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Member Spotlight on Colin Aubin: Building a Legacy of Leadership and Community in Financial Services

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Colin Aubin’ s path to success in financial services is rooted in a strong family foundation, an early background in competitive sports, and a commitment to community impact. Raised in Orland Park, Illinois, Colin’s values were shaped by a family deeply committed to service and education.

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Gathering Feedback That Counts: Crafting Client Surveys To Offer Services That Matter Most

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Financial advicers often market their comprehensive financial services as a way to differentiate themselves from other advisory firms and to stand out in the broader landscape of financial advice. While advisors may make educated guesses about client preferences, this approach has its limits.

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The 2024 Kenneth Black Jr. Leadership Award Winner Is Mike McGlothlin

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Mike served in leadership roles with FSP for the past 23 years and has proven himself a trusted thought leader in the financial service industry based on his speaking, writing, mentorship, volunteerism, and professional success. He has demonstrated his personal commitment as a lifelong learner and educator and ethical professional.

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Member Spotlight: Mark Willis, CFP®: Empowering Clients with Financial Education and Strategic Planning

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Mark Willis, CFP , is a dedicated financial professional and the founder of Lake Growth Financial Services , located in St. Since entering the financial services industry, Mark has been driven by a deep passion to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals and create lasting security.

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Announcing IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

In the early days when financial advisors were first and foremost salespeople for insurance and investments products, the reality is that "advisor training and education" wasn't really about finance or advice… it was mostly just about learning how the company's products worked and how to effectively sell them to consumers.

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NAIFA, Life Happens, and the Society of Financial Service Professionals Unite Together to Advance Financial Security for America

NAIFA Advisor Today

Three best-in-class associations will integrate operations to amplify their impact on advocacy and education for financial service professionals and promote financial wellness for American consumers. The merger will take place following a vote of the membership of each organization, expected to be early this fall.

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Member Spotlight: Joe Pantozzi - A Lifetime of Service, Wisdom, and Financial Education

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Joe Pantozzi's journey into the financial services industry is a remarkable story of perseverance, hard work, and dedication to helping others build wealth and financial literacy.