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Leverage Your NAIFA Life Happens Member Benefit

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Feb 10, 2026 6:13:35 PM

Life Happens’ mission is to provide unbiased information that helps Americans make smart insurance decisions to protect their loved ones. Their work focuses on educating consumers about life, disability, and long-term care insurance—and how these financial tools, along with annuities, can help build a strong financial foundation.

Did you know that NAIFA members have access to co-branded content to support their marketing and client education efforts?

February is Insure Your Love Month, created and coordinated by Life Happens. Take advantage of the ready-to-use tools and resources designed to help you educate clients and start meaningful conversations: Life Happens

As a NAIFA member, you are also listed in the Life Happens “Find a Financial Professional” directory. With approximately 70,000 visits each month, this powerful tool increases your visibility and allows consumers to connect with you directly.

Not a member yet? Join today and start leveraging benefits like this right away: Join NAIFA

Topics: #NAIFA-SD #InsureYourLove
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Legislative Report: Week 4

By Darla on Feb 10, 2026 3:43:54 PM

The week of February 9th marks the 5th week in the 2026 Legislative Session. The deadline for introducing bills was February 4th, and the final bill count is 325 House bills and 245 Senate bills.

Our next Legislative Update will be held by Zoom on February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. I hope to see you there and look forward to answering your questions!

Register Today!

 

The following are bills we are tracking:

Topics: State Advocacy #NAIFA-SD
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Legislative Report: Week 3

By Darla on Feb 3, 2026 6:58:47 PM

This week saw a ton of new bills filed. The final day for legislators to introduce an unlimited number of bills was Thursday, January 29th. The deadline for introducing bills is February 4th. Current bill count: 264 House bills and 218 Senate bills. We are one-third of the way through the 2026 Session! The Session meets February 2-6 this week, which is one of two 5-day weeks.

Our next Legislative Update will be held by Zoom on February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. I hope to see you there and look forward to answering your questions!

Register Today!

The following are bills we are tracking:

Topics: Advocacy #NAIFA-SD
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2026 New Developments and Planning Ideas

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Feb 3, 2026 4:13:44 PM

Investment, Retirement, Estate and Advanced Planning (IREAP) Center Webinar

This webinar will review recent changes and updates in the law (including case law, Treasury Regulations, and IRS pronouncements) and provide attendees with practical planning ideas resulting from them.

Topics scheduled to be discussed include:

-OBBBA: the New 2/37th Rule for Itemized Deductions; Charitable Contributions; $15M Lifetime Exemption

-Wealth Planning in a World of Concentration, Higher Bond Yields, and Hidden Tax Drag

-Kyle Busch et al vs. Pacific Life Insurance Company et al

-Business Ownership and Entity Choice: Section 1202 (QSBS); S-Corp vs C-Corp Considerations

-Long-Term Care Planning

Learn More & Register

Topics: #NAIFA-SD #MemberBenefits
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NAIFA Congressional Conference

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Feb 3, 2026 4:12:16 PM

The Premier Advocacy Event for Financial Professionals

May 18-19, 2026 | Capital Hilton | Washington, D.C.

About the Event

Every year, NAIFA members from all 50 states come together in Washington, D.C., for the Congressional Conference, the signature advocacy event for the financial service profession.

This is your opportunity to stand united with fellow advisors, tell your story directly to lawmakers, and help shape the policies that affect your practice, your clients, and Main Street families across the country.

Through your presence on Capitol Hill, you represent the trusted advisors who ensure Americans can save, plan, protect, and retire with dignity. Your voice is essential and policymakers want to hear it.

Two Powerful Days

Day One (May 18): Training, Messaging & Mission Alignment

Our first day equips every attendee, from returning advocates to first-timers, with the clarity, confidence, and unified message needed to make a real impact. You’ll receive in-depth policy briefings, advocacy training, and expert insights.

