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NAIFA Houston R OU E M NA S HA GED! AN CH FORMERLY THE HOUSTON ASSOCIATION OF LIFE UNDERWRITERS NAIFA Houston Bulletin Volume 12 Number 8 August 2010 Our Fall Luncheon Schedule MONTHLY LUNCHEON September 9 th Houston Racquet Club 10709 Memorial Drive (East of Voss) October 14 th November 11 th December 9 th Mark Your Calendar! In This Issue... Website How To ............................................Page 3 NSAA & NMSA Awards...............................Page 10 NQA Awards.................................................Page 11 June Celebrations..........................................Page 12-13 President's Cabinet 2010..............................Page 15 Industry Awards, Rising Stars.......................Page 19 John Neighbors Award..................................Page 19 NAIFA Houston Wins PAC Award...............Page 22 Mayor's Proclamation..................................Page 23 NAIFA 2010 Seattle . ...................................Page 25 Our Next Monthly Luncheon Thursday September 9, 2010 Like Your Business We Need Referrals. Have You Referred a Member This Month? 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Hrdlicka, J.D., LL.M., CFP Verde Wealth Group 2323 S. Shepherd, Suite 845 • Houston, TX 77019 713-487-8105 • Fax:713-487-8106 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2011 President Elect Membership Nominations Ted Erck Medical Profiles – Exam One 2600 S. Gessner Rd., Suite 205 • Houston, TX 77063 832-251-3926 • Fax 832-251-3936 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2013 National Committeewoman Advocacy Bylaws Alyson J. Guest, LUTCF MetLife Bylaws 10333 Richmond Ave., Suite 1050 • Houston, TX 77042 832-251-5479 • Fax 832-251-2969 Email: [email protected] Term Ends October 2012 Vice President Finance Budget/ Finance PAC / Multiline Chris C. Mallett State Farm Insurance 22100 Westheimer Parkway • Katy, TX 77450 281-828-2700 • Fax 281-828-0220 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2012 Vice President Administration TV Ads Multiline Khalid A. Alrashed State Farm Insurance 10245 Kempwood Dr., Suite G • Houston, TX 77043 713-777-0202 • Fax 713-777-0201 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2013 Vice President Operations Speakers Dixie T. Green, CMFC Invesco 11 E. Greenway Plaza, Suite 2500 • Houston, TX 77046-1173 713-214-5452 • Fax 713-626-8003 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2012 Executive Director Administration Ellie Kennedy NAIFA Houston 3200 Wilcrest Dr., Suite 480 • Houston, TX 77042 713-526-5331 • Fax 713-526-2911 Email: [email protected] Director Professional Development Brandon Green, CLTC, LUTCF Allstate Financial Services, LLC 3202 Bend Willow Lane • Katy, TX 77450-1154 713-256-1154 • Fax 800-563-1716 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2011 Director Golf Tournament Agency Cup Steve Guerra Pacific Life Insurance Co. 24 Waterway Ave., Suite 825 • The Woodlands, TX 77380 713-504-2200 • Fax 800- 823-7162 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2012 Director Public Relations PIC Key Contacts Larry E. Mott, LUTCF MetLife 10333 Richmond Ave., Suite 1050 • Houston, TX 77042 832-251-5401 • Fax 832-251-3252 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2011 Director Lone Star Symposium MDRT Liaison Ann Baker Ronn, LUTCF The AFP Group 1330 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1370 • Houston, TX 77056 713-626-9820 • Fax 713-561-8159 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2011 Director Spring 2011 Event PIC Key Contacts Peter Rothe, LUTCF, CLU New York Life 1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1900 • Houston, TX 77056 713-624-6427 • Fax 713-963-4295 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2013 Director Luncheon Sponsors Website Nick Verburgt OneAmerica 1111 North Loop West, Suite 715 • Houston, TX 77008 713-861-7735 • Fax 713-861-7736 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2011 Director Luncheon Sponsors Award Luncheon August 10 Darrell Wolfe 3 Mark Financial Inc. 1600 Highway 6 South, Suite 400 • Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-269-2344 • Fax 281-269-2305 Email: [email protected] Term Ends June 2013 4 Issue 8 THE BULLETIN President's Message���������������������������������������������5 Membership Corner����������������������������������������������7 Foundation News��������������������������������������������������8 Membership News������������������������������������������������9 MDRT Minute���������������������������������������������������20 Calendar of Events���������������������������������������������26 ADVERTISER INDEX Advisors Financial Group . .................... Back Cover Benefit Concepts...................................................16 Best Networks Houston ........................................ 