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NETGEAR Introduces Top-of-the-line Cloud Manageable Smart Switch Series Designed for 10 Gig Connectivity

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The S3600 Series includes the 8-Port 10G/Multi-Gigabit (XS508TM) and 16-Port 10G/Multi-Gigabit (XS516TM) that provide flexible and auto-adaptive wired connectivity of high-bandwidth devices.

Key Points: 
  • The S3600 Series includes the 8-Port 10G/Multi-Gigabit (XS508TM) and 16-Port 10G/Multi-Gigabit (XS516TM) that provide flexible and auto-adaptive wired connectivity of high-bandwidth devices.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212778627/en/
    NETGEAR's S3600, a top-of-the-line cloud manageable smart switch designed for 10 Gig connectivity.
  • Insight provides comprehensive remote configuration and troubleshooting for NETGEAR Pro Routers, Pro WiFi Access Points, and Smart Cloud Managed Switches.
  • The NETGEAR S3600 Series Smart Switch is available in the U.S. now on NETGEAR.com:

NAIFA Elects and Installs Its 2024 Leaders at the Belong Event in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has formally elected its officers and Board of Trustees at its annual business meeting as part of the National Leadership Conference and Belong awards celebration in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 NAIFA Board of Trustees reflects a breadth of talent and expertise drawing on the volunteer leadership of NAIFA, FSP, and Life Happens.
  • Christopher L. Gandy, LACP, Founder of the Midwest Legacy Group in Lisle, IL, will be the 2024 NAIFA Secretary.
  • "The 2024 NAIFA Board of Trustees reflects a breadth of talent and expertise drawing on the volunteer leadership of NAIFA, FSP, and Life Happens," said NAIFA's 2024 President Tom Cothron.
  • Having been duly sworn in, the 2024 NAIFA Trustees will officially assume their offices on January 1, 2024.

NAIFA Shares the Real-World Impact of DOL's Fiduciary Proposal at Public Hearing

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, testified today along with his client, Chuck Ross, at a Department of Labor public hearing on the DOL's fiduciary proposal known as the "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary." He is one of the only actively practicing financial advisors to testify during the hearing and the only one to testify along with a client. Together, they gave a first-hand account of how the proposal will harm consumers.

Key Points: 
  • He is one of the only actively practicing financial advisors to testify during the hearing and the only one to testify along with a client.
  • Together, they gave a first-hand account of how the proposal will harm consumers.
  • The DOL proposal would limit the ability of consumers to choose from a variety of financial service business models.
  • CEO Mayeux has said NAIFA will explore all options to preserve consumers' ability to choose from a variety of financial service models.

NAIFA-California honors Tom Michel with distinguished award

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Friday, December 8, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Michel, LACP, CLTC, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award by NAIFA-California.

Key Points: 
  • LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Michel, LACP, CLTC, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award by NAIFA-California.
  • The award recognizes outstanding dedication, leadership and contributions to NAIFA-California and the insurance and financial services industry.
  • Tom Michel named 2023 Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award recipient by NAIFA-California.
  • "His contributions have left an indelible mark on our association, and we are thrilled to see NAIFA-California honor him with the Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award."

NETGEAR Expands its Smart Switch Lineup to Boost SMB Connectivity with Launch of MS108TUP

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107618807/en/
    NETGEAR expands its smart switch lineup to boost SMB connectivity with launch of MS108TUP.
  • These applications require multi-gigabit speeds and high PoE power to maximize their potential,” said Iphie Chen, senior SMB product line manager at NETGEAR.
  • Insight provides comprehensive remote configuration and troubleshooting for NETGEAR Pro Routers, Pro WiFi Access Points, and Smart Cloud Managed Switches.
  • The NETGEAR MS108TUP is available in the US now on NETGEAR.com for $489.99.

The DENT Project Continues to Accelerate Retail Market Momentum with the Launch of DENT 3.2 "Cynthia" and New Industry-Leading General Members

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Friday, October 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The DENT Project, which revolutionizes the networking landscape through the utilization of the Linux Kernel, Switchdev, and other Linux-based projects, announced today the launch of DENT 3.2 "Cynthia." Additionally, the project has added four new general members: BISDN, Bootlin, PLVision and Wistron.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the project has added four new general members: BISDN , Bootlin , PLVision and Wistron .
  • "DENT continues to evolve its role as a leader in the open source NOS ecosystem.
  • Upgrade of DentOS to Debian 10 LTS: allowing DENT to leverage the latest Linux features, bug fixes, and security updates.
  • "We are excited to join the DENT Project as the general member and having PLVision's leading expert elected as the Governing Board Representative.

