American Cancer Society Honors Piercey & Associates, Ltd. with National Professional Advisor of the Year Award

American Cancer Society Honors Piercey & Associates, Ltd. with National Professional Advisor of the Year Award

BARRINGTON, Ill. – The American Cancer Society (ACS) awarded Piercey & Associates, Ltd. with the 2024 National Professional Advisor of the Year Award, which recognizes exceptional estate planning professionals who encourage and present philanthropic opportunities to their clients. This award also recognizes Rodney Piercey and Kenneth Piercey’s high level of dedication to ACS’s vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone, while promoting charitable estate giving to fellow advisors, clients and constituents.

Piercey & Associates, Ltd. is a prominent estate and trust planning law firm specializing in tax elimination and wealth protection strategies. They are known for their cutting-edge strategies designed for high net-worth clients, as well as fundamental planning that every individual needs.

Rodney and Kenneth Piercey serve as true ambassadors for the American Cancer Society, facilitating meaningful conversations with their clients about the impact they can have on ACS’s life-saving work.

“Rodney and Kenneth’s efforts to increase their clients’ awareness of ACS have led to significant gains toward the organization’s mission of improving the lives of cancer patients and their families,” said Bobby Collier, senior vice president, planned giving, with the American Cancer Society. “This has allowed them the ability to support her clients’ charitable intentions in an impactful and meaningful way.”

Rodney and Kenneth Piercey, who are both partners at Piercey & Associates, Ltd., have spent a collective 65 years practicing law.

"We are truly honored to receive this recognition from the American Cancer Society. Helping our clients significantly improve their tax and financial outcomes while aligning their philanthropic goals is one of the most rewarding aspects of our work. It’s a privilege to support the mission of ACS,” said Rodney Piercey.

"At Piercey & Associates, Ltd., we believe in the power of charitable giving to create lasting impact,” said Kenneth Piercey. “Supporting the American Cancer Society allows us to help our clients leave a legacy that not only benefits their loved ones but also advances vital cancer research and patient support. We are grateful to be a part of this important work.”

Planned gifts account for an average of over 25 percent of the American Cancer Society's income each year. Legacy income is the leading source of income, truly funding the future of the organization. Charitable estate planning is a way for donors to continue their support of organizations that have had an impact on their lives. This type of giving also has important benefits for the donor, such as income and estate tax reduction.

The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 110 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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