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Alex Bars

A whirlwind of transitions

2024 has been a whirlwind for Alex Bars. Beginning with his retirement from the NFL in January after five years, including three with the Bears and two with the Raiders. Shifting gears, he ventured into a new career in private wealth management, immediately joining Creative Investments. Along with his personal investments in real estate, Alex guides his clients in their financial investment strategies, helping them build strong portfolios and reach their financial goals. In addition to his career transition, 2024 brought another significant milestone as Alex married Meghan and the couple moved to Nashville taking him back to his roots and a process of learning and growth in financial advising.
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Alex Bars

Starting from the bottom

Transitioning from the top of his game, this former pro is now navigating the business world, embracing the process to rise to the top in a new arena.

Invest

in opportunities. In his role as a financial advisor, Alex prides himself on helping his clients navigate investment opportunities, ensuring they select those that make the most sense for their financial goals and individual circumstances.

Cultivate

children’s cancer charities. Driven by a personal connection, Alex passionately supports children’s cancer charities, dedicating his efforts to cultivating generous donations and impactful fundraising initiatives.

Elevate

passions that give purpose. Grateful for his mentorship, Alex pays it forward by offering pro bono guidance and drills to help offensive linemen while staying involved in the game he loves.

Off the Field

Pediatric Charities

Passionate about giving back to youth charities, Alex has partnered with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and The Andrew Weishar Foundation. His involvement includes auctioning off custom designed cleats through the NFL initiative, “My Cause My Cleats,” showcasing his commitment to the two charitable organizations. Inspired by his cousins battle and survival of a brain tumor, Alex and his family have also participated in charitable runs to support St. Jude, ensuring that other children receive critical treatment and care at no cost to their families.While playing with the Bears, Alex became involved with The Andrew Weishar Foundation, inspired by a personal connection when a Notre Dame teammate lost his brother, Andrew, at 21 to cancer. Events like WeishFest honor Andrew’s wish to pay forward support received during his battle, offering financial assistance, hope, and joy to cancer patients and their families.

Alex Bars Cleats for Cause
Alex and his wife Meghan fishing

Life’s Adventures

Alex loves the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing in Tennessee, where he and his wife, Meghan, made their home in Nashville following their wedding. The couple met while he was playing for the Bears and were married in Chicago in June, 2024. Alex and Meghan have quite the outdoor rivalry. On a fishing trip in Aspen, the couple enjoyed deep sea fishing, a hobby he loves. He caught 23 fish, but she outdid him with 25—earning her supreme bragging rights that she never lets him forget. Recently, Alex ordered a set of golf clubs and is trying to hone his skills in the sport. Looking toward a potential trip to Italy with his wife, Alex is soaking in life’s newest adventures.

Creative Investments

As a Private Wealth Associate, Alex guides clients through portfolio management as a licensed financial advisor. His role involves helping clients grow their investments while aligning with their long-term goals. His brother, Brad, and partner, Skye Mejia, founded Creative Investments and unlike larger groups that dictate investments, they have the autonomy to allocate funds where they see the greatest potential for high returns. This independence rooted in building personal relationships, honesty, and integrity allows them to tailor strategies and prioritize client interests, distinguishing them in the financial advisory landscape. He strives to ensure he is making the best possible investment choices for his clients by conducting thorough market analysis, staying informed on economic trends, and building a deep understanding of his clients to provide personalized services.

Alex Bars Creative Investments

As an elite professional athlete

Alex accomplished

5 years in the NFL

NFL debut 2019

first career start was in a position he had never played – center

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Alex Bars

5 YEARS IN THE NFL

Supporter. Leader. Worker.