Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC Managing Director Paul Fejtek Wins Most Inspirational Athlete Award

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC (www.hunterwise.com) is pleased to announce that Paul Fejtek has been named the Most Inspirational Athlete in 2010 by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).

Mr. Fejtek was born with Brachial Plexus Palsy, paralysis of the arm due to an injury at birth to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves originating in the upper spine. He says his mother was a "great motivator" who instilled in him the attitude "to live his life to the fullest."

With his wife, Denise, Paul recently stood 29,029 feet above sea level, at the top of Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world.  This was the culmination of a goal to climb the highest summit on each of the world's seven continents while raising funds for CAF.

"Climbing the seven summits will hopefully inspire others to go after their dreams, no matter how big their obstacles may be," Mr. Fejtek said. "Sports can invigorate the human spirit, especially within those individuals with physical challenges."

Mr. Fejtek also was recently honored at the University of Southern California as the Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumnus of the Year.  "I firmly believe that an optimistic attitude and unwavering commitment are the same factors that will get you to the top in business as well," says Paul.

Mr. Fejtek is a published author, frequent guest speaker, and has been featured multiple times on network television news.  In his role at Hunter Wise he specializes in mergers & acquisitions of privately held companies in the food & beverage, software, and medical device industries among others.  

About Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC

Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC is a specialized investment bank providing the highest quality level of corporate financing, merger, acquisition, divestiture and advisory services. The Company's clients include small- to medium-sized public companies, as well as selected middle market privately held businesses. Hunter Wise has 14 offices in the U.S. and offices in China, Canada and the United Kingdom.

About the Challenged Athletes Foundation

CAF is a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved – and stay involved – in sports. CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $28 million has been raised and almost 4,800 funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and dozens of countries have been satisfied. Additionally, CAF's outreach efforts reach another 60,000 individuals each year. Whether it's a $2,500 grant for a handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF's mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sports they love. To learn more, visit www.challengedathletes.org or call 858-866-0959.

SOURCE Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC