“Working with Collegiate Financial Group has provided a comfort level that I never envisioned myself having when talking about financial security and planning for the future. I could immediately tell they had a sincerity about them and a true interest in taking care of my family. Anytime I have a question, I know I can just immediately reach out and anyone on the team will be quick to respond”

— Mark Cohen, 37 years in Collegiate Athletics, Including the Last 20 at Texas Christian University

“As an athletic director, I always have a lot on my plate, but my personal finances aren’t something I have to worry about anymore because I know their team is on top of everything.”

— Jeremiah Donati, University of South Carolina

“Trust is the biggest thing when I'm dealing with something that I don't know a lot about… and for me that was important to establish that trust so I can turn it over to Collegiate Financial Group and go do what I love to do, which is coaching, and not have to worry knowing that my future is in good hands.”

— Steve Johnigan, Baylor University

“Collegiate Financial Group has given my family and me incredible peace of mind. I can put my head on the pillow each night knowing we’re secure, and that Kevin and his team genuinely care about us as people, not just account numbers. That makes all the difference.”

— Coach Gary Gilmore, Coastal Carolina University (Retired)

“The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Collegiate Financial’s on-campus workshops is that they were comfortable and trusting. I felt like I have known them for a very long time, to be able to trust them with my future, which is a huge deal to me.”

— Jeanette Bradley, Texas Christian University

“Collegiate Financial Group coming down to campus was truly a godsend. If they hadn’t been as persistent as they are, we would never have the plan in place that we do today.”

— Casie Maxwell, Baylor University

“After 20+ years of planning, Collegiate Financial Group has provided such clear, step-by-step guidance for my eventual retirement. It’s been incredible to finally see everything come together.”

— Lorenzo Romar, Loyola Marymount University

“I've enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Kevin Fringer and the Collegiate Financial Group. CFG has a deep understanding of college athletics finances and how it operates for people who work in the field. They have developed effective financial strategies for me, and I would encourage anyone to reach out and talk to them about their financial future. CFG is attentive to my needs and is very prompt in responding to any inquiries that I may have.”

— John Paquette, Sr. Associate Commissioner at Big East Conference (Retired)

“I've had the pleasure of working with Kevin for many years and I highly recommend his services.”

— Chris Schneider, Big East Conference

“Thank you for your diligence. You have always been so helpful to us. I hope that young folks are as good to you when you are 84 years old as you have been to us.”

— Reg Brasington, University of South Carolina (Retired)

“Collegiate Financial's on-campus workshops helped our staff understand what they can do moving forward to maximize their financial growth and potential. Our staff were very appreciative to have financial programming for adults, giving them opportunities to learn and be able to support themselves.”

— Cody Hendrickson, Arizona University

About the quotes on this site:

Mark Cohen, TCU, is a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Mark, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Jeremiah Donati, University of South Carolina, is a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Jeremiah, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Steve Johnigan, Baylor University, is a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Steve, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Coach Gary Gilmore, Coastal Carolina University, is a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Gary, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Jeanette Bradley, TCU, is a client of CFG. She has not been compensated for her quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Jeanette, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Casie Maxwell, Baylor University, is a client of CFG. She has not been compensated for her quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Casie, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Lorenzo Romar, Loyola Marymount University, is a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Lorenzo, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

John Paquette, Sr. Associate Commissioner, Big East Conference, is a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between John, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Chris Schneider, Big East Conference, is a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Chris, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Reg Brasington, University of South Carolina, is a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Reg, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Cody Hendrickson, University of Arizona, is not a client of CFG. He has not been compensated for his quote. No conflicts of interest exist between Cody, CFG, or Fortress Private Ledger, LLC.

Fortress Private Ledger, LLC is a separate entity from CFG.