Join us on Wednesday, March 12, at 12 PM Eastern for Journal Live, where we examine the risks and complexities of premium-financed life insurance arrangements. While funding index universal life policy premiums through third-party loans has gained popularity, many financial professionals may not fully understand the associated risks.

NAIFA 2025 President Doug Massey, LUTCF, FSS, CLU, ChFC, has come a long way since he joined NAIFA, then known as NALU, in 1987. He first attended a local luncheon in San Angelo, Texas, as a guest. It was a nice steakhouse, Massey admits, but he was reluctant and didn’t really see the association’s appeal. 

Join us on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern for Journal Live, where we explore how consumer research can enhance retirement planning. Based on an article from the January 2025 issue of the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, this program challenges traditional financial planning models and highlights strategies to better serve clients with diverse financial needs.

Medicare plays a crucial role in retirement planning, yet it remains one of the most complex and often misunderstood aspects of financial security. As clients approach retirement, they face important decisions about their healthcare coverage, making it essential for financial professionals to stay informed.

Mike McGlothlin, CFP, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, NSSA, Executive Vice President, Retirement, at Ash Brokerage, is the 2024 recipient of the Kenneth Black Jr. Leadership Award. McGlothlin manages a staff of more than 65 employees and has maintained a 90% retention rate. Under his leadership, more than 25 employees have bolstered their professional skills and received in-house promotions. The team has achieved a remarkable 300% growth over six years.  

NAIFA and the Dallas-based American Senior Benefits (ASB) have entered a partnership under which NAIFA recognizes ASB as a NAIFA Financial Security Champion and at least 75 ASB regional sales managers will become new NAIFA members.

NAIFA members are invited to a free webinar, "Social Media Solutions for NAIFA Members: Campaigns, Stories, Tools," today, January 14, at 12 noon eastern. Presented by Life Happens Social Media Specialist Corey Goodburn, the presentation will provide an introduction to various social media platforms and how NAIFA members benefit from exclusive Life Happens content and services.

The January issue of the Journal of Financial Service Professionals has arrived, and it’s a must-read for anyone in the financial services community. A much-anticipated feature of this edition is the annual indexed retirement and Social Security numbers for 2025, conveniently presented in an easy-to-reference table. Whether you’re working with clients on retirement strategies or simply staying current on new regulations, this table is an invaluable resource you’ll find yourself consulting all year long. For over 75 years, the Journal has been recognized as one of the best and most prestigious publications in the financial services field.