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44.7 million Americans have outstanding student debts averaging more than $32k per person and totaling in $1.56 Trillion in student loan debt across the US (Forbes) Divider

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Only 2.5% of households are utilizing 529 college savings accounts (Federal Reserve) Divider

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When asked about their ability to repay their student loan debt, more than 54% of Millennials expressed concern (WSJ/PWC) Divider

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79% of millionaires did not receive any inheritance at all from their parents or other family members. (Everyday Millionaires, Chris Hogan) Divider

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74% of employers believe financial education can improve employee productivity, leading to more companies offering such programs. (MetLife, 2023) Divider

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78% of US workers are living paycheck-to-paycheck (Forbes) Divider

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32% of women reported investing outside of retirement in 2023, up from 24% in 2020, indicating growing confidence and participation in the financial markets. (Ellevest, 2023) Divider

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39% of adults have no retirement savings, underscoring a significant gap in financial planning (Bankrate, 2023) Divider

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83% of people that set financial goals feel better about their finances after just one year (Business Wire) Divider

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Nearly 30% of Millennials are overdrawing on their checking accounts. (WSJ/PWC) Divider

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54% of Americans have credit card debt, with an average balance of $6,194 (Experian, 2023) Divider

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63% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to meet basic financial obligations (LendingClub, 2023) Divider

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58% of parents report that they lack confidence in teaching their children about money (Chase Slate, 2023) Divider

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46% of Americans do not have enough savings to cover a $400 emergency expense (Federal Reserve, 2023) Divider

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Only 24% of millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy knowledge, yet they are managing significant student debt and credit (Stanford SIEPR) Divider

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48% of adults who sought financial advice say they did not fully understand the advice they received (Brookings) Divider

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33% of millionaires never had a six-figure income in a single working year (Everyday Millionaires, Chris Hogan) Divider

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44.7 million Americans have outstanding student debts averaging more than $32k per person and totaling in $1.56 Trillion in student loan debt across the US (Forbes) Divider

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Only 2.5% of households are utilizing 529 college savings accounts (Federal Reserve) Divider

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When asked about their ability to repay their student loan debt, more than 54% of Millennials expressed concern (WSJ/PWC) Divider

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79% of millionaires did not receive any inheritance at all from their parents or other family members. (Everyday Millionaires, Chris Hogan) Divider

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74% of employers believe financial education can improve employee productivity, leading to more companies offering such programs. (MetLife, 2023) Divider

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78% of US workers are living paycheck-to-paycheck (Forbes) Divider

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32% of women reported investing outside of retirement in 2023, up from 24% in 2020, indicating growing confidence and participation in the financial markets. (Ellevest, 2023) Divider

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39% of adults have no retirement savings, underscoring a significant gap in financial planning (Bankrate, 2023) Divider

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83% of people that set financial goals feel better about their finances after just one year (Business Wire) Divider

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Nearly 30% of Millennials are overdrawing on their checking accounts. (WSJ/PWC) Divider

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54% of Americans have credit card debt, with an average balance of $6,194 (Experian, 2023) Divider

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63% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to meet basic financial obligations (LendingClub, 2023) Divider

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58% of parents report that they lack confidence in teaching their children about money (Chase Slate, 2023) Divider

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46% of Americans do not have enough savings to cover a $400 emergency expense (Federal Reserve, 2023) Divider

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Only 24% of millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy knowledge, yet they are managing significant student debt and credit (Stanford SIEPR) Divider

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48% of adults who sought financial advice say they did not fully understand the advice they received (Brookings) Divider

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33% of millionaires never had a six-figure income in a single working year (Everyday Millionaires, Chris Hogan) Divider

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44.7 million Americans have outstanding student debts averaging more than $32k per person and totaling in $1.56 Trillion in student loan debt across the US (Forbes) Divider

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Only 2.5% of households are utilizing 529 college savings accounts (Federal Reserve) Divider

