Ryan Gomez, CFP®

NIL money is opening doors for college athletes, but buying a home is about more than affording the down payment.

Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Advisor Jimmy Bisharat breaks down what athletes and their families should consider before turning NIL earnings into real estate, from taxes and cash reserves to long-term flexibility.

The leaders in AI all agree: it’s time for a... timeout?

Managing Partner Hatem Dhiab joins Nicole Petallides of Schwab Network to speculate on why the major players in AI are suddenly eager to broker a development slowdown, and what it might mean for tech companies and memory providers moving forward.

NIL income isn’t always just the money hitting your bank account.

Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Advisor Jimmy Bisharat breaks down what college athletes and parents should know about taxable NIL income. From sponsorship checks to free products and services… Jimmy explains why planning ahead matters.

When life takes an unexpected turn, financial planning can give you one less thing to worry about.

Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Advisor Kaytlin Hall, MBA shares a deeply personal experience with her son’s medical emergency and how preparation allowed her family to focus on what mattered most: his recovery.

In her latest article, Kaytlin explores emergency savings, FSAs, insurance costs, and the real-life value of having a financial plan in place before you need it.

Did Mark Walter sell the Lakers to hide illicit activities? Is Ross Gerber a real LA sports fan? Does Steve Ballmer even know how to dance?

GK President Ross Gerber and Athletes Advisor Jimmy Bisharat break new ground with Sports Money, a show all about the business behind the sports entertainment industry. Along with guest Chris Cohen, they dive into the flurry of recent LA sports scandals, from the Lakers changing hands and the federal investigation surrounding Mark Walter to the Clippers allegedly violating the salary cap through secret payments to Kawhi Leonard.

Why is Bitcoin pulling back and what could move it next? ₿

Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Advisor Brett Sifling shares his perspective with Forbes on the macro forces weighing on Bitcoin, from rising oil prices and Treasury yields to uncertainty surrounding the Fed’s next move.

As crypto becomes increasingly connected to broader financial markets, understanding what’s driving risk sentiment matters more than ever.

Tesla wants to revolutionize transportation, but who takes on the risk?
Gerber Kawasaki President & CEO Ross Gerber weighs in on Tesla’s Cybercab strategy, its approach to fleet ownership, and what the economics could mean for the company and its investors.

Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Advisor Jimmy Bisharat shares why choosing a financial advisor should go beyond rankings and accolades. 🏆

A top ranking doesn’t automatically mean a top fit.

In his latest article, Jimmy breaks down what investors should really look for: from transparency and experience to trust and long-term relationships.

Because the right advisor isn’t just impressive on paper. They’re someone you trust to be in your corner.

For Danilo Kawasaki, rebuilding after the Pacific Palisades fires is about more than restoring a home, t’s about rebuilding a sense of community, purpose, and hope.

In this personal reflection, Danilo, Vice President and COO at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, shares his experience navigating loss, resilience, and the long road toward rebuilding a future.

Read his story and reflections on what it means to rebuild—not just what was lost, but what comes next.

Tesla's Cybercab is finally rolling off the line, but the real test isn't how it looks, it's whether the thing can actually drive itself without anyone behind the (nonexistent) wheel.

As production ramps up at Giga Texas, MarketWatch turned to Gerber Kawasaki CEO Ross Gerber for insights on what Elon Musk still has to prove before Wall Street stops treating the robotaxi like a concept car and starts treating it like a business.

Making money is one skill. Building lasting wealth is another.

In his latest article, Jimmy Bisharat, GK Wealth Advisor, explores a valuable financial lesson from NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady: even when you trust your financial team, independent oversight and accountability can make all the difference.

From building the right advisory team to separating spending money from long-term wealth, athletes today can benefit from having a clear financial structure.

You thought your summer-long study abroad was tough?

Jimmy Bisharat, GK’s very own Athletes Advisor, is joined by All Rise CEO Simon Oelhmann to talk sports management, Europe’s thriving professional basketball scene, and how he advises athletes to parlay a career in the European leagues to one in the NBA or NCAA.