A seasoned fiduciary, Michael Fischer is president and CEO of Client 1st Financial, which he founded in 2012. In his role, Fischer is committed to providing a superior customer experience and building long-term relationships with his clients and their families.
Fischer received a degree in political science from Pennsylvania State University in 1986 and is a certified fiduciary, receiving his Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF©) designation in 2013. In addition to his AIF© designation, Fischer has earned multiple other professional designations, including Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP).
In 2025, Fischer received the Icon Honors designation from Lehigh Valley Business, which recognizes business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and strong leadership both within and outside their chosen field. Additionally, Fischer is the immediate past chair of New Bethany’s Board of Directors.
1 ICON Honors award issued by Lehigh Valley Business on Nov. 20, 2025, for career-long achievements was awarded to Lehigh Valley business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field. Individuals are chosen based on those that have left an indelible mark in their fields, and whose integrity, vision and selfless service have lifted up the Greater Lehigh Valley community, including the counties of Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, lower Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Upper Bucks, or Schuylkill. The financial professional was nominated for the recognition. Eighteen individuals were selected for 2025. No fee was paid for the nomination, receipt, or promotion of the award. Third-party ratings are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation.
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