Charles Anthony Clark: Raising the standard for teens’ financial futures
This year, SecureFutures is proud to honor Charles Anthony Clark as the recipient of the 2025 Lloyd Levin Difference Maker Individual Award. Since joining SecureFutures in 2021, Charles has contributed 47 volunteer hours across all three programs: Money Sense, Money Path, and Money Coach. In every classroom interaction, he brings energy, care, and a genuine desire to help teens grow in their understanding of money and financial responsibility.
“I obtained my bachelor’s degree in finance and realized the impact it had on my life,” Charles shared. “I’ve always wanted to help those younger than me and give back to the communities I serve as a real estate broker.”
Charles’s professional work as a Real Estate Broker at Raise the Standard Real Estate and as Director of Agent Development and Investment Education Strategist at NextHome My Way complements his volunteer efforts. His passion for development and education shines through in every lesson, inspiring students to think about investing, saving, and building wealth early.
“Investing is how you build wealth. Compound interest is the most important concept anyone can learn, and if you learn it early on in life, the impact it will have cannot be measured,” he explained.
His motivation to keep volunteering is guided by three personal mottos: “Raise the standard of living—anything I do should benefit me, my family, my clients, and the communities I serve. Be better by being better—I strive to improve every day and helping others do the same helps me grow. And, ‘What’s your legacy?’— I am creating a better world by educating those coming behind me, and this will be my legacy.”
Charles’s dedication extends beyond the classroom as an ambassador for SecureFutures. He shares his volunteer experiences on social media, amplifies our mission, and even participated in a media feature for a Fox 6 segment highlighting the importance of financial education for teens.
Reflecting on receiving the Lloyd Levin Difference Maker Individual Award, Charles said, “To be associated with someone who has impacted the state of Wisconsin the way Lloyd Levin has—words cannot express how I feel. I’m thankful that SecureFutures allows me to live my dream through Lloyd Levin’s dreams. I like to say, ‘If you are not living your dream, it is probably because you are doing it by yourself.’ I can say I am living my dream because of SecureFutures.”
Charles Anthony Clark embodies the spirit of the Lloyd Levin Difference Maker Award: impactful, generous, and dedicated to creating opportunity for the next generation. We are grateful for his contributions and proud to celebrate his achievements. If you’re interested in volunteering and making a difference in a teen’s life, fill out this short interest form.