6 Elite Marketing .................................................... 2 Elite Marketing .................................... Back Cover EMSI ................................................................... 6 ExamOne ............................................................. 3 Green Bank .........................................................10 Houston Advantage Insurance . ............................23 John Hancock .....................................................16 National Life......................................................... 6 Pacific Life...........................................................14 Portamedic ........................................................... 6 State Farm - Dee Coleman . .................................. 6 Summit Alliance ................................................... 3 Thom Polvogt Agency ..........................................10 Trustmark Life Insurance.....................................10 NAIFA Houston Editorial and Advertising Office 3200 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 480 Houston, Texas 77042 www.naifahouston.org 713 526 5331 • Fax 713 526 2911 The NAIFA Houston bulletin is published 12 times per year by the Houston Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. The NAIFA Houston bulletin publishes articles and advertisements to inform and educate our members. Unless specifically stated, the publishing of an article or an advertisement does not imply endorsement by NAIFA Houston, or either the views expressed or the products advertised. And while every effort is made to verify the correctness of the information, NAIFA Houston cannot assume responsibility for any application of information to a specific business decision. Publisher reserves the right to accept or reject all advertising material or editorial copy. Publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, art or photographs. Reprinting of articles is permitted. An acknowledgement to NAIFA Houston is requested. All submissions are welcome. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ellie Kennedy ([email protected]) IMPORTANT NUMBERS National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors���������������������������� 800-866-2432 Million Dollar Round Table������������������������������������������������������������������������� 847-692-6378 Texas Department of Insurance������������������������������������������������������������������� 512-463-6169 NAIFA TEXAS������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 512-716-8800 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Chane Reagan If you are like most of us, you never slow down long enough to appreciate why we do what we do. I encourage you to sit back and appreciate your surroundings. It is not often enough that we evaluate our lives and more importantly, evaluate what we do with our time. I also encourage you to think about the role that NAIFA plays in allowing this to happen. Right now it is 3:30pm on Sunday July 11th, and I am in “The Happiest Place in The World”. I’m at Disney World!! After two days of fun, we are taking a little break so we can gear up for a late afternoon, experiencing everything this great place has to offer. My family has just gone back to the room for an afternoon nap, and I am sitting in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Hotel listening to a classical pianist playing an assortment of songs that just adds to the experience of being at “The Happiest Place in The World”. For some of us, we just have too much work to do, and for others, we are too tired to enjoy the fruits of our labor. But for all of us, we should have time to celebrate and even appreciate what we have worked so hard to have. Today I am doing just this. I am thankful for my life and for the opportunity I have been given to serve others as a financial advisor and an insurance agent. With the opportunities this business has given me, I am able to spend time away with my family. I encourage you to do the same, and remember to evaluate why you do what you do and do it with the highest of professional standards. Are you doing what it takes to be the best at what you do? NAIFA’s Preamble Those engaged in offering insurance and other related financial services occupy the unique position of liaison between the purchasers and the suppliers of insurance and closely related financial products. Inherent in this role is the combination of professional duty to the client and to the company as well. Ethical balance is required to avoid any conflict between these two obligations. Therefore, I Believe It To Be My Responsibility: • • • • • • • • • • • • • To hold my profession in high esteem and strive to enhance its prestige. To fulfill the needs of my clients to the best of my ability. To maintain my clients' confidences. To render exemplary service to my clients and their beneficiaries. To adhere to professional standards of conduct in helping my clients to protect insurable obligations and attain their financial security objectives. To present accurately and honestly all facts essential to my clients' decisions. To perfect my skills and increase my knowledge through continuing education. To conduct my business in such a way that my example might help raise the professional standards of those in my profession. To keep informed with respect to applicable laws and regulations and to observe them in the practice of my profession. To cooperate with others whose services are constructively related to meeting the needs of my clients NAIFA keeps you in business! Chane Reagan Chane Reagan, LUTCF, FSS President 2010 - 2011 August 10 5 Issue 8 Our New Website and Web Address www.naifahouston.org “Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.” Theodore Roosevelt 6551 N Eldridge Pkwy 3507 Bus 713 983 6480 Fax 713 983 6425 net August 10 6 Issue 8 MEMBERSHIP CORNER I hope you are having a wonderful and safe summer. I would like to communicate and educate you on the tools and opportunities that NAIFA provides to you as a member. Honestly, I did not know about all the available information on the www.naifa.org website until I began serving on the board. To borrow a phrase from our friends at MasterCard, the information and benefits are “priceless”. NAIFA provides programs that will help you stay in business. One such feature is the NAIFA online seminar series. These video series are part of NAIFA’s Professional Development Program that feature training and information on various topics important to running your business and enhancing your success, including practice management, sales, marketing and prospecting, each with specific content for every career stage. Downloadable print materials and resources for your use further enhance these programs. Some of the current webinars available for your use are: • Perfect Storms Rage On: Federal and State Legislative and Regulatory Issues Update • “The 7 Principles of Marketing You!” • New Health Insurance Law–What It Means for You and Your Clients The current printed material for your use includes: • New National Health Insurance Law – What It Means For You & Your Clients, (FAQ and Timeline) • 5 Things Your Client Needs to Know for 2010 • IRS FAQs on Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Take advantage of the monthly Advisor today publication. This is delivered monthly and can be quickly accessed on line as well. In our attempts to do more in less time, (and for you Boomers and Gen Xer’s who are trying to be more Gen Y), you can access specific article podcasts and listen to them at your office or in your car on the way to your next appointment. Simply visit www.advisortoday.com, click the Advisory Today Podcast Series icon and start listening to tips and techniques you can use to manage your time and enhance the financial performance of your practice. NAIFA is your partner in helping to navigate regulations and legislation that affect your business and in providing you with education and training to help you grow as an individual and a business. Now More Than Ever! Ted Erck Ted Erck President Elect 2010 - 2011 August 10 7 Issue 8 The Foundation News Dear Members: The NAIFA Houston Foundation had an especially difficult time evaluating applications for funds this summer, as we received significantly more requests than in previous years. After careful consideration of all requests, the board is pleased to report that we have selected the following charities to receive donations resulting from “A Taste of MDRT” 2010: $2,000 MDRT Foundation $1,000 Bo’s Place $2,000 Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc $1,000 Kid’s Meals, Inc $2,000 Heroes for Children --------$8,000 Total Donation Our contribution to local charities will have impact and meaning, and will focus on the needs of children. It is good to give as a profession, and our gifts represent the kind and caring citizenship that our industry is comprised of. Without YOU, this would not have been possible. Thank you for your support. Tracy Miller Tracy Miller President 2010 - 2011 NAIFA Houston Foundation You may have never run for public office. You might not know much about politics. But with NAIFA's Advisors Political Involvement Committee (APIC), you can still make a difference. Influence how Congress votes on legislation important to insurance and financial services