November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and NAIFA kicked it off on October 28 with its Don't Be Scared of Long-Term Care Impact Day. Hosted by NAIFA's Limited and Extended Care Planning (LECP) Center, the virtual event brought together industry experts to share strategies, explore emerging solutions, and help insurance and financial professionals better prepare their clients for the challenges of long-term care.

NAIFA National President Christopher Gandy will join U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks and community partners for an Economic Empowerment Symposium for Seniors on Friday, November 6, in Edgewater, Maryland.

Inaugural event brings together producers, carriers, wholesalers, capital and platforms shaping the future of income and financial protection

Sometimes the most meaningful career transitions are the ones that allow us to bring what we have learned from one chapter into an entirely new one. For Kimberly Ellis, M. Ed.,that meant taking more than a decade of experience in education and bringing her passion for teaching, relationship building, and serving others into financial services.

The secondary market for life insurance continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for financial professionals to help clients maximize the value of their existing policies. As individuals approach retirement and their financial needs change, life settlements can provide an alternative to surrendering or allowing policies to lapse.

A successful wealth transfer plan involves more than deciding who will inherit assets. It requires preparing future generations, encouraging open communication, and ensuring that financial resources reflect a family's values and long-term goals.

On October 14, 2026 NAIFA hosted the Q4 State of NAIFA webinar. NAIFA President Christopher Gandy, NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux, and NAIFA SVP of Government Relations Diane Boyle provided updates on where NAIFA is as an association, NAIFA programs, and ongoing advocacy and legislative efforts and priorities, as well as information to help you get the most out of NAIFA membership.

Long-term care planning can be one of the more challenging conversations financial professionals have with clients, but it does not have to be a scary one. NAIFA’s Limited and Extended Care Planning (LECP) Center is getting an early start on Long-Term Care Awareness Month with “Don’t Be Scared of Long-Term Care,” a free virtual LECP Impact Day focused on helping financial professionals better understand the present and future of long-term care planning.

For Clint Hinderaker, a career in financial services began with a personal experience that changed the direction of his future.

While studying at the University of Iowa, Clint was initially interested in banking. That changed after his grandfather passed away and Clint had the opportunity to see some of the financial and estate planning his grandfather had put in place. Seeing firsthand what thoughtful planning could accomplish, as well as some areas he questioned, sparked an interest in estate planning and ultimately led him toward insurance and investment advising.

Diane Boyle, senior vice president of government relations for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), has been named one of the Advocacy Association’s Top 20 Advocacy Professionals for 2026.