Day Two (May 19): Day on the Hill

This is when your training becomes action. NAIFA members meet with senators, representatives, and congressional staff to advocate for policies that protect consumers, support small businesses, and strengthen the work you do every day as a trusted financial professional.

Learn More

Topics: Advocacy Congressional Conference #NAIFA-SD
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Legislative Day February 10th!

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Feb 3, 2026 3:47:59 PM



 

NAIFA-South Dakota Legislative Day

February 10, 2026

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Join NAIFA-South Dakota for Legislative Day in Pierre on February 10, 2026. Our afternoon will begin at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 800 W Dakota Ave, Pierre, SD, at 1:00 PM Central, and we will conclude our day with a Reception with Legislators at 5:00 PM at the St. Charles Lounge, 207 E. Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD.

Schedule of Events

1:00 PM - Educational Webinar: Social Security Unlocked - Maximizing Benefits & Guiding Your Clients

2:00 PM - Ben Ready, Southeast Regional Director for Senator John Thune

3:30 PM - Darla Rogers, NAIFA-South Dakota Lobbyist 

5:00 PM - Reception with Legislators at St. Charles Lounge


Registration

No fee to attend, but please register so that we have an idea of who to expect. We can't wait to see you there!

Topics: Advocacy #NAIFA-SD
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NAIFA-South Dakota 2026 Leadership In Life Institute

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Feb 3, 2026 3:37:28 PM

NAIFA-South Dakota - Advancing the Highest Standard of Leadership Thinking

What is LILI?

  • Six-month leadership development program devoted to advancing your personal growth and professional success

  • Provides practical tools to improve your business

  • Builds leadership skills that open doors

  • Expands your professional network

  • Focused, immersive experience

Who is LILI for?

  • Advisors committed to serious professional growth

  • Future and current leaders

  • Advisors who want to grow their business

  • Professionals ready to invest in self-development

LILI benefits advisors who are growth-oriented, leadership-minded, and ready to elevate both their business and their influence. It is less about experience level and more about mindset.

NAIFA-South Dakota is forming a LILI class to begin this spring, and we would welcome the opportunity to have you join us. We will meet each month for six months in Chamberlain. Class size is limited, so register today and get started on your LILI journey.

NAIFA-SD LILI Enrollment

Topics: LILI #NAIFA-SD
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Legislative Report: Week 2

By Darla on Jan 28, 2026 11:34:56 AM

We are off and running in our third week of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative session. Last week was a busy one filled with committee hearings. We are currently looking at 164 House bills and 144 Senate bills. The deadline for filing is February 4th.

Our next Legislative Update will be held on February 6, 2026,  at 12:00 PM Central Time. I hope to see you there and look forward to answering your questions!

REGISTER HERE

 

The following are the bills we are tracking:

Topics: #NAIFA-SD

Legislative Updates: What YOU Need to Know

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Jan 21, 2026 1:17:37 PM

February 6, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Join NAIFA-South Dakota Lobbyist, Darla Rogers, on Zoom every other Friday during the session for legislative updates pertinent to you and your clients.

Register Today!

Topics: State Advocacy #NAIFA-SD
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NAIFA-South Dakota Legislative Day

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Jan 21, 2026 12:17:06 PM

February 10, 2026

1:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Join NAIFA-South Dakota for Legislative Day in Pierre on February 10, 2026. Our afternoon will begin at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room at 1:30 PM Central. We will have an informative discussion on the legislative session, a board meeting to which all are invited to attend, a representative from Senator Thune's office, and to cap off our afternoon, we will hear from our lobbyist, Darla Rogers. She will guide us on our talking points to discuss with Legislators we will meet at the 5:00 PM reception.

Schedule of Events

  • 1:30 PM - NAIFA meeting at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, 800 W Dakota Ave, Pierre, SD

  • 5:00 - 8:00 PM - Reception at St. Charles Lounge, 207 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Registration

No fee to attend but please register so that we have an idea of who to expect. We can't wait to see you there!

Register Today!

Topics: Advocacy #NAIFAProud #NAIFA-SD

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