MARK ANSELMO WINS INVEST IN OTHERS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Newton, MA – October 30, 2017 – Mark Anselmo, president of Anselmo Investment Management in Temecula, Calif., won the 2017 Invest in Others Lifetime Achievement Award, one of seven awards presented on September 28 at the eleventh annual Invest in Others Awards Gala in New York City. Anselmo earned the honor for his charitable work with Our Nicholas Foundation, which received a $25,000 donation from the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation.
Hundreds of nominations were received for the Invest in Others Awards this year. Winners were selected based on their leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration, and impact on a non-profit and the community it serves. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to a financial advisor who has made a profound contribution to a non-profit organization through an established history of distinguished service, where he or she exhibited leadership, provided inspiration, and gained recognition and respect from peers and the community over a period of at least 10 years, helping the organization evolve and creating a lasting impact on the future of the organization. Anselmo was one of three national finalists for the award.
“The Invest in Others Awards showcases the selfless efforts of financial advisors to improve their communities. Mark Anselmo’s dedication to Our Nicholas Foundation for the past 14 years has truly had a lasting impact those with autism, their families, and the broader Temecula and Murrieta communities. It’s tremendously clear that Mark’s love for his son fuels his passion for Our Nicholas Foundation, and the organization’s growth and impact is a testament to his leadership and service. Mark and the other advisors honored this year represent the very best of the financial services industry,” said Megan McAuley, Executive Director and President of Invest in Others.
In 2003, Anselmo’s son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with a disorder that wasn’t very prevalent at the time - autism. Anselmo and his wife felt isolated and, after searching for support without much success, decided to create a non-profit organization to promote acceptance, build awareness, and develop understanding and opportunity for the autistic community. Initially, Our Nicholas Foundation focused on providing specialized supplies and tools to special needs classrooms. Over the past twelve years, the organization’s reach has expanded to include resource fairs, parent and family support groups, sensory friendly movie nights and after school programming. Anselmo’s connection to the organization is deep and his commitment to supporting autistic children and their families in the community is unwavering. He manages all operations of the Our Nicholas Foundation, which has allowed the group to function with few overhead expenses for the past fourteen years. Anselmo builds ties to local government and acts as a liaison with school districts, promoting autism awareness and education wherever he goes. Autism can be very expensive for families to cope with; the Our Nicholas Foundation does not charge families for programming and even seeks ways to offset expenses for therapies, technology assistive devices and other supplies. The group recently opened the doors on its Autism Resource and Event Center, and Anselmo continues to look forward with plans to offer a tech and career center for the autistic community in the coming years.
About Anselmo Investment Management
Anselmo Investment Management is an independent, hard-working financial services firm based in Temecula, California. Established in 1991, they hit the ground running with their direct approach to seeking success for clients. From small to large scale employer solutions to individual and family planning, they offer clients the full package. https://www.investwithaim.com/
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Mark Anselmo, Anselmo Investment Management, 951-303-8732 or Mark@InvestwithAIM.com

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About the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation The inspiration for the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, came directly from the financial advisors who invest in others by giving back to their communities with overwhelming generosity and dedication. Since its founding in 2006, Invest in Others has amplified these efforts by providing a platform for advisors to increase awareness, visibility, and funding to their favorite non-profits. For more information, visit www.investinothers.org.
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