NFL Veteran Steven Israel joins U.S. Bank Wealth Management to Drive Efforts to Help Professional Athletes with their Financial Needs

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank announced today that former National Football League (NFL) player and veteran wealth management professional Steven Israel joined the company as a Wealth Management Consultant, serving as an ambassador in the company’s efforts to help professional athletes with their banking and wealth management needs.

The addition of Israel in this role builds on the momentum of the bank’s recent announcement of a multi-year partnership with the NFL, which names U.S. Bank as an official bank and wealth management sponsor of the league. The collaboration builds on a strong, trusted relationship between the two organizations spanning more than 20 years and represents a shared commitment to innovation and financial stability.

Israel brings more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, most recently at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where he served as an executive director and banker. In that role, he advised a diverse client base — including individuals, entrepreneurs, college endowments, and sports and entertainment professionals — providing strategic guidance across investments, lending, estate planning, banking, and philanthropy.

In addition to his financial career, Israel spent more than 15 years as a football color analyst for ESPN, Fox Sports, and local broadcast networks, offering expert commentary and insight drawn from his playing experience.

Israel also had a distinguished career as a professional football cornerback. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was selected in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He went on to play 10 seasons in the NFL, concluding his career in 2001.

In addition to his work with professional athletes, Israel will help individuals and families plan for their long-term financial goals. He will be based in Charlotte, NC.

“Steve’s background in both wealth management and the NFL will help us better serve athletes with their unique financial needs,” said Scott Ford, president of Wealth Management at U.S. Bank. “We’re thrilled to have him ‘quarterback’ our efforts to help professional athletes.”

Israel holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh, and has served on the board of March of Dimes of Charlotte for more than 10 years.

“I’m excited to join this iconic company at such an important time as it expands its outreach to professional athletes,” Israel said. “I look forward to helping clients — including athletes — reach their financial goals.”

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