The award recognizes NAIFA members who achieve extraordinary professional success before age 40 and will be awarded at the combined Apex and National Leadership Conference in September 2024.

Advisor Today, the official publication of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), is pleased to announce the winners of its annual 4 Under 40 awards: Peter Winovich III of Ohio, loyal member since 2013, Kevin Tostado of California, loyal member since 2024, Padric Scott of Florida, loyal member since 2021, and Christopher T. Roper, AIF, of Missouri, loyal member since 2024.Advisor Today’s National 4 Under 40 Awards recognize highly motivated, well-rounded NAIFA members under the age of 40 who balance their work and home lives and are successful at helping their clients secure sound financial futures. They exhibit extraordinary professional success relatively early in their insurance and financial services careers while supporting and participating within their professional association.

"Advisor Today's annual 4 Under 40 award winners recognize young professionals who are making a positive impact on their communities and the industry," said NAIFA President Tom Cothron, LUTCF, FSCP. "They have committed to belonging to their professional association and getting involved at the local, state, and national levels to help drive the profession forward through their adherence to our Code of Ethics in how they work with clients, and active participation in our grassroots efforts at the state and federal levels. We are incredibly proud to have so many early career advisors who are making such great strides in financial services and in NAIFA. This 2024 class of 4 Under 40s is a strong reflection as to how NAIFA is cultivating and recognizing the next generation of servant leaders.”

To register for Apex, please visit apex.naifa.org.  To send a tribute or testimonial to one of the winners, please email membership@naifa.org.