As NAIFA’s President, I would like to wish NAIFA members and all of our professional colleagues a happy 4^th of July. We celebrate America’s 250^th birthday knowing that we can take pride in the fact that for the past 136 years NAIFA has helped make our nation better by supporting financial professionals who build financial freedom and security for American families and businesses.

When I first stepped into a leadership role at NAIFA, I did it as a volunteer. What I didn’t realize at the time was how rewarding, energizing, and impactful the experience would be. Serving as a volunteer leader has not only been gratifying on a personal level, it has also been one of the best investments I’ve made in my career, my leadership skills, and my ability to serve our profession.