Introducing Lorenzo Neal: Leadership On and Off the Field

Lorenzo Neal built a 16-season NFL career as one of his era’s standout fullbacks. A four-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-2000s Team, Neal became known for the blocking and teamwork that helped some of football’s leading running backs succeed.

Selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft after playing at Fresno State, Neal’s career included playing alongside LaDainian Tomlinson with the Chargers. His longevity reflects the discipline, preparation and adaptability required to compete at the highest level.

Today, Neal serves as a Principal at The Gold Savings Plan™. His participation in the summit placed the experience of a veteran athlete within a conversation about careers beyond sports and the importance of making thoughtful financial decisions.

A Conversation About Career Transitions and Investing

According to GSP’s account of the event, Neal joined a panel moderated by Brad Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of NFL Alumni, alongside Dominique Easley, a retired NFL player. The discussion addressed Neal’s playing career, his life after professional football and the importance of investing.

Edwards brings his own perspective to that transition. Before becoming NFL Alumni’s CEO, he played nine NFL seasons as a safety and won a Super Bowl championship. Easley, a former first-round draft selection who played for the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, added another former player’s perspective to the conversation.

For professional athletes, the end of a playing career can bring significant changes to income, professional identity and daily life. The broader relevance extends beyond football: financial preparation matters before a transition arrives, not only after it begins.

That connection provides meaningful context for GSP’s participation. A disciplined approach to saving begins with understanding the available options, choosing an affordable contribution and recognizing that financial decisions should reflect individual circumstances and goals.

Sports, Capital and Economic Opportunity at the NYSE

The summit’s published theme was “The Sports Investment Revolution: From Ownership to Ecosystem.” Its advertised sessions covered private equity in sports, U.S. capital markets, women’s sports investment, athlete entrepreneurship and investing with purpose.

GSP also identified K. Don Cornwell, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dynasty Equity, among the event’s participants. Dynasty Equity is a global sports investment firm co-founded and led by Cornwell and Jonathan Nelson. Its focus on the sports ecosystem added an institutional-investment dimension to the gathering’s broader discussion.

The summit honored Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. and reflected the Wall Street Project’s work to expand economic opportunity for diverse employees, entrepreneurs and consumers. The NYSE’s event coverage identified Yusef Jackson, CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition and leader of the Wall Street Project, and Cynthia DiBartolo, CEO of Tigress Financial Partners, as the designated Closing Bell participants.

Photographs from GSP’s attendance show The Gold Savings Plan™ branding displayed on screens above the NYSE trading floor and on the event backdrop—documenting the company’s presence at the gathering.

Leaders Across Sports, Finance, Law and Community

Hosted by the Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project under the leadership of Yusef Jackson, CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition and son of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., the summit has long brought business and civic leaders to the NYSE to discuss access to capital and economic inclusion. This year’s gathering included voices from sports investment, Wall Street, law, media, health care and community advocacy, among them:

• K. Don Cornwell — Co-Founder and CEO, Dynasty Equity, a global sports investment firm.
• Jeff Schrock — Partner, Ackerley Sports Group, the Seattle-based firm that invests in leagues, teams, venues, media and sports technology, including Leeds United alongside 49ers Enterprises.
• Kevin Hernandez — Principal, KKR & Co. Inc., the global investment firm.
• Matthew Sperling — Chairman of Capital Markets and Advisory Board Member, Tigress Financial Partners, who has moderated capital-markets discussions at the Wall Street Project.
• Ian D. Schuman — Global Chair of the Capital Markets practice, Latham & Watkins LLP.
• Alexi Ramos — Sixteenth.
• Dr. Wanda Durant — Founder, O.U.R. Mothers Inc., author and advocate, who rang the NYSE Closing Bell at the 2025 Wall Street Project summit.
• Dr. Ronnette Meyers — JLAN Solutions.
• Hammad Zaidi — Co-Founder and CEO, Ryz Sports Network, a sports media production and distribution company.
• Levi G. McCathern — Founding Partner, McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans (Dallas), a firm known for sports and entertainment law.
• Hoyoung Huh, MD, PhD — Stella Marina Holdings; healthcare entrepreneur and investor involved in founding and building biotechnology companies.

Alongside Lorenzo Neal, Brad Edwards and Dominique Easley, these participants reflected the summit’s view that sports has become a full ecosystem of ownership, media, capital and community impact—and that financial literacy belongs at the center of it.

Connecting Financial Awareness With The Gold Savings Plan™

The Gold Savings Plan™ gives customers a structured way to purchase physical gold and silver through recurring contributions. Customers buy their selected metals directly through the GSP platform, including the app, rather than having GSP make investment decisions on their behalf.

Gold purchases are available in multiples of 1/100 troy ounce, while silver purchases are available in 1/10 ounce increments. These smaller units allow customers to build precious-metals holdings over time without purchasing a full ounce of gold at once.

Customers can use GSP’s planning tools to explore contribution options and learn how the program works. The appropriate choice of metal and contribution amount depends on each customer’s budget, preferences and goals.

GSP’s presence at the summit highlights a connection between financial awareness and practical planning. Whether preparing for life after professional sports or establishing a regular savings habit, the starting point is an informed decision—and a plan suited to the person making it.

Explore The Gold Savings Plan™: Learn more through the GSP Tutorial, explore contribution options with the GSP Calculator, or read Gold vs. Silver: Understanding Your Options With The Gold Savings Plan.

Gold and silver prices can rise or fall. Recurring purchases do not guarantee growth, capital preservation or a particular return. Product availability, storage, delivery and liquidation are subject to the applicable program terms. Participant affiliations are listed for identification only. Event participation does not imply NYSE endorsement, a stock-exchange listing or a commercial partnership with other participants.