An expert on retirement planning, Dr. Ludwig brings a combination of practical, academic, and publishing experience to the position.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.