Safeguarding Our Business

By Paul Dougherty, FSS, LUTCF

While each edition of Advisor Today makes it a point to provide an update of at least one governmentrelations issue affecting our business, I always look forward to the July/August issue, when the magazine devotes even more pages to NAIFA’s GR victories.

For example, the feature article in this issue describes some of the steps NAIFA’s Government Relations Team is taking to create a favorable business environment for you and the millions of Americans you serve. As always, the agenda for this formidable team is jam-packed. It includes tax and health-care reform, fiduciary rule, retirement savings and senior financial protection.

Because tax reform is such a top priority this year, the need has never been greater for NAIFA members to deliver this important message to Congress: Now is not the time to make it more difficult or expensive for the 75 million American families who rely on life insurance for their financial security.

This May, it was a privilege to take part in delivering this message to Congress during our Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C. Our voices were heard loudly and clearly throughout the meeting, and we remain steadfast in our resolve to let lawmakers on Capitol Hill, in states and in regulatory agencies throughout the country know who we are, what we do and how we use our talents and expertise to serve our clients. For those of you could not make it to Washington, D. C., I urge you to look no further than your own district for an opportunity to tell your story to the lawmakers representing your state.

Coming soon: NAIFA’s Performance + Purpose Conference

Next month, we will meet again—this time in Orlando—for our Annual Performance + Purpose Conference. As many past attendees can attest, this meeting offers excellent opportunities for networking with industry giants and gaining the insider scoop on what the best in the business do to move their practices forward.

History has shown us that when we come together, we accomplish great things. We accomplished great things at our Congressional Conference in May, and we plan to do the same at our Performance + Purpose Conference this September. So if you have not yet signed up for this important meeting, don’t delay. Visit www.naifa.org now and follow the registration instructions provided. Your ticket to this top-notch event will pay for itself over and over again as you continue to reap great benefits in the months and years to come.

I hope to see you in Orlando!