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Tom Michel Honored as the 2023 Recipient of the Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award by NAIFA-California

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAIFA-California is thrilled to announce that Tom Michel, LACP, CLTC, loyal member since 1986, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award for 2023. This esteemed accolade recognizes outstanding dedication, leadership, and contributions to the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - California (NAIFA-California) and the broader insurance and financial services industry.

Key Points: 
  • NAIFA-California is thrilled to announce that Tom Michel, LACP, CLTC, loyal member since 1986,has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award for 2023.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAIFA-California is thrilled to announce that Tom Michel, LACP, CLTC, loyal member since 1986, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award for 2023.
  • "Tom Michel's 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."
  • The award was created in 1992 as NAIFA-California's highest honor and was renamed to the Norman G. Levine Distinguished Service Award after his passing to honor his legacy.

NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2024 National Leadership Roles

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Christopher L. Gandy, LACP, Founder of the Midwest Legacy Group in Lisle, IL, to be the 2024 NAIFA Secretary. A current member of NAIFA's Board of Trustees, Gandy has been a loyal NAIFA member since 2003. As incoming Secretary, Gandy will be in line to serve as President-Elect in 2025 and President in 2026.

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  • Nominated Candidates Will Be Installed at the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. this December.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Christopher L. Gandy, LACP, Founder of the Midwest Legacy Group in Lisle, IL, to be the 2024 NAIFA Secretary.
  • The Committee has also nominated Stephen Kagawa, FSS, LUTCF, to serve a two-year term on the NAIFA Board of Trustees.
  • Both Cothron and Massey have served the association in multiple roles including national Trustee, State President, and specialty committee roles throughout their leadership tenure.

NAIFA, FSP, and Life Happens Unite to Advance Financial Security for America

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP), and Life Happens announced plans to come together as one organization, pending membership approval. The expanded organization will retain all three brands under the NAIFA umbrella and leverage each organization's strengths to create a greater impact on the industry, financial service professionals, and consumers. The integrated organization aims to empower financial professionals and consumers through world-class advocacy and education. The merger will take place following a vote of the membership of each organization, expected to be early this fall.

Key Points: 
  • "NAIFA is excited to formally welcome FSP and Life Happens into our family where we collectively can better leverage our unique talents and resources and do more together.
  • In 1994, NAIFA was a founding member of the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education, now known as Life Happens, NAIFA has remained a key supporter.
  • Life Happens, a non-profit organization, focuses on consumer education about the importance of life insurance and related products in a sound financial plan.
  • "Alongside NAIFA and FSP, our organization will have even more tools and resources to help Americans achieve financial security."

Joe Jordan to Receive the 2023 John Newton Russell Memorial Award

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is proud to announce Joseph W. Jordan, inspirational speaker, behavioral finance expert, best-selling author, and one of the founders of the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI), is the recipient of the 82nd annual John Newton Russell Memorial Award. The award is the highest honor accorded by the insurance industry to a living individual who has rendered outstanding services to the institution of life insurance. The selection committee consists of representatives of the nine leading organizations in the life insurance and financial services industry. Jordan will be celebrated and formally presented the award at NAIFA's National Leadership Conference and Belong event in Washington, D.C., on December 4.

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  • "Every successful advisor I know knows who Joe Jordan is," said NAIFA President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP.
  • "Joe Jordan is a legend in our industry who perfectly represents everything the John Newton Russell Memorial Award stands for.
  • On behalf of the selection committee, I am honored to congratulate Joe as the 2023 award recipient," said Tom Michel, LACP, CLTC, Chair of the 2023 award committee.
  • John Henry Russell created the John Newton Russell Memorial Award in 1942 as a tribute to his father, an influential leader in the life insurance industry and an early advocate of agent education.

NAIFA Announces Apex East Sales Summit to Be Held in New National Headquarters this October

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors' (NAIFA) Apex East conference is a pure-play sales summit that brings together high-performing producers and their colleagues in the financial services industry, including professionals in the fields of estate planning law, accounting, financial technology, performance coaching, wellness, and others.

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  • This year's Apex East will be October 24, 2023, and registration is now open.
  • The first-class office building, which houses NAIFA on the 18th floor, includes a 12,000-square-foot modern Conference Center and Lounge that are perfect for hosting a dynamic conference and networking event like Apex East.
  • "This is an event you simply don't want to miss," said NAIFA President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP.
  • Apex East is a great opportunity for NAIFA members to reconnect and for candidates for membership to experience the educational side of NAIFA."