professionals. You can get involved in a number of ways. The level of involvement is up to you. Join us January 27, 2009 as NAIFA members across the state converge on the Capitol in Austin to make our voices heard. See page 15 for the sign up form. If you are not able to make it that day but would like to become involved, please contact the NAIFA Houston office 713-526-5331. August 10 8 Issue 8 MEMBER NEWS PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING THESE NEW MEMBERS TO THE ASSOCIATION Name Company Telephone Sponsor Mia Brown Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Janet M. Cirigliano NAIFA Houston (713)-526-5331 NAIFA Ramona Deculus State Farm Insurance Companies (713) 682-3900 Linda DeSpain Rick Fogle Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Jeremy Frank Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Edward E. Hargett, II Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Randy Harris Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Shannon M. Hartgrove Southern Farm Bureau (281) 829-9996 NAIFA Douglas Hazlewood Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Matt Hunter Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Kyle Mathis Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter James K. McCabe Northwestern Mutual (713)-266-0775 Jeff Reeter Lisa Pham Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Kenny Phan Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Rachel Salts Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Daniel Slover Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Miguel Turcios Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Shane E. Walsh Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Bryan Walwyn Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Charlie Welbes Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Jennifer Willis Northwestern Mutual (713) 266-0775 Jeff Reeter Dear NAIFA Houston Members, If you know anyone on this list *, please encourage them to renew their professional affiliation today. We are sure it was just an oversight on their part, but our profession suffers greatly when ALL of us don't support it. Please have them contact Ellie Kennedy at 713-526-5331 to reinstate their membership. Thank you. Rukhsana Lakhani Melanie Vashon Manning Robert D. Harberson Oscar F. Martinez Kris Anthony Andaur Jose Ramon Mendieta Laresa E. Bray Ali Nasser, CFP, ChFC Chris Carroll Paul F. Rhoads Richard A. Hollar, CLU Tina P. Vo Chris Young, CRPC * as of 7/22/2010 August 10 9 Issue 8 National Sales Achievement Awar d Created in 1966, the NSAA recognizes local association members who write large numbers of life and health insurance policies, thereby demonstrating their abilities in client building and their success as an insurance agent. M ember Year s Won Company Khalid A. Alrashed Jamison B. Sharples Keith A. Rollins Thomas M. Conlon Jesal N. Patel Shane Raphael Fruge Joseph E. Johnston, III Joy L. Knox Priscilla P. Chambers, LUTCF Clydene S. Young-Holmes, LUTCF, FIC Samuel M. Schlanger Mark S. Jones, RFC, LUTCF 1 2 2 2 3 4 6 8 10 20 21 32 State Farm Insurance Companies Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual New York Life Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual State Farm Insurance Companies Western & Southern Financial Group Modern Woodmen of America Northwestern Mutual Remington Insurance Group National M ultiline Sales Awar d Created in 1996, recognizes multiline agents for growth in life insurance sales. To be eligible, agents must have $20,000 of new paid life premium with a minimum of 15 new life applications or 40 new life applications, 250 new property and casualty policies issued, and cross sell 100 applications of an additional line for new and or existing clients (you may include the property and casualty policies mentioned above). M ember Year s Won Comnpany Richard Ayala Sean Hartgrove Adam Boriack Joe Leath Joy L. Knox Susan F. Ballard, CLU Edward P. Dardis, LUTCF,NQA 1 1 2 3 5 10 11 Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance State Farm Insurance Companies State Farm Insurance Companies State Farm Insurance Companies August 10 10 Issue 8 National Quality Awar d Created in 1944, the NQA recognizes agents whose persistency records indicate competence and dedication to the insurance industry and their clients. Agents who win this award have tangible evidence signifying that the products they sell will meet the client's needs. M ember Year s Won Company Brian K. Scott Dinh Tran, CLU Keith A. Rollins David A. Tolson Jamison B. Sharples Jesal N. Patel Priscilla P. Chambers, LUTCF Suzanne M. Kocurek, FIC,MBA Carl C. Monrad, II, CFP, CLU Joseph E. Johnston, III Michael A. Prazak Michael W. Murray Theodore H. Wiese, FIC Donald L. White Michael S. Slabic, Jr. Shane Raphael Fruge Timothy W. Carmean, CLU Douglas A. Dawson, CLU, ChFC, CFP Thomas M. Conlon Timothy J. Nielsen, CLU, CHFC Christopher F. Vaughan, LUTCF Mark R. Hemann, FIC Don C. Bryan Samuel M. Schlanger Clydene S. Young-Holmes, LUTCF, FIC Gary S. Wolfe, LUTCF, CLU, ChFC Hassan A. Khan, LUTCF Kenneth A. Egalnick Joseph Sreshta, CLU,ChFC,RFC Fred J. Curry, Jr., CLU Fredrick C. Tonn, LUTCF, FIC Mark S. Jones, RFC, LUTCF 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 11 13 14 14 16 18 19 19 19 19 23 29 30 34 Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual New York Life Western & Southern Financial Group Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Murray Insurance & Financial Service, Inc Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Modern Woodmen of America Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Remington Insurance Group August 10 11 Issue 8 June Celebrations! August 10 Chane Reagan and family Past President's Galore! Haywood Sparks and crew Alyson Guest and Mark Jones Ted Erck takes the oath of office Chane Reagan becomes President 2010 - 2011 12 Issue 8 June Celebrations! Randy Robertson, John Neighbors and Joe Seivertson Thoughtful husband! Geordie gets her gavel Geordie and Randy - all smiles Linda DeSpain and gang Proud Moms! August 10 13 Issue 8 August 10 14 Issue 8 NAIFA Houston 2010 President’s Cabinet Chad Abbey Larry E. Mott WHO’ s WATCHI NG? Houston Advantage Insurance MetLife Thomas J. Archer John N. Neighbors NAI FA Group Houston’ s Has Pr ofessional Principal Elite Marketing TV ADS For M ember s Gilbert J. Baker Oscar L. Newton, Jr. The 1: AFP Group Oscar Newton Marketing PACK AGE Karolyn Michael F. Padon Company PriceChapman $5,000 1 to 5 people Guardian The Longmont Group, Inc. Dee Coleman Will Pendleton PACK AGE 2: State Farm Medical Individuals $1,500 per person (total for 3 months of airing)* Profiles, Inc. Linda4 people DeSpain Julie Pinkerton Minimum State Farm Pacific Life PACK AGE 3: Robert A. Ehlers Frederick W. Prelle, Jr. Individuals $2,000 per person (total for 3 months of airing)* Texas TaxBack Agency Advisors Financial Group Minimum 3 people Stephen M. Ehlers Ken Quach Choice of Cable Stations:Agency Texas TaxBack State Farm Fox News and ESPN or CNN and ESPN Ted Erck Chane Reagan Medical Profiles, Inc. High Point Financial Group Choice of Cable Ar eas: Gee Jeffrey Reeter InnerGeorge Loop/Galleria 115,886 Households Clear Lake/Pearland 106,028 Households MetLife Northwestern Mutual Katy/Sugarland 98,386 Households Brandon Green George Reynolds, Jr. Woodlands/Humble/Atascocita 97,906 Households Allstate American General Dixie Green Michael A. Rivera 30 Television Spots Per Month for 3 Months Total 90Invesco Spots Aired Between 5:00 a.m. and Midnight Northwest General Insurance Alyson Guest Ann Baker Ronn *Monthly Payments Are Available MetLife The AFP Group Emory Guest call Terry Murphy Nesch at 281-220-2761 orJack J. Schubert For more information Ellie Kennedy at 713-526-5331 Cinco Ranch Financial Fred J. Schubert Insurance Geordie M. Hrdlicka Joseph A. Seivertson Wealth Development Strategies HUB International Insurance Rosanne Kaufmann Bill E. Shaw Summit Alliance Companies The Shaw Group, Inc. Brady Knight Jeffrey M. Shkolnick Knight Planning Corporation Houston Advantage Insurance Richard C. Kuriger, III Earl A. Thompson RCK Inc. State Farm Chris Mallett Karin L. Tyson State Farm The AFP Group Clark B. McCleary Joey Ussery McCleary and Associates John Hancock August 10 15 Issue 8 NAIFA Announces New Member Benefit: Anti-Money Laundering Training Program NAIFA is partnering with LIMRA International to offer a new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training Program with free access to members. If you sell insurance products with an investment component or products that accumulate cash, the U.S. Department of the Treasury requires you be trained to recognize possible money laundering activities. This new AML Training Program will satisfy the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and is widely endorsed by many of the life insurance carriers who use independent producers. Benefits of the AML Training Include: • Industry Designed Program • • • • • Producer Friendly Free for NAIFA Members Quality Assurance Automatic Tracking Requires Only 30 to 45 Minutes to Complete August 10 16 Issue 8 Insurance & Insurance and Financial Advisors Political Action Committee 2901 Telestar Court; Falls Church, VA 22042 703-770-8100 (phone) ƒ 703-770-8151 (fax) ƒ www.naifa.org Three Easy Ways to Contribute to IFAPAC – Bank Draft, Check or Credit Card Club Type Capitol Emissary Diplomat Envoy Statesman Ambassador Century Investor Monthly Bank Draft $416.00/month $210.00/month $84.00/month $42.00/month $25.00/month $17.00/month $8.50/month $5.00/month (minimum for bank draft) Contributions to IFAPAC are voluntary, divided between Name ______________________________________________ your state association IFAPAC and IFAPAC-National, NAIFA Member # ____________________________________ and contributed to candidates for state elective office (by Company ___________________________________________ your state IFAPAC) or for federal elective office (by Address ____________________________________________ IFAPAC-National). Your state IFAPAC is associated with City _______________________State ____ Zip ____________ IFAPAC-National through a federation of local, state and national trade associations. Corporate contributions to IFAPAC-National’s political fund are prohibited. Under I would like to make my contribution in one annual amount: state and federal law, you have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Contributions are not Enclosed is my personal check for $_______________ deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Please charge my personal Visa MasterCard American Express (circle one) Account # _____________________________________ Exp. Date ______________________ For a single, annual amount $ __________ Signature __________________________________ (PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT CHARGE CREDIT CARDS MONTHLY) Annual Contribution $5,000 $2,500 to $4,999 $1,000 to $2,499 $500 to $999 $300 to $499 $200 to $299 $100 to $199 $50 to $99 I currently give on bank draft. Please increase my monthly contribution to $__________________ I would like to enroll in the monthly bank draft plan. Enclosed is my check for the first month's payment. I have completed the information requested below. I prefer that my contributions be used: Ƒ For a Democrat Ƒ For a Republican Ƒ In the best judgment of the IFAPAC Committee MONTHLY BANK DRAFT AUTHORIZATION I hereby authorize IFAPAC to withdraw from my account the amount specified below every month. This authorization will remain in effect until revoked by me in writing and, until IFAPAC receives such notice, I agree that IFAPAC shall be fully protected in honoring such withdrawals. In consideration of IFAPAC’s compliance with such request and authorization, I agree that IFAPAC’s treatment of each such check and IFAPAC’s rights in respect to it, shall be the same as if it were signed personally by me and that if any such check be dishonored, IFAPAC shall be under no liability whatsoever even though such dishonor results in the forfeiture of IFAPAC membership. 1) Name of depositor as shown on bank records ___________________________________________ 2) Account number __________________________________________________________________ 3) Name of bank and address of bank branch where account is maintained ________________________________________________________________________________ 4) Amount of draft per month $ _______________ 5) Signature of depositor as shown on bank records: X____________________________________________________ X (if joint) ____________________________________________ Date ____________________ When signing up for bank draft, remember to enclose a voided check !! Return form & contributions to: IFAPAC; 2901 Telestar Court; Falls Church, VA 22042-1205. Or fax bank draft application or credit card contribution to 703-770-8151. Or contribute on line at www.naifa.org/ifapac. Club types listed above are merely suggested amounts. August 10 17 Issue 8 WHO’ s WATCHI NG? NAI FA Houston’ s Has Pr ofessional TV ADS For M ember s PACK AGE 1: Company Price 1 to 5 people $5,000 PACK AGE 2: Individuals Minimum 4 people $1,500 per person (total for 3 months of airing)* PACK AGE 3: Individuals Minimum 3 people $2,000 per person (total for 3 months of airing)* Choice of Cable Stations: Fox News and ESPN or CNN and ESPN Choice of Cable Ar eas: Inner Loop/Galleria 115,886 Households Clear Lake/Pearland 106,028 Households Katy/Sugarland 98,386 Households Woodlands/Humble/Atascocita 97,906 Households 30 Television Spots Per Month for 3 Months Total 90 Spots Aired Between 5:00 a.m. and Midnight *Monthly Payments Are Available For more information call Terry Murphy Nesch at 281-220-2761 or Ellie Kennedy at 713-526-5331 August 10 18 Issue 8 Rising Stars Rising Star Adam Blumberg and Susan Tasson Rising Star Rui Ma and Susan Tasson Rising Star Marcel Meijer and Susan Tasson Rising Star Ramona Deculus and Linda DeSpain Rising Star Scott Blackley and Larry Mott Rising Star Kim Tran and Lalit Jallan Rising Star Vanessa Garza and Ruby Thang Joseph Sreshta received NQA - 23 years Dick Kuriger received the John Neighbors Award August 10 19 Issue 8 Financial To-Do List L egendar y Choices L essons The Seven Financial To-Do ListFrom Selling Br ushes How many times had aatto-do list withtosomething it that you really not want do, but When I started outhave in theyou business 21, I managed sell a friendona term policy. 