Ever wondered how someone becomes the voice behind your favorite sports teams and video games?

Join Kevin Richardson as his guest, Justin Allegri takes you on a journey through his thrilling career in sports broadcasting from college days to professional acclaim.

Follow along to hear Justin’s illustrious career in sports broadcasting, his journey from San Jose State University to becoming the voice of the California Golden Bears, and his foray into the world of gaming with voiceovers for Sony PlayStation’s MLB The Show.

(This is a must-listen episode for those looking to gain insights into his preparation routines, navigating personal milestones like impending parenthood, and how to plan for college expenses for your children!)

Kevin and Justin discuss:

Justin’s journey into broadcasting
The transition from working with San Jose State to the University of California, Berkeley, and taking over for a broadcasting legend
The challenges and rewards of professional sports broadcasting
529 plans, college savings, and general financial planning for new parents
And more!

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About our Guest:

As the voice of the California Golden Bears, Justin Allegri is the play-by-play broadcaster for football and men’s basketball. Various other responsibilities include engineering broadcasts and emceeing at fundraising and gala events. Justin hosts and produces a weekly podcast, Bear In Mind.

Outside of Cal Athletics, he is also a part-time broadcaster for the San Jose Giants (MiLB’s California League).

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Kevin M. Richardson is a registered representative with, securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.

The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.

LPL Financial Representatives offer access to Trust Services through The Private Trust Company N.A., an affiliate of LPL Financial.

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Justin Allegri is not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial and Tactical Wealth Management.

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