Manchester Financial Supports Women’s Health Initiative

This is the firm’s second year of involvement with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women®

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (PRWEB) June 07, 2018

Manchester Financial Senior Analyst Jennifer Leighton, JD, CDFA™ will serve on this year’s Executive Leadership Team of Go Red for Women® - Ventura County.

Leighton has served on the Executive Leadership Team for the past two years, and will also serve as a chairwoman of the Circle of Red, the event’s high-giving society, for 2018-19.

Leighton got involved after attending the annual Go Red for Women® luncheon in 2016.

“My grandmother had open heart surgery and my mom has heart disease, so this cause is very personal,” said Leighton. “I want learn what I need to do to mitigate my risk and help educate other women about the importance of heart health.”

Manchester Financial was also a local sponsor for this year’s luncheon.

“Financial wellness is one piece of your overall wellness,” said Robert Katch, president of Manchester Financial. “Supporting other wellness initiatives is extremely important to us."

“We’re proud to give back to our community,” said Alan Hopkins, Chief Economic Strategist of Manchester Financial. “Jennifer’s involvement and passion for raising awareness is infectious.”

Leighton recently helped organize a fundraiser that included a fashion show and brunch, which raised more than $10,000. Upcoming events include a fundraiser in August and the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk in September. Her team is currently planning and raising funds for the 2019 luncheon.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® advocates for more research and swifter action for women's heart health. It also encourages women to take preventive measures to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.

About Manchester Financial:
Founded in 1990, Manchester Financial provides savvy financial planning and astute portfolio management. Focused on protecting and growing their client’s lifestyles, they seek to always do what is right by meeting the unique needs of each client and consistently delivering superior results through their knowledge, experience and wisdom. Their goal is simple: to make sure that their clients’ decisions are Powered by Planning®. Learn more at http://www.manchesterfinancial.com.

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