JEDIDIAH COLLINS, CFP® is a Behavioral Coach and Founder of Rookie to VeteranTM. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008, he was cut 13 times before becoming the #1 ranked fullback in the NFL. With each failure, he learned a new lesson of success. His financial failures lead him to study for the Certification in Financial Planning each off-season and career as a Financial Educator.
Today, Jedidiah’s mission is to empower students, athletes, and professionals with the behaviors needed to eliminate the gap between the potential of their goals and the success they desire! As a former NFL player, Jedidiah translates the mindset he learned on the field to achieving success in sales, leadership, or financial wellness. He has empowered groups at Amazon, NFL, F5, CBRE, DocuSign, Sotheby's, and MLB among others.
Jedidiah is a passionate advocate for greater financial awareness, his book Your Money Vehicle was a best-seller and he is also an adjunct professor of Personal Finance. Jed has worked closely with countless individuals in the hope they begin to own their financial future.
Jedidiah is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and—most importantly—a husband and father.
“Jed has an exceptional talent for educating NFL players in financial management and mindset development. His insights are invaluable and empower players beyond their careers. He delivers his expertise in an engaging manner, leaving a lasting impact on players while equipping them with essential tools for success both on and off the field.
“Jed has an exceptional talent for educating NFL players in financial management and mindset development. His insights are invaluable and empower players beyond their careers. He delivers his expertise in an engaging manner, leaving a lasting impact on players while equipping them with essential tools for success both on and off the field.