Cole Dow brings a unique blend of athletic experience and financial strategy to his role as Director of VestGen Athlete. As a former NCAA and NFL football player, Cole understands firsthand the challenges athletes face in managing their careers on and off the field.
Before joining VestGen, Cole co-founded The Athlete Collective, a boutique firm dedicated to helping athletes build sustainable wealth, secure brand deals, and prepare for life after sports. Under his leadership, the company is rapidly growing, representing NFL stars and elite NCAA athletes while building a reputation for trust, transparency, and athlete-first guidance.
Cole is proud to have helped some well-known NFL players secure over 6 figures in brand deals, grow their platforms, and plan for long-term financial success.
At VestGen, Cole leads the Athlete division, where he focuses on providing holistic wealth management and brand-building solutions designed specifically for athletes. His mission is to ensure that every client is not only financially secure, but also equipped to maximize opportunities in the name, image, and likeness (NIL) era and beyond.
Driven, relationship-oriented, and deeply connected within the athletic community, Cole is passionate about empowering athletes to achieve long-term success for themselves and their families.