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"Empowering Minnesota's Financial Professionals: News, Insights, and Advocacy"
The NAIFA-MN Blog is your hub for the latest in Minnesota’s financial services landscape. Our mission is to provide agents, advisors, and professionals with timely news, thoughts on leadership, member milestones and highlights, and actionable insights to enhance client services, uphold ethical practices, and advance the industry. Whether discussing legislative updates, professional development, or innovative strategies, we empower financial professionals to navigate the evolving market and advocate for the clients and communities they serve.
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Read the latest nonpartisan analysis on election updates from Nathan Gonzales. Also noted is the link to Inside Elections podcast.
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Join E4 Insurance Services September 10 in Fargo for a day designed to inspire, challenge, and move your business forward. Reserve your seat today and come aboard.
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In-district meetings provide a valuable opportunity for NAIFA members to build relationships with legislators, share insights from their work with clients and advocate for policies that promote financial security.
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Your vote matters - This primary determines nominees for the November 3, 2026 general election for various federal and state partisan offices (e.g., U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor/Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, state legislative seats) and some nonpartisan local offices.
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Congratulations to Luckson Chigarire, a junior at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, on being selected as a 2026 Paul S. Mills Scholarship recipient.
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Think you know reverse mortgages? Discover the facts behind today's safer HECM program and better guide clients' retirement planning decisions in this informative blog from NAIFA-MN Platinum sponsor Dominic DesMarais , Fairway Home Mortgage
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Are you ready for Open Enrollment season? HAP26 is a must attend. (See the special registration discount included in the article!)
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An educational overview of the DI sale, with a simple call to action provided by NAIFA-MN Gold Sponsor Mike Sir, OneProtection.
Avoid starting with "disability." Begin with an Income Protection Review.
NAIFA-MNNAIFA-MN & NABIP MN write to the Commissioner RE: PFML
April 2026 | NAIFA-MN and NABIP-MN have submitted the attached letter to Minnesota Commissioner Matt Varilek expressing concern over ongoing delays in the approval of paid family and medical leave insurance policies. Our associations advocate for issues important to insurance agents and financial advisors, while also working to strengthen the financial security of the American families we serve.
NAIFA-MNFinal judgement on the Department of Labor's Biden-era fiduciary-only rule.
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PAC Madness is back to boost contributions to NAIFA’s PACs
Help Team Minnesota continue through the bracket play to the final round by making a contribution to NAIFA-PAC.
NAIFA-MNNAIFA National Blog Re-post | NAIFA National 2/20/26
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) submitted formal comments to the Internal Revenue Service in response to Notice 2025-68 regarding the implementation of Section 530A Trump Accounts.
NAIFA-MNAdvocating for NAIFA Members and Clients
HF 3389: A bill to help modernize Minnesota’s continuing education requirements for insurance producers
NAIFA-MNMarch is packed with opportunities to learn, engage, and lead
March is shaping up to be a powerful month for NAIFA–Minnesota—bringing together meaningful professional education, spirited advocacy, and opportunities to make our collective voice heard at both the state and national level.
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Please join us in welcoming LeClair Group to our sponsor community. We look forward to partnering with them throughout the year and celebrating the impact we can make—together—for Minnesota advisors and the clients we serve.
NAIFA-MNThe Minnesota Chapter of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the preeminent membership association for the multigenerational community of financial professionals in the United States, is proud to have been awarded the Bronze Chapter Excellence Award for 2025!
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Mark was active in numerous industry and community organizations, including the Lake Superior and Minnesota Associations of Insurance & Financial Advisors
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Special Session Possible?
Current Legislative Update from NAIFA-MN Lobbyist, Tim Wilkin, Capitol Strategies, Inc.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors MNRecap Minnesota Legislature 2025
A short summary of where some things landed with the Minnesota Legislature prepared by NAIFA - MN Lobbyist, Tim Wilkin
Sandy BeesonVisit the official awards page to nominate: https://belong.naifa.org/awards
The nomination period for NAIFA's prestigious awards is open through June 30th, and we invite YOU to shine a light on a fellow member’s impact. Submit Your Nomination - Visit the official awards page for more details and to submit a nomination: https://belong.naifa.org/awards
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New NAIFA Members!
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NAIFA - MN monthly meetings highlight education to help you help your clients.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors MNCall or email your state representative today
With two major tax proposals at the Minnesota Legislature that affect our industry, we need members to call or email your state representative today!
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Fostering the Next Generation of Financial Professionals Executive Summary Kevin Mayeux, CAE, NAIFA National CEO
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