Danny O’Connell, chief executive officer of Next Level Insurance Agency, LLC, has been elected president-elect of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Texas (NAIFA-TX). O’Connell has been on the association’s Board of Trustees since 2016, most recently as secretary/treasurer.

O’Connell will continue to build on the history of NAIFA-TX while growing membership and expanding political involvement. He believes that NAIFA-TX has a responsibility to do more for both members and the consumers they serve. He looks forward to the next two years of advocating for Texans and continuing to promote their industry.

O'Connell started NextLevel Insurance Agency to address the future trends of health care, integrating technology and practical solutions to lower costs. He has been in the financial services industry since 2001 and has specialized in employee benefits since 2006.  He became the 3rd Texan ever to be honored by NAIFA in 2014 with its Advisor Today 4 under 40 national award. He has over 30 published articles on health care reform and was a frequent contributor for Fox News Radio on the Affordable Care Act. He is also a regular contributor to Advisor Today magazine and is frequently asked to speak all over the United States and internationally on various insurance topics.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS—Danny O’Connell

• B.S. in Finance & History, University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business
• MBA, University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business
• MDRT Member
• Holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 registrations
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