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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.

The Advisor Today podcast series features NAIFA Trustee Chris Gandy and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Suzanne Carawan interviewing influential NAIFA members and industry thought leaders.

The most recent edition features Joe Templin, the Co-founder and CEO of The Intro Machine, a training ecosystem for professionals who want to build an introduction-based business. He served in NAIFA leadership positions on the local, state, and national levels and was a recipient of NAFIA's Advisor Today 4 Under 40 Award. Recently, he helped found NAIFA’s Coaching Circle, which provides individual coaching to advisors. Joe has spoken all over the country, authored multiple best-sellers, and founded various companies that help professionals grow.

Join Advisor Today for its next webinar on Wednesday, February 8 at 12 pm eastern. NAIFA Coaches Circle leader Joe Templin will teach today's advisors how to have balance and growth to build a sustainable and profitable business you love. Being part of I Love NAIFA Month in February, "Love Your Business" will help you plan to ensure the longevity of your career while avoiding burnout.

Join Dan Mangus, VP of Growth and Development at Senior Marketing Specialists, for an Advisor Today webinar on Wednesday, January 25 at 12 pm eastern. In "Buying or Selling an Agency - A Focus on Medicare," Dan will guide you through the ins and outs of buying or selling an agency, and the top things you need to know when it comes to Medicare.

While many advisors are well-equipped to help their clients evaluate their life insurance needs, some scenarios may call for outside-of-the-box solutions. Join NAIFA's Advisor Today on Thursday, December 8 at 2 pm eastern for the webinar, "4 Life Insurance Opportunities You May Have Missed," brought to you by Modern Life.

The second 2022 print issue of Advisor Today is now being mailed to all NAIFA members. The issue focuses on education and advocacy, featuring highlights from Congressional Conference and previews of Apex. While only NAIFA members receive a printed issue of the magazine as an exclusive benefit, the issue is also available online.

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.

NAIFA is pleased to announce that the newest issue of Advisor Today magazine is now available. A print copy of the magazine has been mailed exclusively to NAIFA members and will arrive soon. The current issue has the theme "I Love NAIFA" and features articles that include:

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.