How NAIFA Helps You Succeed

By Ayo Mseka

An informal poll conducted recently by Advisor Today reveals something most of you already know: Advisors who achieve professional and financial success invariably have an innate desire to help others, put their clients’ interests ahead of their own and demonstrate fortitude in the face of adversity.

These are all admirable attributes, but allow me to add something else I believe all advisors must possess if they wish to enjoy ongoing success. That something else is NAIFA membership, and let me tell you why.

With NAIFA membership, you get to enjoy NAIFA’s formidable prowess in political advocacy, which ensures that you and your colleagues thrive and are able to continue helping your clients manage risk, prepare for retirement and meet their financial goals.

NAIFA’s successful advocacy program also allows you to get involved, connect with your industry and demonstrate your professional dedication to your peers and clients. You will soon have an opportunity to do all of this at the association’s Congressional Conference, which takes place from May 22 to May 23 in Washington, D.C. Secure your place at this important conference today by registering at www.naifa.org. You’ll be glad you did!

A few months after this conference, you will have another opportunity to connect with your industry —this time at NAIFA’s Performance + Purpose Conference. For four-action packed days in San Antonio, you will gain inspiration from those who have overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, learn critical insights from industry visionaries, and acquire best practices for moving your career forward. Stay tuned for more information — this is one event you cannot afford to miss.

The AT advantage

As a NAIFA member, you also receive a publication that is second to none in giving you the tips and techniques you need to enhance your professional success — Advisor Today. Each edition of this magazine offers the most effective strategies used by the industry’s top producers to get and stay ahead. This issue you are reading is no exception. For example, our cover story shares the strategies top producers use to rev up their DI sales, while the feature articles highlight several tried and true methods the best in the business use to consistently convert prospects into clients. And don’t forget to check out the articles that feature ideas for selling to clients — they have worked for several Top of the Table advisors and may do the same for you.

It’s time to renew!

So now that you have been reminded of why belonging to NAIFA is so crucial to your business success, it’s time to renew your membership and encourage others to do the same.

It has always been a good idea to belong to NAIFA, but now more than ever, the business case for being part of the industry’s most influential group of advisors has never been more compelling.

What you get for your NAIFA membership is pretty hard to beat: an advocacy program that is second to none, products and services that significantly enhance your professional development, and numerous opportunities for networking with the brightest and the best.

NAIFA membership is so valuable that I promise you this: If you take full advantage of all that it offers, it won’t be long before you and your business will start enjoying amazing success!