All of the firm’s advisors become NAIFA members and are poised to participate in NAIFA’s unmatched state and federal advocacy success under an agency-wide membership program.

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to announce that Allstate The Goines Agency in Clarksville, Tennessee has become a NAIFA 100% Agency. Under the membership program, Allstate The Goines Agency has enrolled all of its advisors as NAIFA members, enrolled them in NAIFA’s grassroots advocacy programs, and encourages them to participate in NAIFA as a group. Group members are proudly displayed to consumers on the consumer-facing financialsecurity.org site and members are listed in Life Happens’ “Find a Financial Service Professional” search at www.lifehappens.org.

NAIFA's Financial Security Advocate Academy is a fun and informative program available to NAIFA members at no cost. It provides insights and training that will financial professionals great political advocates on behalf of their businesses and clients. Decisions made in Washington, D.C., and state capitals can do as much as poor planning to derail consumers' finances. Financial professionals simply are not providing comprehensive services for their clients if they are not politically aware and involved.

Join your friends and colleagues at the Arizona Biltmore, September 19-21, for NAIFA's combined signature events, Apex and the National Leadership Conference. You can see who will be there on our Apex Who's Coming? page. Add your name to the list by registering today!

NAIFA is proud to announce that John M. Ruckel, LUTCF, a Financial Professional with MassMutual and owner of Ruckel Insurance and Financial Group in Nacogdoches, Texas, is the 2024 recipient of NAIFA’s Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award.

Join us for a deep dive webinar on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern. Two Humana experts, with nearly 45 years of combined experience, will delve into the benefits and opportunities of Medicare Supplement products.

Shantell Wright is a seasoned professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is also the visionary behind a financial services company that offers solutions to build and grow wealth. Having overcome personal challenges, Shantell uses his experience to empower clients from all socio-economic backgrounds. With a commitment to adding value, making connections, and creating an impact, he partners with marketing expert John Lewis to reimagine financial services through technology. Shantell is also a NAIFA member and a graduate of the Life in Leadership Institute.

John Lewis is a marketing expert, host of a community-focused podcast, and a dedicated social strategist providing financial information to underserved communities. His disadvantaged upbringing empowers him to educate and enrich his community with life-enhancing financial strategies. Alongside his professional pursuit, Lewis embodies a passion for creating meaningful connections and a genuine commitment to social service.

All of the firm’s advisors become NAIFA members and are poised to participate in NAIFA’s unmatched state and federal advocacy success under an agency-wide membership program.

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to announce that Blake Wealth Partners in Columbus, Ohio has become a NAIFA 100% Agency. Under the membership program, Blake Wealth Partners has enrolled all of its advisors as NAIFA members, enrolled them in NAIFA’s grassroots advocacy programs, and encourages them to participate in NAIFA as a group. Group members are proudly displayed to consumers on the consumer-facing financialsecurity.org site and members are listed in Life Happens’ “Find a Financial Service Professional” search at www.lifehappens.org.

One of the great things about NAIFA is that it gives insurance and financial professionals opportunities to network and share ideas with the best of the best. Our Apex event and National Leadership Conference attract top professionals and volunteer leaders from across our association and across the country.

This year, Apex and NLC (including the popular Belong awards gala) are combined as spectacular three-day event, September 19-21, at the Arizona Biltmore. Don’t miss out. Register today!

Panos Leledakis, a dynamic financial advisor and tech enthusiast, has revolutionized client engagement with cutting-edge digital strategies. With an impressive 25-year career spanning multiple countries, he has become a thought leader in utilizing AI and other technologies in the financial services industry. As a NAIFA member and a keynote speaker, Panos is committed to helping advisors implement technology into their practices to enhance productivity and service. He invented two software platforms for insurance needs analysis, which received innovation awards from organizations like MIT and the Chamber of Industrialists in Cyprus. 

Reggie Miller said, "Sharks never stop swimming; that's when they die. You gotta keep moving" and no one believes that more than NAIFA member, Walter Bond. In the essence of "never stop swimming," there are multiple places in the coming weeks where you have the opportunity to engage with Walter, the author of "Swim!: How a Shark, Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach Your Leadership, Mentoring, and Next Level Success."  Jump in to discover how Walter can help make you more productive this summer from workshops to books to Apex!