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Recent posts by NAIFA-South Dakota

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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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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

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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The One Big Beautiful Bill; Several Big Beautiful(?) Tax Law Changes

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Nov 12, 2025 10:52:35 AM

Join us for a concise and essential presentation summarizing the significant tax law changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill. We'll focus on the specific provisions that impact estate planning and charitable giving, analyzing what they mean for you and your clients. Gain clarity on the new rules and get insights into their potential longevity.

You will learn:
  • What changes in the OBBA will affect estate planners?
  • What OBBA changes will affect charitable giving?
  • Will these changes last?

REGISTER



This Webinar is Sponsored by

American Cancer Society 

Topics: #NAIFA-SD
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Find Your #Finfluence: Using Video to Build Authority + Grow Your Business

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Nov 11, 2025 5:30:17 PM

This Webinar is brought to you by

 

NAIFA Live

Laura Garfield
Co-Founder of Idea Decanter

November 20, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Can video really be a magnet to bring more prospects to your business? Laura Garfield, co-founder of Idea Decanter, introduces you to top #Finfluencers who use video to engage their audiences and win new clients. These advisors are getting real ROI from video – from 100k+ views on videos to dozens of new “right fit” clients a year. Dive into real-world examples of success and learn the #Finfluencer secrets to engage your audience. With insights from advisors who are succeeding with video, this session is packed with practical strategies, social media platform insights, and the inspiration you need to record more high-ROI videos today!

After attending this webinar, financial professionals will be able to:

  1. Learn the “anatomy” of a Real #Finfluencer, what it takes to find success with video

  2. Watch video clips from real advisors who have grown their practices and built authority with video

  3. Get the framework and inspiration you need to find your own #Finfluence

Learn More & Register

Topics: #NAIFA-SD
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Black Hills Affiliate Meet & Eat

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Sep 30, 2025 6:07:28 PM

October 2, 2025

9:00 AM MDT - 11:30 AM MDT (lunch will follow)

Surprising Tools for Smarter Retirement Conversations

Join us for a casual Meet 'n Eat where we'll enjoy a good meal, good company, and a surprising discussion about tools many agents overlook - yet they can play a critical role in holistic risk mitigation planning.

Featuring:
Ryan Hansen, Regional Vice President, Protective Life Insurance Company
Myths About LTC/CI Planning and Other Updates

Kelly Kelly, CSA, Sr. Vice President, Fairway Mortgage
The Often Overlooked ASSET

Location:
Black Hills State University - Room 112
4300 Cheyenne Boulevard
Box Elder, SD 57719

This free event is hosted and sponsored by: Ed Bartling, MBA, ACS, CLU, FLMI, AIAA, Chief Operating Officer, Financial Markets, Inc.

To ensure an accurate headcount for lunch, please register.

REGISTER HERE

Topics: #NAIFA-SD

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