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  • Soundbites that Stick, Show, and Sell October 6, 2026
    The right words can make the difference between being heard and being remembered. Join us Wednesday, October 21, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern for a NAIFA webinar featuring Paul Kingsman, RICP, National Director of Practice Management at Ash Brokerage, who will share practical ways financial professionals can communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.
  • Buy-Sell for LLC Q&A with Andrew Rinn and Kathleen Bilderback October 6, 2026
    Buy-sell planning can become increasingly complex when a business has three or more owners. Join us Tuesday, October 27, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern for a NAIFA webinar featuring Andrew Rinn, JD, CFP, CLU, ChFC, Assistant Vice President of Advanced Strategies at Midland National Life, and Kathleen Bilderback, JD, LLM, AEP, Counsel at Sandberg […]
  • From “Yes” to “How”: Turning the Three Great Transfers into Lasting Client Relationships October 6, 2026
    The way families prepare for retirement, wealth transfer, and caregiving is changing, creating new opportunities for financial professionals to deepen relationships across generations. Join us Thursday, October 15, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern for NAIFA Live, featuring Carroll S. Golden, CLU, ChFC, CLTC, CASL, LECP, FLMI, LACP, Executive Director of the NAIFA Knowledge Centers, […]
  • Q4 2026 State of NAIFA October 2, 2026
    As 2026 enters its final quarter, NAIFA members are invited to hear directly from association leadership about where NAIFA stands today and what lies ahead.
  • Gillies, Krawczyk, Kunze, and True Named NAIFA’s 4 Under 40 Award Winners for 2026 October 1, 2026
    NAIFA is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of its annual 4 Under 40 awards: Blake Gillies, MBA, LUTCF, of NAIFA-Louisiana; Thomas Krawczyk, FSCP, of NAIFA-Washington; Melanie Kunze, CFP, of NAIFA-Wisconsin; and Derek True, DIA, DHP, of NAIFA-Texas.
  • NAIFA-New Jersey Examines Changes to the Independent Contractor Rule September 28, 2026
    In a recent 10-minute video discussion, NAIFA-New Jersey Membership Chair Ryan Ross is joined by the chapter’s lobbyist, Paul Brent, and NAIFA member Matt Simon to discuss the state’s independent contractor rule and what potential changes could mean for insurance and financial professionals. 
  • The Secondary Market for Life Insurance: Current Trends and New Applications September 28, 2026
    The secondary market for life insurance continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for financial professionals to help clients evaluate policies that may no longer meet their needs. Join us Thursday, October 1, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern for a webinar featuring Peter Hershon, CLU, ChFC, Senior Vice President of Account Services at Coventry, who […]
  • NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2027 National Leadership Roles September 25, 2026
    The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Andrew J. Rinn, JD, CFP, CLU, ChFC, Assistant Vice President-Advanced Strategies with Sammons Financial in West Des Moines, Iowa, to be NAIFA’s 2027 Secretary. Rinn, who currently serves on NAIFA’s National Professional Development Committee and Political Action Committee, is […]
  • Lynda D. Turner: Nearly Four Decades of Commitment to NAIFA and the Financial Services Profession September 21, 2026
    For Lynda D. Turner, a career in financial services began with an unexpected change in direction. After 17 years as a business office manager, her employer moved its operations to Texas. Rather than uproot her family, Lynda accepted a voluntary buyout. When she reached out to a friend at Equitable Life Insurance to help replace […]
  • NAIFA Trustee Josh O’Gara Is NAIFA's 2026 YAT Leader of the Year September 17, 2026
    The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is thrilled to announce that Joshua O’Gara, CLU, ChFC, CFP, has been named the 2026 Young Advisor Team Leader of the Year. This award celebrates outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact within the financial advisory industry, recognizing individuals who exemplify the highest standards of excellence.
  • Four NAIFA Legends to Be Honored as Hall of Fame Inductees September 10, 2026
    The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to announce four new inductees into the NAIFA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame to recognizes and celebrates NAIFA members whose extraordinary service and contributions represent the legacy of the most accomplished, impactful, and inspirational members of the NAIFA family.
  • NAIFA Celebrates Life Insurance Awareness Month with Exclusive Member-Only Webinar September 9, 2026
    As NAIFA and Life Happens lead the financial service industry in recognizing Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) this September, NAIFA members have an exclusive opportunity to strengthen the conversations they are having with clients and prospects about life insurance.
  • NAIFA's Gandy Talks Retirement Planning With Financial Journalist Chuck Jaffe September 4, 2026
    NAIFA President Christopher Gandy was the featured guest on Money Life, a popular podcast by financial journalist Chuck Jaffe.  In the episode "NAIFA's Gandy: When it comes to retirement, people focus on the wrong things," Gandy explains how people preparing for retirement often fixate on specific number goals that may have little meaning rather than on […]
  • Understanding Nonequity Split Dollar September 3, 2026
    Often, individuals who are likely to face a federal estate tax – or think they will– desire to have life insurance paid to an irrevocable trust that is outside their estate.These proceeds can replace wealth confiscated by death taxes, or can provide liquidity to an executor who needs to cash to pay those taxes.
  • Carroll Golden Featured in ADVISOR Magazine on Hybrid Long-Term Care September 3, 2026
    Carroll Golden, Executive Director of NAIFA’s Knowledge Centers, is featured in Advisor Magazine with her article, “Hybrid Long-Term Care: One Strategy, Two Possible Outcomes.” The article highlights the growing importance of long-term care planning and how financial professionals can help clients prepare for care needs before they disrupt retirement income, investments, or legacy plans.
  • Wealth Transfer Planning: Protecting Your Legacy Beyond the Estate Plan September 2, 2026
    Join NAIFA on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern for Wealth Transfer Planning: Protecting Your Legacy Beyond the Estate Plan, sponsored by the American Cancer Society National Professional Advisor Network. The webinar will explore why preserving wealth across generations requires more than simply having an estate plan in place.
  • Working with Non Equity Split Dollar September 2, 2026
    Join NAIFA on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern for Working with Nonequity Split Dollar, sponsored by Principal. This webinar will explore how non equity split dollar arrangements can provide an alternative way to fund life insurance held in an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT), particularly when clients want to minimize […]
  • The IUL Surrender Myth September 1, 2026
    Spend enough time in industry forums or reading financial commentary, and you'll encounter a familiar claim: indexed universal life (IUL) policies have excessively high surrender rates. Critics argue these figures prove clients are walking away due to over‑illustration and buyer's remorse.
    Bill Levinson, Guest Contributor
  • NAIFA and Life Happens Lead Efforts to Promote Life Insurance Awareness Month During September September 1, 2026
    Once again this September, the National Association of Insurance Advisors (NAIFA), Life Happens, and the entire insurance and financial service community recognize and celebrate Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM).
  • Bringing Financial Security Home August 24, 2026
    Community Conversations, powered by NAIFA, will bring financial empowerment to communities through partnerships with members of Congress and NAIFA’s national network of insurance and financial professionals. These local events will give constituents access to trusted information and practical guidance to help them better understand the financial decisions that affect their families and their financial security.

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2023-01-04T21:41:46Z
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https://at.naifa.org/get-to-know-2023-naifa-president-bryon-holz

Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, President of Bryon Holz & Associates, Brandon, FL, is NAIFA's 2023 President.

 

Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, President of Bryon Holz & Associates, Brandon, FL, is NAIFA's 2023 President.


Leaders
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:41:46 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA)
https://at.naifa.org/get-to-know-2023-naifa-president-bryon-holz
2023-01-04T21:41:46Z

https://at.naifa.org/digital-marketing-ai-technology-to-drive-life-insurance-annuity-sales-in-2023

Digital Marketing had the biggest growth for generating insurance sales since 2021. In a recent global study conducted by Accenture, most insurance buyers now search for information on digital channels. 48% of insurance customers who responded to an Accenture survey stated that social media would factor into their insurance-buying decision. Introducing agents and training to effectively utilize email, social media, web-based advertising, text messages, and personalized videos which helps maximize their value delivery.

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology driving the industry to new insurance sales as it does with other industries in e-commerce. Winning agencies will become more data-driven and introduce agents to tools that utilize data analytics and AI to grow their businesses. Whether finding patterns based on past data to predict future events or leveraging AI to make assumptions and predictions beyond human capabilities, successful agents and agencies will take advantage of these new technology tools.

 

Digital Marketing had the biggest growth for generating insurance sales since 2021. In a recent global study conducted by Accenture, most insurance buyers now search for information on digital channels. 48% of insurance customers who responded to an Accenture survey stated that social media would factor into their insurance-buying decision. Introducing agents and training to effectively utilize email, social media, web-based advertising, text messages, and personalized videos which helps maximize their value delivery.

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology driving the industry to new insurance sales as it does with other industries in e-commerce. Winning agencies will become more data-driven and introduce agents to tools that utilize data analytics and AI to grow their businesses. Whether finding patterns based on past data to predict future events or leveraging AI to make assumptions and predictions beyond human capabilities, successful agents and agencies will take advantage of these new technology tools.


Annuities
Life Insurance & Annuities
Marketing
Sales & Marketing
Social Media Marketing
FinTech
Insurance
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT ken@insurtechexpress.com (Ken Leibow)
https://at.naifa.org/digital-marketing-ai-technology-to-drive-life-insurance-annuity-sales-in-2023
2023-01-04T15:00:00Z

https://at.naifa.org/meet-loyal-naifa-member-peter-glassman

NAIFA-GWDC Past President Peter Glassman, CFP, is a Founding Partner of Wealth Insight Partners and has been a loyal NAIFA member since 1989.

After graduating with a business and marketing degree in 1987, Glassman moved from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., where a family friend suggested he get into the insurance and financial services industry. After learning more he dove into what turned out to be the beginning of a career. Thirty-five years later, Glassman is still dedicated to helping his clients plan for their futures.

 

NAIFA-GWDC Past President Peter Glassman, CFP, is a Founding Partner of Wealth Insight Partners and has been a loyal NAIFA member since 1989.

After graduating with a business and marketing degree in 1987, Glassman moved from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., where a family friend suggested he get into the insurance and financial services industry. After learning more he dove into what turned out to be the beginning of a career. Thirty-five years later, Glassman is still dedicated to helping his clients plan for their futures.


Member Spotlight
Member Profile
Loyal Member Profile
Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT rfriend@naifa.org (Ronan Friend)
https://at.naifa.org/meet-loyal-naifa-member-peter-glassman
2023-01-03T15:00:00Z

https://at.naifa.org/year-in-review-camaraderie-as-a-strategy

Chris Gandy is the Founder of Midwest Legacy Group LLC, a boutique concierge insurance group for executives, professional athletes, physicians, business owners, and entrepreneurs. It focuses on the client's interests in wealth accumulation, wealth preservation, retirement strategies, insurance, asset protection, and investments.

 

Chris Gandy is the Founder of Midwest Legacy Group LLC, a boutique concierge insurance group for executives, professional athletes, physicians, business owners, and entrepreneurs. It focuses on the client's interests in wealth accumulation, wealth preservation, retirement strategies, insurance, asset protection, and investments.


NAIFA
Podcast
Advisor Today
Chris Gandy
Suzanne Carawan
Midwest Legacy Group LLC
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (Advisor Today)
https://at.naifa.org/year-in-review-camaraderie-as-a-strategy
2022-12-14T10:00:00Z

https://at.naifa.org/dennis-cuccinelli-receives-naifas-inaugural-membership-hard-hat-award

Dennis Cuccinelli, LACP, an Independent Advisor associated with Certified Financial Services from Paramus, NJ, has received NAIFA's inaugural Annual Membership Hard Hat Award. He was presented the award by current NAIFA President Lawrence Holzberg, LUTCF, LACP, and incoming 2023 President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, November 14 in Washington, D.C., at NAIFA’s Belong awards celebration that was part of the National Leadership Conference.

 

Dennis Cuccinelli, LACP, an Independent Advisor associated with Certified Financial Services from Paramus, NJ, has received NAIFA's inaugural Annual Membership Hard Hat Award. He was presented the award by current NAIFA President Lawrence Holzberg, LUTCF, LACP, and incoming 2023 President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, November 14 in Washington, D.C., at NAIFA’s Belong awards celebration that was part of the National Leadership Conference.


Award Winners
Press Release
Membership
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA)
https://at.naifa.org/dennis-cuccinelli-receives-naifas-inaugural-membership-hard-hat-award
2022-12-13T18:00:00Z

https://at.naifa.org/q1-state-of-naifa-introduces-2023-naifa-president-bryon-holz

On January 10, join 2023 NAIFA-National President Bryon Holz, NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux, and NAIFA SVP of Government Relations Diane Boyle for the first State of NAIFA webinar of the new year.

Holz, Mayeux, and Boyle will share an update on where NAIFA is as an organization, preview NAIFA's advocacy goals for the new year, and highlight the benefits available exclusively to NAIFA members.

 

On January 10, join 2023 NAIFA-National President Bryon Holz, NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux, and NAIFA SVP of Government Relations Diane Boyle for the first State of NAIFA webinar of the new year.

Holz, Mayeux, and Boyle will share an update on where NAIFA is as an organization, preview NAIFA's advocacy goals for the new year, and highlight the benefits available exclusively to NAIFA members.


NAIFA Events
Leadership
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:34:26 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA)
https://at.naifa.org/q1-state-of-naifa-introduces-2023-naifa-president-bryon-holz
2022-12-13T15:34:26Z

https://at.naifa.org/e4-presents-a-special-brew-with-2021-4-under-40-winner-steve-walker

This Wednesday, December 14 at 1 pm eastern, join NAIFA's first financial security champion, E4 Insurance Services, for their next Building Relationship Every Week (BREW) webinar.

This week's BREW will feature Steve Walker, CLTC, LUTCF, Vice President of Institutional Accounts at E4, loyal NAIFA member since 2009, and a NAIFA 4 Under 40 Award Winner in 2021.

 

This Wednesday, December 14 at 1 pm eastern, join NAIFA's first financial security champion, E4 Insurance Services, for their next Building Relationship Every Week (BREW) webinar.

This week's BREW will feature Steve Walker, CLTC, LUTCF, Vice President of Institutional Accounts at E4, loyal NAIFA member since 2009, and a NAIFA 4 Under 40 Award Winner in 2021.


Health Care
Medicare
Webinar
Leaders
Insurance Webinar
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:18:32 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA)
https://at.naifa.org/e4-presents-a-special-brew-with-2021-4-under-40-winner-steve-walker
2022-12-12T16:18:32Z

https://at.naifa.org/meet-loyal-naifa-member-joshua-ogara

For Joshua O’Gara, CLU, ChFC, CFP, Owner and Founder of O'Gara Financial Group, entrepreneurship runs in the family. Both of his parents were small business owners and O’Gara inherited their drive. His entrepreneurial spirit—along with his college studies in economics and his desire to help people—made a career in insurance and financial services a perfect fit.

 

For Joshua O’Gara, CLU, ChFC, CFP, Owner and Founder of O'Gara Financial Group, entrepreneurship runs in the family. Both of his parents were small business owners and O’Gara inherited their drive. His entrepreneurial spirit—along with his college studies in economics and his desire to help people—made a career in insurance and financial services a perfect fit.


Member Spotlight
Member Profile
Loyal Member Profile
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT rfriend@naifa.org (Ronan Friend)
https://at.naifa.org/meet-loyal-naifa-member-joshua-ogara
2022-12-12T15:00:00Z

https://at.naifa.org/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-long-term-care

As your parents age, there’s a good chance they will need long-term care. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than half of Americans turning 65 today will develop a disability serious enough that they will need daily help with the basic activities of living. Most will need care for less than two years, but 1 in 7 will need assistance for more than five years.

As tough as it might be to imagine your parents being unable to care for themselves, the thought of discussing this possibility with them probably seems even harder. But it’s important to talk to your parents sooner rather than later to develop a plan for long-term care if they ever need it. If you wait for an emergency to strike, emotions will be running high and you’ll likely have fewer options to deal with your parents’ need for care.

 

As your parents age, there’s a good chance they will need long-term care. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than half of Americans turning 65 today will develop a disability serious enough that they will need daily help with the basic activities of living. Most will need care for less than two years, but 1 in 7 will need assistance for more than five years.

As tough as it might be to imagine your parents being unable to care for themselves, the thought of discussing this possibility with them probably seems even harder. But it’s important to talk to your parents sooner rather than later to develop a plan for long-term care if they ever need it. If you wait for an emergency to strike, emotions will be running high and you’ll likely have fewer options to deal with your parents’ need for care.


Long-Term Care
Extended Care
Limited Care
Limited & Extended Care Planning Center
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:30:00 GMT https://at.naifa.org/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-long-term-care
2022-12-09T14:30:00Z
Cameron Huddleston

https://at.naifa.org/state-senate-hearing-on-ltc-feature-testimony-of-naifa-was-chris-bor-0

Chris Bor, LUTCF, CLU, ChFC, a loyal NAIFA member since 1998 and Immediate Past President of NAIFA-WA, testified at a hearing of the Washington State Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee on the use of life insurance, annuities, and policy riders in long-term care planning. He gave an overview of a wide variety of LTC planning options and discussed the value of agents and advisors to consumers. Bor also serves as Vice-Chair of NAIFA's National Membership Committee.

 

Chris Bor, LUTCF, CLU, ChFC, a loyal NAIFA member since 1998 and Immediate Past President of NAIFA-WA, testified at a hearing of the Washington State Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee on the use of life insurance, annuities, and policy riders in long-term care planning. He gave an overview of a wide variety of LTC planning options and discussed the value of agents and advisors to consumers. Bor also serves as Vice-Chair of NAIFA's National Membership Committee.


Long-Term Care
Life Insurance & Annuities
State Advocacy
Washington
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:00:06 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA)
https://at.naifa.org/state-senate-hearing-on-ltc-feature-testimony-of-naifa-was-chris-bor-0
2022-12-08T23:00:06Z

Advisor Today https://at.naifa.org NAIFA's Advisor Today is the official blog & magazine focused on highlighting how NAIFA members' live, work & give to their clients, community and country. en Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:41:46 GMT 2023-01-04T21:41:46Z en Get to Know 2023 NAIFA President Bryon Holz https://at.naifa.org/get-to-know-2023-naifa-president-bryon-holz

Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, President of Bryon Holz & Associates, Brandon, FL, is NAIFA's 2023 President. 

Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, President of Bryon Holz & Associates, Brandon, FL, is NAIFA's 2023 President. 

Leaders Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:41:46 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA) https://at.naifa.org/get-to-know-2023-naifa-president-bryon-holz 2023-01-04T21:41:46Z
Digital Marketing & AI Technology to Drive Life Insurance & Annuity Sales in 2023 https://at.naifa.org/digital-marketing-ai-technology-to-drive-life-insurance-annuity-sales-in-2023

Digital Marketing had the biggest growth for generating insurance sales since 2021. In a recent global study conducted by Accenture, most insurance buyers now search for information on digital channels. 48% of insurance customers who responded to an Accenture survey stated that social media would factor into their insurance-buying decision. Introducing agents and training to effectively utilize email, social media, web-based advertising, text messages, and personalized videos which helps maximize their value delivery.

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology driving the industry to new insurance sales as it does with other industries in e-commerce. Winning agencies will become more data-driven and introduce agents to tools that utilize data analytics and AI to grow their businesses. Whether finding patterns based on past data to predict future events or leveraging AI to make assumptions and predictions beyond human capabilities, successful agents and agencies will take advantage of these new technology tools.

Digital Marketing had the biggest growth for generating insurance sales since 2021. In a recent global study conducted by Accenture, most insurance buyers now search for information on digital channels. 48% of insurance customers who responded to an Accenture survey stated that social media would factor into their insurance-buying decision. Introducing agents and training to effectively utilize email, social media, web-based advertising, text messages, and personalized videos which helps maximize their value delivery.

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology driving the industry to new insurance sales as it does with other industries in e-commerce. Winning agencies will become more data-driven and introduce agents to tools that utilize data analytics and AI to grow their businesses. Whether finding patterns based on past data to predict future events or leveraging AI to make assumptions and predictions beyond human capabilities, successful agents and agencies will take advantage of these new technology tools.

Annuities Life Insurance & Annuities Marketing Sales & Marketing Social Media Marketing FinTech Insurance Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT ken@insurtechexpress.com (Ken Leibow) https://at.naifa.org/digital-marketing-ai-technology-to-drive-life-insurance-annuity-sales-in-2023 2023-01-04T15:00:00Z
Meet Loyal NAIFA Member Peter Glassman https://at.naifa.org/meet-loyal-naifa-member-peter-glassman

NAIFA-GWDC Past President Peter Glassman, CFP, is a Founding Partner of Wealth Insight Partners and has been a loyal NAIFA member since 1989.

After graduating with a business and marketing degree in 1987, Glassman moved from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., where a family friend suggested he get into the insurance and financial services industry. After learning more he dove into what turned out to be the beginning of a career. Thirty-five years later, Glassman is still dedicated to helping his clients plan for their futures.

NAIFA-GWDC Past President Peter Glassman, CFP, is a Founding Partner of Wealth Insight Partners and has been a loyal NAIFA member since 1989.

After graduating with a business and marketing degree in 1987, Glassman moved from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., where a family friend suggested he get into the insurance and financial services industry. After learning more he dove into what turned out to be the beginning of a career. Thirty-five years later, Glassman is still dedicated to helping his clients plan for their futures.

Member Spotlight Member Profile Loyal Member Profile Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT rfriend@naifa.org (Ronan Friend) https://at.naifa.org/meet-loyal-naifa-member-peter-glassman 2023-01-03T15:00:00Z
Year in Review: Camaraderie as a Strategy https://at.naifa.org/year-in-review-camaraderie-as-a-strategy

Chris Gandy is the Founder of Midwest Legacy Group LLC, a boutique concierge insurance group for executives, professional athletes, physicians, business owners, and entrepreneurs. It focuses on the client's interests in wealth accumulation, wealth preservation, retirement strategies, insurance, asset protection, and investments.

Chris Gandy is the Founder of Midwest Legacy Group LLC, a boutique concierge insurance group for executives, professional athletes, physicians, business owners, and entrepreneurs. It focuses on the client's interests in wealth accumulation, wealth preservation, retirement strategies, insurance, asset protection, and investments.

NAIFA Podcast Advisor Today Chris Gandy Suzanne Carawan Midwest Legacy Group LLC Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (Advisor Today) https://at.naifa.org/year-in-review-camaraderie-as-a-strategy 2022-12-14T10:00:00Z
Dennis Cuccinelli Receives NAIFA’s First Annual Membership Hard Hat Award https://at.naifa.org/dennis-cuccinelli-receives-naifas-inaugural-membership-hard-hat-award

Dennis Cuccinelli, LACP, an Independent Advisor associated with Certified Financial Services from Paramus, NJ, has received NAIFA's inaugural Annual Membership Hard Hat Award. He was presented the award by current NAIFA President Lawrence Holzberg, LUTCF, LACP, and incoming 2023 President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, November 14 in Washington, D.C., at NAIFA’s Belong awards celebration that was part of the National Leadership Conference.

Dennis Cuccinelli, LACP, an Independent Advisor associated with Certified Financial Services from Paramus, NJ, has received NAIFA's inaugural Annual Membership Hard Hat Award. He was presented the award by current NAIFA President Lawrence Holzberg, LUTCF, LACP, and incoming 2023 President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, November 14 in Washington, D.C., at NAIFA’s Belong awards celebration that was part of the National Leadership Conference.

Award Winners Press Release Membership Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA) https://at.naifa.org/dennis-cuccinelli-receives-naifas-inaugural-membership-hard-hat-award 2022-12-13T18:00:00Z
Q1 State of NAIFA Introduces 2023 NAIFA President Bryon Holz https://at.naifa.org/q1-state-of-naifa-introduces-2023-naifa-president-bryon-holz

On January 10, join 2023 NAIFA-National President Bryon Holz, NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux, and NAIFA SVP of Government Relations Diane Boyle for the first State of NAIFA webinar of the new year. 

Holz, Mayeux, and Boyle will share an update on where NAIFA is as an organization, preview NAIFA's advocacy goals for the new year, and highlight the benefits available exclusively to NAIFA members.

On January 10, join 2023 NAIFA-National President Bryon Holz, NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux, and NAIFA SVP of Government Relations Diane Boyle for the first State of NAIFA webinar of the new year. 

Holz, Mayeux, and Boyle will share an update on where NAIFA is as an organization, preview NAIFA's advocacy goals for the new year, and highlight the benefits available exclusively to NAIFA members.

NAIFA Events Leadership Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:34:26 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA) https://at.naifa.org/q1-state-of-naifa-introduces-2023-naifa-president-bryon-holz 2022-12-13T15:34:26Z
E4 Presents a Special BREW with 2021 4 Under 40 Winner Steve Walker https://at.naifa.org/e4-presents-a-special-brew-with-2021-4-under-40-winner-steve-walker

This Wednesday, December 14 at 1 pm eastern, join NAIFA's first financial security champion, E4 Insurance Services, for their next Building Relationship Every Week (BREW) webinar.

This week's BREW will feature Steve Walker, CLTC, LUTCF, Vice President of Institutional Accounts at E4, loyal NAIFA member since 2009, and a NAIFA 4 Under 40 Award Winner in 2021. 

