Turning pro at a very young age is not easy for any young talent. Athletes hone their craft to a point where they make tough decisions. A decision that changes their lives forever. Just ask Simone Biles. She turned pro at age 18 and suddenly had an infuse of income that needed proper management. Hence, she hired a financial advisor to balance her checkbooks.

In her famous book, ‘Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance,’ she expressed her mind to her brother about the outcome. Since her young days, she flipped and twisted her way through the corridors of her home, adoring the sport of gymnastics. Born with a natural talent, her parents acted swiftly to safeguard her future. Turning pro was a crucial move. But, it was an overwhelming experience for the gymnast. 

Simone Biles had mixed emotions 

Having the final say to turn pro was wholly in her hands. But, her parents, Ronaldo Biles and Nellie Biles played a significant role. Hardly some kids turn pro at a very young age. For Biles, that opportunity came in thick and fast. In 2013, she became the first African American woman to win the all-around title at the World Championships. Since then, the pathway forward seemed easier. Her father understood her talents and advised her. 

He told her how great the opportunity was and wanted her to think carefully. Hence, when one becomes a pro, added responsibility comes with it. Finance remains an important aspect to consider. And this is when Biles hired an adviser. After the meeting, she went to her brother, Adam, to discuss the experience. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Biles felt “weird after the meeting”. Standing confused, Adam asked her thoughts on the matter. 

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“Who has a financial adviser at my age!” exclaimed Biles, as she said, “It’s just weird.” Turning pro means you may get yourself into taking various deals that might be harmful to your marketability or image. So, to take care of such things, Simone hired a financial advisor, which was probably the right step. 

Simone turned pro at 18 

Getting to a good college is what most kids dream of. For Biles, turning pro was not a straightforward decision. There were many pros and cons to it and its result of it could have gone either way. But, before the 2016 Rio Olympics, she turned pro. She signed with Octagon, the same agency that represented Michael Phelps. The rest, as they say, is history. 

Biles won four gold and a bronze medal to set the Rio Olympics on fire. If she did not turn pro, we might have missed out on one of the best gymnasts to grace the floor.

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