Sports & entertainment professionals

AdvisorJeff is the Heide Wealth Management Group’s RBC sports and entertainment professional. Since 2003, his years of experience serving professional athletes and entertainers in various capacities has given him insight into the lifestyle of an athlete and entertainer. Jeff focuses on promoting investment strategies that can align with an athlete or entertainer’s unique financial life cycle. In addition to working with a selective group of clients, he oversees the growth of the team’s sports and entertainment initiative, and works exclusively with these clients as they are acquired.
Jeff was a flourishing baseball pitcher in high school and college and had a promising career ahead of him until a flexor tendon injury took him out of the sport. His continued passion for professional athletes and entertainers can be seen in his client interactions and the care he takes to understand the unique wealth and careers of these professionals. When meeting with Jeff, you will see that he is genuine and passionate about his work. He prides himself on being trustworthy and has the ability to help clients manage their assets and liabilities. As Jeff says, “I enjoy helping my clients maintain their wealth for this life and helping them transfer their wealth to future generations in order to assure the sacrifices on the field, ice, court or studio away from their family ultimately pay dividends.”
Jeff attended South Suburban College in the suburbs of Chicago. He and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Lemont, Illinois. They have three children: Lily, Conner and Greyson. Jeff takes pleasure in spending time with family and enjoys all kinds of sports. He is an avid follower of his clients’ careers and openly welcomes their families to be a part of his. Jeff particularly enjoys golfing and fishing in his free time.