Arlington, VA (March 2, 2026) — The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and Dublin-based Brokers Ireland have announced a new strategic international partnership focused on professional development, thought leadership, and public policy collaboration. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the insurance and financial service profession while expanding opportunities for advisors and brokers in both countries.

NAIFA President-Elect John W. Wheeler, Jr. and Trustee Josh O’Gara attended the Brokers Ireland Financial Broker Conference and signed the trans-Atlantic partnership on February 26 in Enfield, Ireland.

Through the partnership, NAIFA and Brokers Ireland will collaborate on initiatives aimed at strengthening professional education, advancing industry standards, and expanding international engagement for financial professionals in the United States and Ireland.

Collaboration will include shared thought leadership, participation in conferences and professional events, and the exchange of insights on public policy and regulatory developments affecting financial professionals, helping support informed advocacy efforts and continued consumer access to financial guidance in both markets.

“This partnership is a win-win for our organizations and the professionals we represent,” said NAIFA CEO Kevin M. Mayeux, CAE. “NAIFA and Brokers Ireland share a common mission to elevate professionalism, strengthen advocacy, and ensure consumers have access to financial guidance. By working together, we expand global perspectives, create new learning opportunities for our members, and reinforce the vital role financial professionals play in helping individuals and families achieve financial security.”

“Brokers Ireland looks forward to working with NAIFA and bringing real benefits to both organisations’ members through this new and exciting partnership,” said Diarmuid Kelly, CEO of Brokers Ireland.

About NAIFA Founded in 1890, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is the leading association for financial professionals in the United States of America. NAIFA members, in every Congressional district and every state house, subscribe to a strong Code of Ethics and represent a full spectrum of practice specialties to promote financial security for all Americans. Complemented by its professional development and consumer communities, the Society of Financial Service Professionals and Life Happens, the association delivers value through advocacy, service, and education.

About Brokers Ireland Brokers Ireland’s is the leading representative body for brokers with a combined strength of over 1,200 firms representing both Insurance and Financial brokers throughout Ireland. As the premier voice and representative organization for brokers, Brokers Ireland advises members, regulators, government and other stakeholders on key insurance issues in order to raise and maintain industry standards. All Brokers Ireland member offices embrace strict standards of conduct, professionalism and practice to ensure that high standards of service are delivered to all clients. Members are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and adhere to strict regulations such as the Minimum Competency Code (MCC), Consumer Protection Code (CPC), MIFID 2 and GDPR regulation.