Patrick Burley

Patrick Burley was President and Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Investment Advisors, Inc. of Indianapolis, IN, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor firm which was founded in 1994. Having spent his entire career in the financial services industry, Mr. Burley has provided investment management services and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. Mr. Burley has served as Treasurer, Secretary, Board Member, and Chairman of the Finance Committee of Music for All, Inc., as well as Vice Chairman of the Music for All Foundation. Music for All’s board member responsibilities include shaping and reviewing the mission, purpose, policies, and programs; selecting, supporting, and evaluating the chief executive officer; providing proper financial oversight; and ensuring legal and ethical integrity and accountability. The board participates in organizational planning and management, and determines, monitors, and strengthens Music for All programs and services. 

Over the years, Mr. Burley has been able to use his professional skills to assist a wide variety of community non-profits and has helped them expand beyond their existing horizons. His business motto and philosophy come from the following Vince Lombardi quote: “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”