Brandon Copeland

About The Author

Brandon Copeland (Cope) is more than a ten-year NFL veteran; he's a visionary CEO leading the charge at Athletes.org, the players' association for college athletes. Born in Baltimore, MD, Copeland's journey has taken him from the gridiron to the forefront of financial education and entrepreneurship. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Copeland has made it his mission to democratize access to financial information throughout his NFL career.

From his role on CNBC's Financial Wellness Council to instructing at Penn and appearing on Netflix's Buy My House, Copeland has tirelessly shared his message, emceeing and keynoting events nationwide. Through his foundation, Beyond the Basics Inc., he empowers underserved communities, earning him the Alan Page Community Service Award, the NFLPA's top honor for civic engagement, and a coveted spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He played for his hometown team, the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, New York Jets, New England Patriots, and Atlanta Falcons.

Books by Brandon Copeland

Your Money Playbook

How to Earn More, Build Wealth, and Win at Life

From an NFL linebacker turned Ivy League professor, discover realistic and foolproof strategies for building financial freedom in the modern world. Brandon Copeland’s determination to succeed and create the life he wanted launched him from Baltimore to the University of Pennsylvania and then to ...
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