{"id":146306,"date":"2025-11-21T18:36:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146306"},"modified":"2025-11-21T18:36:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:36:43","slug":"lehigh-valley-business-names-michael-j-fischer-a-recipient-of-the-2025-icon-honors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146306","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley Business Names Michael J. Fischer a Recipient of the 2025 Icon Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The honorees were chosen by the editorial team of Lehigh Valley Business.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fogelsville, Pa. (November 21, 2025)\u2014<\/strong>Lehigh Valley Business<\/em><\/a>\u00a0recognized Michael J. Fischer, president and CEO of\u00a0Client 1st Financial<\/a>, as a 2025 Icon Honors recipient during an awards celebration on Thursday, Nov. 20.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2025 Icon Honors recipients are visionary leaders who make a difference for many in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Their professional achievements, community awareness and action are outstanding, and they are role models for all of us,\u201d said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of\u00a0BridgeTower Media\/Lehigh Valley Business<\/em>. \u201cThey also look to the future by mentoring the next generation of leaders. We at\u00a0Lehigh Valley Business<\/em>\u00a0congratulate this year\u2019s outstanding honorees.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout his over 37-year-long career in financial services, Fischer has built a reputation for leadership grounded in integrity, long-term relationships and purposeful involvement in local causes. As president and CEO of Client 1st Financial, which he founded in 2012, Fischer leads with a fiduciary philosophy that prioritizes values-based financial planning and legacy-minded decision-making. Under his direction, the company has grown to manage more than $291 million in assets under management across 18 states, serving more than 600 clients.<\/p>\n

Beyond the office, Fischer\u2019s philanthropic work reflects his deep commitment to community impact. He established the Client 1st Foundation in 2012 to make charitable giving more accessible and impactful, awarding 78 grants totaling $44,000 to organizations addressing housing insecurity, food access and community development. Through these grants, the Foundation has directly supported organizations including\u00a0Valley Youth House<\/a>,\u00a0United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley<\/a>,\u00a0PBS39\u2019s Leadership Society<\/a>,\u00a0New Bethany<\/a>,\u00a0Danny\u2019s Ride,<\/a>\u00a0VALOR Clinic Foundation<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (LVCF)<\/a>. Fischer also serves as board president of New Bethany and on the board of governors for Valley Youth House, championing causes that strengthen families and empower youth.<\/p>\n

His professional excellence has been recognized through numerous distinctions, including Top of the Table qualification from the Million Dollar Round Table, Osaic Ovation Conference honors and inclusion on\u00a0Lehigh Valley Business\u2019<\/em>\u00a0Power List for banking, finance, accounting and wealth management.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am truly honored to be recognized among this year\u2019s Icon Honorees,\u201d said Fischer. \u201cFor me, success has always been about more than financial achievement; it\u2019s about serving others and contributing to the strength of the community we all share. I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to do this work and remain committed to helping individuals, families and our region thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Icon Honors recognizes Greater Lehigh Valley business leaders over the age of 60 who have left an indelible mark on their fields, and whose integrity, vision and selfless service have elevated the community.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Client 1st Financial, visit\u00a0www.c1fin.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Client 1st Financial<\/strong><\/p>\n

With over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael Fischer has earned a reputation among his clients as someone who listens to them and keeps their interests first. Joined by an experienced team of other professionals, Client 1st Financial continues to separate itself from the herd in the financial services industry by supplying focused planning services that provide straightforward answers in a fashion that\u2019s easy to understand. Learn more about Client 1st Financial by visiting\u00a0www.c1fin.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Securities and investment advisory services offered through\u00a0Osaic Wealth, Inc,<\/strong>\u00a0member FINRA\/SIPC.\u00a0Osaic Wealth<\/strong>\u00a0is separately owned and other entities and\/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of\u00a0Osaic Wealth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nAmiee Goldy<\/p>\n

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