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Andrews hisdifference destiny foristhe better when heeven began to For many clients, is people where insurance planning fitsaltered in.planning The they often don’t place it on the to-do — they just talk about it. Investment andeach savings are fairly easy, but We worked 15 hours a day, six days a week, ringing hundreds of doorbells day. I had never thought of decisions to his life: it apply on thethese to-do list — they just talk about it. Investment planning savings are fairly easy, insurance is like uphill, barefoot onthat a gravel It’saround. as ifand the client says, “I’ll do it ifbut I really working like thatwalking in the insurance business, but turnedtrail. my life After seven years, I thought, Why insurance is like walking uphill, barefoot on a gravel trail. It’s as if the client says, “I’ll do it if I really have but this I don’t reallyallwant am to, I doing — seeing theseto.” people, getting doors slammed in my face? If I work one-tenth that hard, I Responsibility have to,make but Iitdon’t want to.” could in thereally insurance business. I gavethan up Fuller Brush and became a full-timeIflife insurance agent, Accept responsibility for your failures,So,rather blaming outside circumstances. you make choices One day I — concluded that there wastime. nothing stopping from puttingthe thefirst insurance planning on their working by my standards — part I ended up No. 3me in my company year. that leadI you to a place don’t like, you can also make choices that lead to a place you doonlike. One concluded thatyou there was nothing memy from putting the you insurance planning to-doday list. With this realization, I changed thestopping format of written financial plans. While setting their out the to-do list. With this realization, I changed the format of my written financial plans. While setting Needs vs. wants basic parameters of my assumptions, goals and calculations on the first page, the next two to threeout the Wisdom Selling Fuller brushes, that some things I’dcalculations been taught were wrong. Ipage, was told you tellto people basic parameters ofto-do myI learned assumptions, goals on the first thethat next two three on: pages focus on the list and what effortand is required. Specifically, the financial to-do list about focuses Make a conscious decision to learn lessons through books, people and service. Be purposeful who what they need and sell it to them. The problem was they weren’t buying. pages focus on the to-do list and what effort is required. Specifically, the financial to-do list focuses on: you read, listen to and associate with. It Short-term cash/liquidity started to workassets: when I access switchedtofrom need to want. I’ve been a want salesman now for 40 years. Before I attempt Short-term assets: access to cash/liquidity to sell anything, I try to find out what people want byeight-year listening. So, insteadflexible of being assets a talker,and I became Medium-term assets: investments with a three-to horizon, real estate Activity Be Medium-term assets: investments with a three-to eight-year horizon, flexible assets and real estate a listener. Instead of being a need salesman, I became a want salesman. a person of action. of and moving out of the way for a person on the run, be the person on the run. Long-term assets:Instead pensions retirement-focused assets When Long-term assets: pensions and retirement-focused assets you don’t know what to do, do something. Doing something establishes a value for yourself, and ByDisability insurance talking to 50, 60, 70 people a day, I learned that the key was to give them a solution to their problem. I others Disability insurance will also attach a value People of value areinstead the ones who get the offers and the yeses. Critical illness or long-term care insurance found out what theyinsurance were trying to to you. do and offered solutions of products. Critical illness insurance or long-term care insurance Life insurance Decisiveness Life See theinsurance people. Sell yourself. Documentation: wills, powers of attorney, trusts, etc. and condemnation come and go, make but decisiveness helpsifyou through fear andpeople judgment The next thing that I learned that you it in thisetc. business you break don’t see people. Most in to Criticism Documentation: wills, ispowers ofwon’t attorney, trusts, our industry are simply not seeing enough people. You should talk to at least 30 people a week. pursue your dreams. The purpose of analysis