Local Firm’s Stewardship Leads by Example

Profound Personal Experiences Guide Philanthropy

For Chip Munn, precious memories of the births of his three sons are tied to gratitude. All three were at risk of being born prematurely but fortunately they each arrived healthy.

As a parent of pre-term babies, Chip joined a young parents support group at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He became determined to ease the burdens of some of the families he met there and soon discovered he could do this by supporting the McLeod Health Foundation.

Chip’s involvement with the Foundation continued to grow. He became a loyal donor and eventually joined the McLeod Foundation’s Board of Trustees, serving three terms.

“My service on the board gave me real insight concerning the vision of McLeod Health and the many programs in need of charitable funding,” Chip reflects.

Armed with a deeper knowledge of the impact philanthropy can have on healthcare, Chip sought to increase his giving power. For this, he turned to his firm, Signature Wealth Strategies.

Chip’s business partner, Scott Mitchell, has also been personally involved with the Foundation, and McLeod has touched the lives of all the firm’s employees. Therefore, it was only natural for Signature Wealth to become the first presenting sponsor for the McLeod Hospice “A Light for Someone You Love” Tree Lighting. They have continued their generous support for three years.

Again, Chip’s personal experience informs his giving. Four of his family members experienced the compassionate care provided at the McLeod Hospice House.

“It was a tremendous blessing to have our loved ones cared for at the Hospice House to ensure their last days were spent peacefully,” Chip recalls.

Philanthropy is now woven into the fabric of Signature Wealth Strategies. Everyone at the firm works to help clients both grow investments and give to charities that are important to them. They believe there is no better way to do that than to practice what you preach.

“You typically intersect with the hospital at a time that is not ideal,” Chip explains. “So, when you find that the hospital is there to support you as a patient and a person, it makes you want to return the favor – not only for yourself, but to pave the way for others who will come after you.”