NAIFA Sells Out Its Inaugural Apex East Regional Conference

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is hosting its inaugural regional conference based on its national conference named Apex. Apex East will be held today, October 24, at NAIFA's association headquarters building in Arlington, VA. Apex East is a regional spin-off of the Apex conference that was launched in August 2022 and will be held again in Arizona in September 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Apex East, NAIFA's signature professional development event, is being delivered in a regional format for 2023 and has attracted top producers and professionals from associated fields.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is hosting its inaugural regional conference based on its national conference named Apex.
  • Apex East will be held today, October 24, at NAIFA's association headquarters building in Arlington, VA. Apex East is a regional spin-off of the Apex conference that was launched in August 2022 and will be held again in Arizona in September 2024.
  • We are particularly pleased this year to host Apex East in the world-class conference facilities at NAIFA's new headquarters building.

Cloutier, Lewis, Paffhausen, and Spinelli Are Advisor Today's 4 Under 40 Winners

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Monday, October 23, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advisor Today, the official publication of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 4 Under 40 awards: Matthew Cloutier, CRC, RFC, of Golden Wealth Solutions (Osaic) in Littleton, CO, loyal member since 2022; Jennifer Lewis of Wise Medicare Insurance Solutions (United Healthcare) in Rolla, MO, loyal member since 2022; Joseph Spinelli, CLU, FICF, LUTCF, of the Jim Spinelli Agency (Knights of Columbus) in Tallahassee, FL, loyal member since 2009; and Mike Paffhausen, of the Paffhausen Insurance Agency (State Farm) in Butte, MT, loyal member since 2015.

Key Points: 
  • Advisor Today's 2023 4 Under 40 award winners represent the up-and-coming generation of talented and dedicated agents and advisors.
  • This year's recipients will be honored at NAIFA's National Leadership Conference and Belong awards celebration in Washington, D.C., on December 4.
  • "Advisor Today's 2023 4 Under 40 award winners represent the up-and-coming generation of talented and dedicated agents and advisors," said NAIFA President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP.
  • Spinelli is a two-time winner of NAIFA-FL's 40 Under 40 award and was named Florida and National FIC of the Year in 2015.

Winona Havir to Receive the 2023 NAIFA Diversity Champion Award

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Monday, October 23, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Winona Havir, CPCU, CLF, LUTCF, FSS, LACP, AIC, Executive Vice President, Business Development for Educators Insurance Resources Services, Inc. (The Horace Mann Companies), in Saint Paul, MN, has been recognized as the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Diversity Champion for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Winona Havir, CPCU, CLF, LUTCF, FSS, LACP, AIC, Executive Vice President, Business Development for Educators Insurance Resources Services, Inc. (The Horace Mann Companies), in Saint Paul, MN, has been recognized as the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Diversity Champion for 2023.
  • Havir, a loyal NAIFA member since 1997, serves on NAIFA's Board of Trustees and is a Trustee Liaison to NAIFA's Diversity Council.
  • NAIFA created the Diversity Champion Award to recognize exceptional efforts to promote the full and equal participation of diverse people within the insurance and financial services profession.
  • The NAIFA Diversity Champion exhibits trailblazing efforts in one or more of the following areas:

John A. Davidson to Receive NAIFA's Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award

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Monday, October 23, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is proud to announce that John A. Davidson, LUTCF, FSS, President and CEO of Davidson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., in Thousand Oaks, CA, is the 2023 recipient of NAIFA's Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is proud to announce that John A. Davidson, LUTCF, FSS, President and CEO of Davidson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., in Thousand Oaks, CA, is the 2023 recipient of NAIFA's Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award.
  • I am very pleased to congratulate John as the 2023 recipient of the Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award."
  • Davidson will receive the award at NAIFA's National Leadership Conference and Belong awards celebration in Washington, D.C., on December 4.
  • The Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award recognizes a current NAIFA member who shows exemplary service to their profession, colleagues, and clients through their political advocacy and contributions to IFAPAC.