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The final 2023 issue of Advisor Today magazine is now available as a digital edition. All NAIFA members receive the printed edition of Advisor Today as an exclusive member benefit and we make the digital edition available after the print issue release.

There are only six short weeks before the 2023 NAIFA award deadline on August 31st. Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague to be recognized by the one and only association covering the entire insurance and financial services industry. Award winners will be honored at the Belong Awards Ceremony at NAIFA’s National Leadership Conference on December 3-5 in Washington, D.C.

We're excited to announce we are now accepting nominations for NAIFA's Advisor Today 4 Under 40 Awards.

Each year, Advisor Today magazine recognizes four financial advisors with Advisor Today’s 4 Under 40 Award, who achieve excellence in their profession by or before the age of 40. Past winners have a proven track record of continued success through industry leadership roles, speaking engagements, and increased peer recognition.

Did you know that new Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Insurance illustration regulations are likely to go into effect in May? Make sure you are prepared for these changes, which can affect your business and your clients by tuning in to the next Advisor Today webinar on Monday, March 27 at 2 pm eastern.

Join experts Gregory Rohtstein and Steven Patrizio of Symetra and Ryan Mattern of Modern Life as they discuss the history of the regulation, the nuances of the changes, and how can begin to prepare.

Earlier this month, NAIFA members were mailed printed copies of the I Love NAIFA Month issue of Advisor Today magazine. The issue features a cover story on 2023 NAIFA President Bryon Holz, an advocacy report, updates from NAIFA's Centers of Excellence, and photos from the National Leadership Conference and Belong event.

NAIFA's Advisor Today is hosting a new monthly webinar series featuring leading thought leaders from the insurance and financial services industry presenting on compelling topics selected to encourage industry professionals to achieve their peak performance.

The inaugural Advisor Today webinar, March 23 at 1 pm eastern, celebrates National Women’s History Month and features Daralee Barbera, Ed.D., CFP, CMFC, ChFC, CLF, Thomasina Skipper, and Linda Witham. They are the co-authors of Women Matter: The Why and How of Gender Diversity in Financial Services. These seasoned financial services professionals will address the role of women as advisors, women as clients, and the important tools needed for gender parity in financial services.

The print edition of the 2021 Fall/Winter Advisor Today magazine has been officially released. This printed issue has been mailed to all NAIFA members and is available online here.

NAIFA's Advisor Today is the lifestyle magazine for today's modern advisor. It provides entertaining stories and practical information featuring NAIFA members. Learn how the best insurance and financial advisors have achieved success, what inspires and motivates them, and what they've done to take their careers and practices to a higher level.

The summer issue of NAIFA's Advisor Today magazine is available online. The print edition of the issue is in distribution to NAIFA members and should be arriving at homes and offices across the United States.