Frederick Fischer

President, Chief Financial Officer and Record Keeper

Frederick D. Fischer is the founder and President of Fischer Financial Services, Inc. He is the senior portfolio manager and serves as head of the firm’s investment committee. Fred earned his B.S. in Business Economics with a concentration in Finance from Purdue University in 1973. He also earned an M.S. in Management (M.B.A.) from Purdue University in 1975.

Fred began his career in finance at AMP, Inc. as an analyst. He held various positions of increased responsibility in operations and, finally, as Manager of Strategic Planning – 1977-1988. Fred is a notable speaker in the state of Pennsylvania addressing varied organizations over the past 24 years. During 2003, he became a registered Player
Financial Advisor to the N.F.L. In addition to serving numerous charities financially, Fred also serves on the Investment Committee of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities and the Keystone Human Services Investment Committee.

Fred was a collegiate powerlifting champion and set several school records during the 1970s. Prior to June 2012, Fred’s last competition was 37 years ago. He retired from the sport due to a series of lower back injuries. During September of 2011, he began training for competition under the watchful eye of “Hall of Fame” Powerlifting Champion, Mark Chaillet. Mark is a former world champion and world record holder in multiple weight
classes. In June 2012, Fred hit the platform again competing in the IPA Strength Spectacular in the Amateur Men’s Master (60-64) Division. Fred squatted 570 lbs., bench pressed 360 lbs., and dead lifted 385 lbs., totaling 1,315 lbs., Fred earned “Best Lifter” in the Amateur Men’s Master Division.

On 7/16/22 at the Strength Spectacular in Erie, PA, Fred set an “All-Time” World Record for all weight classes in the squat with a lift of 615 lbs. Fred lifted in the 70-74 age group, 275 lb equipped category. His total of 1,465 lbs. places him second “All-Time” for all weight classes in the 70-74 age group.