The Strength of Membership

By NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux, CAE

I have said many times that NAIFA’s greatest strength is its membership. Insurance and financial advisors who choose to belong to NAIFA are dedicated to achieving professional success. Their membership shows that they care. They love their business, colleagues, clients and communities.

Because our membership is our strength, NAIFA enters year two of the NAIFA 2025 strategic plan laserfocused on growing more segments of membership and getting our members more closely engaged in NAIFA activities, including grassroots advocacy, professional growth and networking.

The NAIFA marketing and business development teams are making great inroads with carrier companies, brokerdealers and practices across the country. NAIFA’s reputation among our corporate partners grows stronger every day. Our NAIFA 100% Agency and Financial Security Guardians programs are forging bonds with agencies and firms that create cultures of excellence at these practices. They are also increasing membership and bringing greater engagement by agents and advisors.

An Associate Member program for administrative professionals allows agency staff to support the industry and bolster their careers. It provides networking and mentorship opportunities. Another Associate Member program for industry

From the President-Elect

By Bryon Holz, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, LACP

I hope to inspire passion in others by sharing who I really am and what I’m passionate about. Creating a safe space where every individual feels that they can be their authentic self is what drives me in my interpersonal relationships. When people feel accepted — when they feel that they belong — they are open to expressing their true selves and feel inspired to give more. We are actively working on ensuring that NAIFA is a community that is accepting and caring of all members who want to give back to their association and their industry.

professionals benefits attorneys, accountants, mortgage lenders and others who work with agents and advisors to help Americans achieve financial security and prosperity. These connections make NAIFA the only association representing all the interests of financial professionals and the consumers who rely on them.

NAIFA also offers student memberships, working with colleges and universities to encourage and support the next generation of insurance and financial services professionals. The Advisor Ambassador program provides career development opportunities for financial professionals who are not NAIFA members and offers a taste of the benefits provided by membership.

NAIFA continues to promote member engagement and participation. Our success as is measured by our ability to help the community of insurance and financial professionals bring financial security to all Americans.