Parent Financial, a specialty planning division of HF Financial (www.HFFCarolinas.com), a General Agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), announced today that its Second Annual Stroller Roller 5K raised more than $210,000.

Proceeds support Levine Children’s Hospital, part of Carolinas HealthCare System. More than 300 people participated in the Stroller Roller, which was part of the 18th Annual Hopebuilders 5K Run/Walk. The Stroller Roller is the first 5K in Charlotte geared for strollers, baby joggers and even wagons. In the past two years, it has raised a total of $370,000.

“On behalf of Parent Financial, I want to thank everyone involved for their amazing support of this year’s event,” said Court Creeden, a financial advisor, owner of Parent Financial and founder of the Stroller Roller 5K. “We had a great turnout. It’s rewarding know that together we are making a difference for sick and injured children in our community.”

About HF Financial

HF Financial (formerly Hinrichs Flanagan Financial) specializes in a broad spectrum of financial services that enables the firm to offer comprehensive strategies to individuals, families and businesses for risk management, asset allocation, estate planning, cash flow and wealth accumulation. Securities products and services are offered through qualified registered representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC. 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28210. (704) 557-9600. Member SIPC. The firm serves clients in North and South Carolina. More information is available at www.hffcarolinas.com.

Founded in 1851, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(K) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

Court Creeden is a Registered Representative of and offers securities, investment advisory, and financial planning through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC (www.sipc.org). 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28210. (704) 557-9600. Parent Financial is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies.