Current data continues to bear out the fact that new year’s resolutions do not stick. In fact, of those who set financial resolutions at the beginning of each new year, statistics tell us that 64% have already given up on them by the end of January. Sadly, just 9% successfully stick with their resolutions throughout the whole year.

Under the agreement, Coventry will be NAIFA’s national Gold sponsor in the category of life settlements.

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and Coventry have formalized a category-exclusive national sponsorship designed to expand advisor education and access to resources related to life settlements and the secondary market for life insurance. Coventry will serve NAIFA’s members as the exclusive life settlement category Gold sponsor, supporting NAIFA’s national activities and events.

“NAIFA Community: Members in Action” is a new publication that tells the stories of NAIFA members by showing how they make the most of NAIFA’s Advocate, Educate, Differentiate membership promise. NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux writes that the report “highlights the deeds and achievements of 10 extraordinary NAIFA members and contributors and demonstrates how their participation in the NAIFA experience has boosted their professional success and helped them better serve industry colleagues, clients, and others within their spheres of influence. Each one is a microcosm, representing the ways that thousands of financial professionals also make the most of their NAIFA experiences to bolster their own success and benefit others.”

NAIFA's Foundation for Financial Service Professionals seeks applicants for the Paul S. Mills Scholarship program. The program offers scholarships to students pursuing degrees in financial service related fields, including finance, accounting, insurance or risk management, actuarial sciences, and personal financial planning. The application deadline is March 31.

Christopher Cain, CLU, is a loyal NAIFA member who has spent more than five decades building a career defined by service, consistency, and enduring client relationships. A member since 1973, Chris is being recognized as a 50-year National Quality Award Recipient—an extraordinary achievement that reflects a lifetime commitment to professionalism and excellence in the financial services industry.

Donald F. Vendetti, Jr., known to most as “Donny,” has been a proud NAIFA member since 1997 and currently serves clients from his office in South Dennis, Massachusetts, as part of Baystate Financial. Over nearly three decades in the financial services industry, Donny has built a career rooted in trust, education, and a genuine desire to help people achieve financial security and peace of mind.

Most people don’t like talking about endings and dare we say, death. That’s what makes February’s Insure Your Love campaign so spot on. It allows you to link life insurance with love, a topic most people do want to talk about.

NAIFA’s Investment, Retirement, Estate, and Advanced Planning Center will host a free live webinar, 2026 New Developments and Planning Ideas, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Eastern. This webinar is open to everyone and is designed for financial professionals who want a clear, practical review of recent legal and regulatory changes and how those developments translate into real planning opportunities for clients.

For Michael Schutza, TPCP®, financial services isn’t a job. It’s a responsibility. One shaped by lived experience, service, and a deep belief that the right guidance, given at the right moment, can change the trajectory of a family’s life.

Michael is a Financial Planner at Totus Wealth Management and holds the Tax Planning Certified Professional® (TPCP®) designation. He works primarily with families, business owners, and real estate investors, focusing on proactive planning that integrates advanced tax strategies, retirement income decisions, and real-world wealth management. But his “why” goes far deeper than credentials or years in the business.