Advisor Today has recognized four financial advisors with the “Four Under Forty Award,” given annually to four outstanding advisors who achieve excellence in their profession by or before the age of 40. The advisors will be profiled in the September/October 2013 issue of Advisor Today, which will be distributed to attendees of NAIFA’s 2013 Career Conference and Annual Meeting in San Antonio in September.

You have only a few days to submit your nominations for Advisor Today’s 2013 Four Under Forty Awards, which recognize outstanding NAIFA members under the age of 40. All nominations must be received by May 1, 2013.

NAIFA-Atlanta is pleased to introduce the 2013 recipients of its prestigious Top Advisors Under 40 award. This award recognizes excellence and achievement in the insurance and financial services field, measuring business production, years in business, and community involvement for professionals 40 years of age and younger. Candidates consisted of insurance and financial professionals throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, nominated by their peers or business associates. Final recipients were chosen by a panel of NAFIA-Atlanta board members and will be honored at a luncheon on April 3.

The practice of Clint Fish, RFC, has grown significantly since he won Advisor Today’s Four Under Forty Award in 2009. We recently caught up with Fish and learned about his company’s successes, his plans for the future, and why he thinks NAIFA membership is so valuable.

Someone you know is a leader. He or she is successful, of course, but also committed to their community, family and team. They’re already a great example for their peers. Nominate them for Advisor Today’s Four Under Forty Award. It’s the recognition they deserve and the next step in their amazing career.

In the six years since John Enright won Advisor Today’s Four Under Forty Award, a lot of good things have happened to him. His firm’s revenue has increased significantly and he has welcomed a new member to his family.

Advisor Today magazine is pleased to announce this year's Four Under Forty. The award is given annually to four outstanding advisors who achieve excellence in their profession before or by the age of 40.

Since he won the Four Under Forty Award three years ago, Adam Solano has been a busy man. He has spoken at industry gatherings, acquired a couple of agencies, and improved the operational efficiency of his firm to enhance his clients’ experiences. Here are his thoughts on what it takes to move ahead.

Exciting things have happened to Craig Lytle since he won Advisor Today’sFour Under Forty Award in 2010. He has opened a new agency and has almost earned his CLU designation. Here are some of his thoughts on what it takes to succeed in this business.

Catching up with Jennifer Alford, one of the 2006 winners of Advisor Today’s Four Under Forty Awards, was not easy, but it was well worth the effort. In a few short years, Alford’s practice has expanded and she is giving more of her time to NAIFA and its Young Advisors Team.