Chris McGee Named Winner Of Distinguished Partner In Philanthropy Award

Local Financial Advisor Chris McGee will be presented the Distinguished Partner in Philanthropy Award by the Topeka Community Foundation at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14 th at the Topeka Country Club – 2700 SW Buchanan.

Chris graduated from Washburn University with a degree in Finance and Economics and began his career in 1996 with Wells Fargo Advisors. He founded Endeavor Private Wealth in 2021, a Registered Advisory Firm specializing in investment management and financial planning. Highly involved in the community, he has served in volunteer leadership capacities at the Topeka Community Foundation, Greater Topeka Partnership, Washburn University Alumni Association & Foundation, Topeka Civic Theatre, Jayhawk Area Council – Boyscouts of America, YMCA of Topeka, Marian Clinic and Rotary Club of Topeka. He is a 2002 Leadership Topeka graduate and a 2013 20 Under 40 Award winner. Chris is married to Emily and they have two sons – Ethan and Owen.

The presentation of the award will kick off a morning of learning for attorneys, accountants and professional advisors with special guest speaker Bryan Clontz, Founder and President of Charitable Solutions, LLC who will present on the SECURE Act, Top Charitable Trends and Seven Deadly Sins Every Advisor Should Know.

The mission of the Topeka Community Foundation is to connect donors with their interests and community needs, increase charitable giving in the community, provide leadership on key community issues and ensure stewardship and accountability for effective community investment of donor dollars.