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MARY ANNE EHLERT, founder of Protected Tomorrows, is a passionate advocate for families with disabilities and the elderly, specializing in future planning and financial strategies. Recently, she partnered with a major financial distribution company taking Protected Tomorrows to the global stage. With a rich history of board roles, including at Special Olympics Illinois and the National Disability Institute, Ehlert actively contributes to educational and charitable initiatives, making a significant impact on the lives she touches.
Most rewarding part of what you do? For most parents of children with disabilities, their time and resources are spent on the here and now and they don’t know where to turn to for their unique financial planning requirements. The most rewarding part of what I do is when a family finds peace of mind knowing their family member with a disability is and will be happy and safe.
Definition of success? Success means different things to different people. For some, it’s about financial gain, but for me, it’s about expanding our reach to help more families, regardless of their financial situation. It’s also about building a team of passionate professionals whose dedication is reflected in our high-quality work. We are a true family, dedicated to helping other families, and that is what defines our success.
Greatest risk you’ve taken as a professional? The greatest risk I took was leaving the corporate world to pursue what I felt was my life’s purpose. Inspired by my parents’ experience caring for my sister with cerebral palsy, I felt a strong mission to assist others in similar situations. It was daunting at times, but each time we helped a family, it reinforced our belief that we were on the right path and that we would succeed.
For more information, visit protectedtomorrows.com.
