Ben Ivy

Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Ivy III graduated with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Cornell University and received his MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.  He was President of Ivy Financial Enterprises, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisory firm in Palo Alto, California.  Ben was a Certified Financial Planner and a Registered Principal of Associated Securities Corporation who specialized in investment real estate.  He was a pioneer in the concept of comprehensive financial and estate planning through a very successful series of lectures and workshops.  Ben possessed great intellect and had the ability to communicate his thoughts and ideas to his clients.  He was listed annually in “Who’s Who in America” for over twenty years.  An avid golfer, he was a member of Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club. 

In November of 2005, Ben lost his battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.  He had survived only four months upon diagnosis.  Ben set a true example of living life to the fullest.  He is missed and continues to set an example for those who were fortunate enough to have known him.  The Ivy Foundation was created by Ben, and his wife Catherine, in order to support medical research.