions of dollars through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. The committee is led by stars like Dwyane Wade and Tom Brady, aiming to help young athletes manage their rapidly growing wealth. The committee cites a study indicating that 65% of athletes did not receive any financial education in high school. Although NIL payments are expected to reach $2.75 billion by 2025-2026, for JPMorgan, which manages $4.8 trillion in client assets, this is just a drop in the bucket. Like other banks such as Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan is eyeing athletes to gain prestige and future high-net-worth clients, even though they are aware of the instability of athletic careers and potential reputation risks.