LAX Community Partners, LLC (LACP), a Realterm and JLC Infrastructure joint venture, selected as the Developer for LAX's Cargo Modernization Program

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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ANNAPOLIS, Md, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has selected LAX Community Partners (LACP), a partnership between Realterm and JLC Infrastructure (JLC), a joint venture between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Loop Capital, for the new Cargo Modernization Program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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  • Currently, LAX has three cargo areas with 27 buildings, totaling approximately 2.6 million square feet, and roughly 3.5 million square feet of aircraft ramp area.
  • The LACP joint venture is uniquely qualified for the LAX Cargo Project.
  • Realterm has more than 30 years of air cargo and real estate management experience and is the largest developer/manager of on-airport cargo facilities in North America.
  • "JLC is excited to work with Realterm and LAWA to deliver this critical project," said Marlon Smith, Managing Director of JLC Infrastructure.

NAIFA to Host Over 500 Attendees from Across America at its 10th Annual Congressional Conference

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) will host the 10th annual Congressional Conference May 22-23 in Washington, D.C. The event will feature targeted advocacy training with briefings on legislative issues that affect members' businesses and the clients they serve. Expert presenters will offer best practices for conducting Congressional meetings and tips for developing impactful long-term relationships with legislators.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) will host the 10th annual Congressional Conference May 22-23 in Washington, D.C.
  • On the second day of the Congressional Conference, attendees will go to Capitol Hill for meetings with their Senators, Representatives, and Congressional staff.
  • Through events like the Congressional Conference, state-level legislative days, and in-district meetings during the summer congressional recess, NAIFA develops and recognizes members who are politically involved.
  • No one can tell them better than NAIFA members, and the Congressional Conference is our best vehicle for reaching a large, attentive audience of policymakers."

NAIFA Hosts Its 8th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to announce NAIFA's 8th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium on May 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Presented by NAIFA's Talent Development Center, the Symposium will focus on the importance of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the insurance and financial services industry to provide opportunities for financial security to all Americans.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to announce NAIFA's 8th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium on May 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
  • "Many NAIFA members are recognized thought leaders on DEI issues and initiatives, and it is our honor to bring them together with others for NAIFA's 8th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium.
  • NAIFA's 8th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium provides participants with a forum to discuss strategies for creating and promoting diversity in the financial services industry.
  • The 8th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium will kick off the annual Congressional Conference , NAIFA's signature advocacy event.

NAIFA Foundation Announces Inaugural Diversity Scholarship Recipients

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Saturday, January 14, 2023
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Foundation for Financial Security is pleased to announce that Gregory Jean Baptiste and Brooke Bastiaans-Brooks are recipients of the inaugural NAIFA Foundation Diversity Scholarships.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Foundation for Financial Security is pleased to announce that Gregory Jean Baptiste and Brooke Bastiaans-Brooks are recipients of the inaugural NAIFA Foundation Diversity Scholarships.
  • "The NAIFA Foundation is proud to support these two excellent students and help them advance in the early stages of their professional development," said NAIFA President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP.
  • "By giving Gregory Jean Baptiste and Brooke Bastiaans-Brooks and students like them access to NAIFA resources, career-development financial assistance, and mentoring opportunities, the NAIFA Foundation fosters the next generation of financial professionals and promotes financial security for all."
  • NAIFA created the NAIFA Foundation for Financial Security in 2022 to grow the number of ethical financial services professionals to better serve American households and small businesses.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Leaders to Deliver State of NAIFA for Q1 2023

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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FALLS CHURCH, Va, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Register Online

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  • The Q1 State of NAIFA will feature National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) President Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP, and CEO Kevin Mayeux, CAE, updating all interested stakeholders on how NAIFA is serving members and the insurance and financial services industry.
  • The program will feature a legislative and regulatory update by NAIFA Senior Vice President for Government Relations Diane Boyle.
  • The State of NAIFA webinars show NAIFA's commitment to transparency and the association's desire to ensure stakeholders understand what NAIFA is doing and where it is headed.
  • "The State of NAIFA webinars keep all NAIFA members and leaders informed about what's going on with their association and also provide great information for prospects, partners, the media, and anyone interested in NAIFA.