Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP

Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP®, is a mother, sister and a daughter to her loved ones with disabilities. She is highly regarded as a specialist in working with families of individuals with disabilities and the elderly and speaks at conferences, on radio shows, hosts webinars, and runs virtual training for parents on future planning.

Mary Anne’s journey began in senior management positions within the banking industry. For over 20 years she was a leader in the corporate world, leaving in 1990 to create Protected Tomorrows, a business driven to assist individuals and families develop life plans and financial strategies, helping them find hope and peace of mind.

As CEO and Founder of Protected Tomorrows, Mary Anne has served on the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Illinois, Gateway to Learning School for Special Needs, Illinois St. Coletta, as well as Chair of Clearbrook Board of Directors and Vice-Chair for the National Disability Institute in Washington, DC. She initiated the Protected Tomorrows Scholarship Fund at Maine West High School, which provides students access to beyond high school educational programs. She currently serves on the Boards of Special Olympics Illinois Foundation, Integrative Touch, the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) National Foundation, and the Advisory Board of Tails for Life.