This Wednesday, December 14 at 1 pm eastern, join NAIFA's first financial security champion, E4 Insurance Services, for their next Building Relationship Every Week (BREW) webinar.

This week's BREW will feature Steve Walker, CLTC, LUTCF, Vice President of Institutional Accounts at E4, loyal NAIFA member since 2009, and a NAIFA 4 Under 40 Award Winner in 2021. 

Health Care Medicare Webinar Leaders Insurance Webinar Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:18:32 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA) https://at.naifa.org/e4-presents-a-special-brew-with-2021-4-under-40-winner-steve-walker 2022-12-12T16:18:32Z
Meet Loyal NAIFA Member Joshua O’Gara https://at.naifa.org/meet-loyal-naifa-member-joshua-ogara

For Joshua O’Gara, CLU, ChFC, CFP, Owner and Founder of O'Gara Financial Group, entrepreneurship runs in the family. Both of his parents were small business owners and O’Gara inherited their drive. His entrepreneurial spirit—along with his college studies in economics and his desire to help people—made a career in insurance and financial services a perfect fit. 

For Joshua O’Gara, CLU, ChFC, CFP, Owner and Founder of O'Gara Financial Group, entrepreneurship runs in the family. Both of his parents were small business owners and O’Gara inherited their drive. His entrepreneurial spirit—along with his college studies in economics and his desire to help people—made a career in insurance and financial services a perfect fit. 

Member Spotlight Member Profile Loyal Member Profile Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT rfriend@naifa.org (Ronan Friend) https://at.naifa.org/meet-loyal-naifa-member-joshua-ogara 2022-12-12T15:00:00Z
How to Talk to Your Parents About Long-Term Care https://at.naifa.org/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-long-term-care

As your parents age, there’s a good chance they will need long-term care. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than half of Americans turning 65 today will develop a disability serious enough that they will need daily help with the basic activities of living. Most will need care for less than two years, but 1 in 7 will need assistance for more than five years.

As tough as it might be to imagine your parents being unable to care for themselves, the thought of discussing this possibility with them probably seems even harder. But it’s important to talk to your parents sooner rather than later to develop a plan for long-term care if they ever need it. If you wait for an emergency to strike, emotions will be running high and you’ll likely have fewer options to deal with your parents’ need for care.

As your parents age, there’s a good chance they will need long-term care. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than half of Americans turning 65 today will develop a disability serious enough that they will need daily help with the basic activities of living. Most will need care for less than two years, but 1 in 7 will need assistance for more than five years.

As tough as it might be to imagine your parents being unable to care for themselves, the thought of discussing this possibility with them probably seems even harder. But it’s important to talk to your parents sooner rather than later to develop a plan for long-term care if they ever need it. If you wait for an emergency to strike, emotions will be running high and you’ll likely have fewer options to deal with your parents’ need for care.

Long-Term Care Extended Care Limited Care Limited & Extended Care Planning Center Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:30:00 GMT https://at.naifa.org/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-long-term-care 2022-12-09T14:30:00Z Cameron Huddleston
State Senate Hearing on LTC Features Testimony of NAIFA-WA's Chris Bor https://at.naifa.org/state-senate-hearing-on-ltc-feature-testimony-of-naifa-was-chris-bor-0

Chris Bor, LUTCF, CLU, ChFC, a loyal NAIFA member since 1998 and Immediate Past President of NAIFA-WA, testified at a hearing of the Washington State Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee on the use of life insurance, annuities, and policy riders in long-term care planning. He gave an overview of a wide variety of LTC planning options and discussed the value of agents and advisors to consumers. Bor also serves as Vice-Chair of NAIFA's National Membership Committee.

Chris Bor, LUTCF, CLU, ChFC, a loyal NAIFA member since 1998 and Immediate Past President of NAIFA-WA, testified at a hearing of the Washington State Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee on the use of life insurance, annuities, and policy riders in long-term care planning. He gave an overview of a wide variety of LTC planning options and discussed the value of agents and advisors to consumers. Bor also serves as Vice-Chair of NAIFA's National Membership Committee.

Long-Term Care Life Insurance & Annuities State Advocacy Washington Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:00:06 GMT bsuchanek@naifa.org (NAIFA) https://at.naifa.org/state-senate-hearing-on-ltc-feature-testimony-of-naifa-was-chris-bor-0 2022-12-08T23:00:06Z