is to come to a conclusion, not to keep analyzing. We are all Each topic is clearly outlined as to what it is, what needs to happen and what our targets should be, Each topic is clearly outlined as to what it is, what needs to happen and what our targets should be, leading people to something — or nothing. People follow those who know where they’re going. from allocations and insurance levels, to monthly savings requirements. Thelump-sum biggest mistake a lot of people in our business make is trying to sell a product before they sell themselves. from lump-sum allocations and insurance levels, to monthly savings requirements. If they don’t buy you, they won’t buy insurance from you. Joyfulness The other change I made to my process was never to expect a client to complete any paperwork when I The other I has made toWaiting myprimary process was never to athem clienttime to complete any Decide tochange be happy. Being happy isuntil a source consequence of expect your not the circumstances life. Smile The non-interview been my of prospects. Mychoosing, technique is to to everybody I of ever seewhen present the financial plan. a later meeting gives totalk absorb thepaperwork information and I present the financial plan. Waiting until a later meeting gives them time to absorb the information while you talk. When you do, people can’t help smiling, too. People who are happy get more day. them instead of speaking, andThey if I listen they have to say, they’re going to every review theI ask items onquestions the to-do list over and over. see to thewhat insurance recommendations in to theand opportunities inthe their and because others want bethe around to review theas items onpersonal the to-do listprofessional over and see the insurance recommendations begin to like me. same format savings requirements, andover. itlives all They melds together as parttoof plan.them. in the same format as the savings requirements, and it all melds together as part of the plan. The way they answer questions will tell you how you’re doing. If you ask if they’re married, and they answer Forgiveness Thus, when wenot meet again the strategy meeting to review theschool plan and formalize the strategies we “yep,” you’re well.for If they answer, “Yep. Ithe married my high sweetheart, and we’ve been Choose to have adoing forgiving spirit, because living leadership principles is formalize difficult when harboring Thus, when we meet again for the strategy meeting to review the plan and the strategies will implement, the insurance coverage is discussed as aare matter ofthan when, not if. There is nobeginning more we together for...” Now, you’re doing well. When their answers longer your questions, they’re resentment. Decide to forgive,coverage and yourisemotions willasfollow your The you don’t will implement, the insurance discussed a It matter ofdecision. when, not if. people There is noforgive more waffling about getting their coverage in place. was on theoflist along with other key items to buy you. I didn’t learn this insurance through company training — it came because people exposure through my have to ask for it, deserve it or even know it’s happening. waffling about getting their insurance coverage in place. It was on the list along with other key items Fuller Brush and holds justexperience. as much interest. and holds just as much interest. Persistence Norman G. Levine, CLU, ChFC,toismy a 37-year member with one Court ofmore the Table Top of Since I made these adjustments writtenMDRT financial plans and process, thanand 95 two percent of my The decision to persist without exception is key to achieving success inand anymember area ofthan life. When youof feel the Table qualifications. He has served aswritten a Divisional Vice President, Chair of many MDRT Since I made these adjustments to my financial plans and process, more 95 percent my new clients complete their needed insurance applications in the strategy meeting. And not only are the you are lacking, you are only lacking an idea. When you persist without exception, miracles occur; you committees and task forces and spoken at several Annual Meetings. A Gold Knight of the MDRT Foundation, new clients complete their needed insurance applications in the strategy meeting. And not only are the amounts ofacoverage solid, butway. there industry is an expectation that asatheir needs increase, so willRussell the insurance Levine is past president numerous organizations and recipient of the John Newton find a way where there isofno amounts of coverage solid, but there is an expectation that as their needs increase, so will the insurance —Memorial no questions asked. It is simply a matterMaster of timing. 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