# About the Author Pat Brown, MBA, is a wealth advisor, financial educator, speaker, and author dedicated to helping individuals and families build financial literacy and long-term wealth through practical, real-world strategies. With nearly two decades of experience in financial services, Pat has worked with professionals, business owners, executives, athletes, and high-net-worth families on topics ranging from retirement planning and investment management to equity compensation, concentrated stock positions, estate planning, and wealth preservation. A former Division I football player and team captain at the University of Kansas, Pat combines the discipline, leadership, and competitive mindset developed through athletics with a passion for financial education and empowerment. Throughout his career, he has focused on simplifying complex financial concepts and helping clients make confident decisions during important financial transitions. Pat is also the author of *Unwinding Concentrated Stock: Strategies to Protect, Diversify, and Maximize Your Wealth*, along with multiple financial literacy books designed to make investing, planning, and wealth-building concepts more accessible to a wide range of audiences. In addition to his writing, Pat regularly speaks to athletes, professionals, and organizations about financial literacy, wealth management, NIL planning, and long-term financial decision-making. His work emphasizes the importance of education, preparation, diversification, and strategic planning in achieving financial independence and creating multi-generational impact. Through his books, speaking engagements, and advisory work, Pat continues to advocate for greater financial literacy and practical financial education that empowers people to take control of their financial future with clarity and confidence.