For 20 years, Invest in Others has celebrated an extraordinary truth: financial advisors do far more than help their clients plan for the future, they help make a difference in the lives of others. Since our founding, Invest in Others has amplified, celebrated, and inspired the charitable work of financial advisors, shining a light on the people who use their time, talents, and resources to create meaningful change in their communities and around the world.
On September 17, 2026, advisors, nonprofit leaders, financial services professionals, and supporters gathered at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport to celebrate two decades of generosity and the remarkable people at the heart of our mission. The 20th Anniversary Invest in Others Awards Gala was an evening filled with inspiring stories, heartfelt celebrations, and a powerful reminder of what is possible when financial advisors put their values into action.
Over the past 20 years, Invest in Others has provided more than $10 million in grants to support 860+ nonprofits and recognized more than 1,000 financial advisors for their charitable work. This milestone anniversary was an opportunity not only to look back with gratitude, but also to look ahead, to the next generation of advisors, the next wave of charitable impact, and the many lives that will be changed because advisors choose to give back.
Honoring the 2026 Invest in Others Award Recipients
At the center of the evening were the advisors whose extraordinary commitment to service represents the very best of our profession. The 2026 Invest in Others Award recipients demonstrate that philanthropy can take many forms, from transforming communities and advancing important causes to volunteering time, inspiring others, and creating a legacy of generosity.
This year’s honorees were selected from an exceptional group of advisors whose charitable leadership is making a tangible difference. Together, their stories illustrate the many ways financial advisors are using their influence and resources to strengthen their communities and improve the lives of others.
Please join us in celebrating the 2026 Invest in Others Award recipients and the remarkable charitable impact they are creating.
Catalyst Award
Ben French
CoreNorth Capital Planning
Cambridge Investment Research
Wichita, KS
for charity Shepherd’s Way
Community Service Award
John Thane
Peak Financial Group
Ameriprise Financial Services
Southlake, TX
for charity Metroport Meals on Wheels
Emerging Impact Award
David Shnitzer
CARE Private Wealth
Lincoln Investment
Newton, MA,
for charity ONETrack International
Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael Skrynecki
Skrynecki Financial Planning Group of Raymond James
Atlanta, GA
for charity Wiskott-Aldrich Foundation, Inc.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Amy B D Weinberger
Green Earth Financial Professionals LLC
Osaic
Cape May, NJ
for charity Soft Bones, Inc., The US Hypophosphatasia Foundation
