Advisors Excel fundraiser nets $581k for seriously ill children

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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) A Topeka based financial services firm has more than half-a-million reasons to celebrate on Friday.

Advisors Excel announced Friday morning that $581,000 was raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at a recent training event in Phoenix.

The funds were donated by AE, and the more than 700 financial professionals in attendance.

The donation will help grant wishes to seriously ill children across the country.

Co-founder Cody Foster said providing a positive experience for families in unfortunate circumstances is something he hopes they can draw strength from.

Advisors Excel and their affiliated financial professionals have combined to raise more than $3 million in their annual fundraiser.