Catch up on the "Week in Review" for May 16, 2022. This report reflects the latest happenings in government relations, in and around the Ohio Statehouse. You'll notice that it's broad in nature and on an array of topics, from A-Z. This weekly report is compiled by our NAIFA-Ohio Lobbyist firm, ZHF Consulting. You can read their full report through the link below.

NAIFA-Ohio members have been invited to attend the Business First Caucus on May 24th at 4:15pm in the Statehouse Atrium (No RSVP or registration needed). 

The topic will center on Ohio's insurance industry, with presentations expected from Kirt Walker, CEO of Nationwide, Michael Farley, with the Ohio Insurance Institute, and a representative from State Farm.

Catch up on the "Week in Review" for May 9, 2022. This report reflects the latest happenings in government relations, in and around the Ohio Statehouse. You'll notice that it's broad in nature and on an array of topics, from A-Z. This weekly report is compiled by our NAIFA-Ohio Lobbyist firm, ZHF Consulting. You can read their full report through the link below.

Catch up on the "Week in Review" for May 2, 2022. This report reflects the latest happenings in government relations, in and around the Ohio Statehouse. You'll notice that it's broad in nature and on an array of topics, from A-Z. This weekly report is compiled by our NAIFA-Ohio Lobbyist firm, ZHF Consulting. You can read their full report through the link below.

Catch up on the "Week in Review" for April 25, 2022. This report reflects the latest happenings in government relations, in and around the Ohio Statehouse. You'll notice that it's broad in nature and on an array of topics, from A-Z. This weekly report is compiled by our NAIFA-Ohio Lobbyist firm, ZHF Consulting. You can read their full report through the link below. 

Catch up on the "Week in Review" for April 18, 2022. This report reflects the latest happenings in government relations, in and around the Ohio Statehouse. You'll notice that it's broad in nature and on an array of topics, from A-Z. This weekly report is compiled by our NAIFA-Ohio Lobbyist firm, ZHF Consulting. You can read their full report through the link below. 

NAIFA is currently accepting nominations for NAIFA Quality Awards (NQA), NAIFA Diversity Champion Award, Advisor Today’s 4 Under 40, Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award, YAT Leader of the Year, and John Newton Russell. All award deadlines are July 31, 2022.

NAIFA-Ohio honored three chapter members with awards at their 2022 Success Summit. Matthew Meeker, CLU, ChFC, CLTC, and James Fuller, LUTCF, received the NAIFA-OH Political Involvement Award and Daniel Brookman, LUTCF, was named the 2021 NAIFA-OH Young Advisor of the Year.

“We are pleased to recognize Matthew Meeker, James Fuller, and Daniel Brookman,” said NAIFA-OH President Tracy Cartwright. “Their talent, energy, and dedication provide a shining example of how insurance and financial professionals make a meaningful difference in NAIFA, in their communities, and in the lives of their clients. Matthew, Daniel, and outstanding NAIFA members like them are the reason NAIFA will continue to be the largest, most influential, and most successful membership association for financial professionals in the United States.” 

Scott Blake, MBA, knows the value of political advocacy. After a career in the political sphere, he now works to protect the interests of Main Street Americans as well as insurance and financial professionals.

From Politics to Financial Services

Blake transitioned from politics to financial services at the suggestion of his own financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual. Now, he's also a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. Working primarily with upwardly mobile millennials, Blake says he likes helping driven, motivated people achieve their dreams and goals. He talks about one such instance when he helped a millennial client buy their first home. “It's about serving your client. I get to wish for the best for them and help them achieve their dreams.” That's his favorite part of being a financial advisor—he gets to be everyone’s cheerleader.

Registration is OPEN and you do not want to miss this year's Success Summit & Legislative Happy Hour for NAIFA-Ohio. Members are getting back together and meeting at the Sheraton Columbus Hotel for the first time in TWO years!