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When asked about their ability to repay their student loan debt, more than 54% of Millennials expressed concern (WSJ/PWC) Divider

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79% of millionaires did not receive any inheritance at all from their parents or other family members. (Everyday Millionaires, Chris Hogan) Divider

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74% of employers believe financial education can improve employee productivity, leading to more companies offering such programs. (MetLife, 2023) Divider

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78% of US workers are living paycheck-to-paycheck (Forbes) Divider

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32% of women reported investing outside of retirement in 2023, up from 24% in 2020, indicating growing confidence and participation in the financial markets. (Ellevest, 2023) Divider

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39% of adults have no retirement savings, underscoring a significant gap in financial planning (Bankrate, 2023) Divider

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83% of people that set financial goals feel better about their finances after just one year (Business Wire) Divider

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Nearly 30% of Millennials are overdrawing on their checking accounts. (WSJ/PWC) Divider

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54% of Americans have credit card debt, with an average balance of $6,194 (Experian, 2023) Divider

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63% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to meet basic financial obligations (LendingClub, 2023) Divider

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58% of parents report that they lack confidence in teaching their children about money (Chase Slate, 2023) Divider

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46% of Americans do not have enough savings to cover a $400 emergency expense (Federal Reserve, 2023) Divider

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Only 24% of millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy knowledge, yet they are managing significant student debt and credit (Stanford SIEPR) Divider

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48% of adults who sought financial advice say they did not fully understand the advice they received (Brookings) Divider

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33% of millionaires never had a six-figure income in a single working year (Everyday Millionaires, Chris Hogan) Divider

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Copeland

WHO IS COPE?

Brandon Copeland is a Christian, husband, father, educator, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and ten year NFL veteran.

In April 2013, he signed as an undrafted free agent with his hometown team, the Baltimore Ravens and played for the Titans, Lions, Jets, Patriots and Falcons over his ten year career, book ending his career in Baltimore in the 2022 season.

Professional athletes are not guaranteed long careers and Cope experienced how fickle the business can be after being fired 4 times in his first two seasons in the NFL. Developing personal financial acumen and making the most out of any money received was a necessity for his survival. This fact has driven him down the path of financial empowerment, creating avenues to make his first hand knowledge accessible so others have the tools to seek, understand, and attain financial freedom.

2013

Graduates from Wharton School of Business

Graduates from Wharton School of Business

2013

Signs with the Baltimore Ravens

Signs with the Baltimore Ravens

2018

Kicks off Non-Profit, Beyond the Basics Inc.

Kicks off Non-Profit, Beyond the Basics Inc.

2019

Forms Copeland Media

Forms Copeland Media

2019

Becomes a professor at the University of Pennsylvania

Forms Copeland Media

2021

Completes first Ted Talk

Ted Talk

2022

Co-Stars in a Top 10 Netflix Show, "Buy My House"

Netflix Top 10 show, Buy My House

2023

Retires from NFL and launches Athletes.org

Retires from NFL and launches Athletes.org

2023

Wharton School of Business commencement speech

Wharton Commencement Speech

2024

Brings NFL players to the NYSE

Brings NFL to NYSE

2024

Becomes an author & releases first book - "Your Money Playbook"

Brings NFL to NYSE

PIONEERING
A NEW LEGACY

Copeland has received awards for his extraordinary dedication to service, social justice, and equality — most notably, the Alan Page Community Award — and was named in the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, highlighting the brightest young innovators across a variety of industries. Brandon shares his unique experiences and mindset via TEDx presentation, teaching, and public speaking. In 2024 he was named one of the 70 most impactful people in the NIL Space.

knowledge is power

knowledge is freedom

MISSION

To democratize the access to a strong financial education.

VISION

We envision a world where every individual has the access to the information needed to achieve long term financial success and to create the life of their dreams through informed financial decisions.

Our Work

Trusted to Serve The Largest Institutions In the World.

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