NAIFA-PA Members came to Harrisburg recently for the annual Day on the Hill festivities. Members visited numerous legislators and staff and heard from NAIFA National President Tom Cothron and PA Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys. They also honored Kent Bennett for his lifetime of service to IFAPAC and to political action. Thanks to Greenlee Partners for their assistance with the event. Pic: Members catch up with State Rep. Brandon Markosek in his capitol office.

NAIFA-PA has selected Past President John Hynes (2016-17) for its highest award, The Keystone Award for 2024. John is a US Army veteran and began in sales at eight-years-old and by twelve had his own paper route with his own employees. In 1972 he began working for United Life Insurance where he won several sales awards. In 1978 he started with Allstate Insurance Company, where he worked for 35 years. Of those, he owned his own agency for 15 years and placed in the top 10% of all agents company wide. While working for Allstate, John became affiliated with NAIFA. He held positions with NAIFA at the local, regional, and state level. As a local association President, he was renowned for his successful legislative programs. John is also involved in his community's rotary, chamber of commerce, charity organizations, and politics. He largely credits his wife Vi for her support throughout his career. He is a proud fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, Penguins, Penn State, and University of Pittsburgh sports teams. He will be honored at a luncheon in the Pittsburgh area later this year.

NAIFA-PA fielded a delegation of 25 to the 2023 Congressional Conference in DC. Led by NAIFA-PA President Tracy Russo-Keesey, they held numerous meetings with Congressional Members and staff, lobbying on financial security issues. Thanks to all of our members who attended: Drew Shumski, Brian Worrell, Adam Bykowski, Randy Kaufmann, Carina Hatfield, Trish May, Bob DiCola, Christine Pikutis-Musuneggi, Chris Musuneggi, Paul Valerio, Bronwyn Martin, Steve Petrungaro, Brad Small, Sherrie Coburn, Tom O'Neill, Gregory Fat, John Fauzey, Georgia Chletcos, Greg Dexter, Yemi Alo-Faleye and Edward Boksan. Picture: Steve Petrungaro and Congressman Mike Kelly.

NAIFA National Trustee and Membership Chair Carina Hatfield, NAIFA-PA Membership Co-Chair Jim Boyd and State Executive Jan Hartman recently visited the New York Life Office in Harrisburg to take the membership message to potential members. Thank you to Rahim Solehdin, Managing Partner, for his assistance with the visit.

NAIFA-GREATER PHILADELPHIA recently honored its Rising Stars for 2023. These up-and-comers are selected by a committee intent on recognizing the best characteristics of advisors in the industry. The honorees are from left, Greg Dexter, New York Life, moderator, Dawn Grandstrom, New York Life, Adam Bykowski, Mass Mutual Eastern PA, Tim Price, Mass Mutual Greater Philadelphia, Brian Walls, Northwestern Mutual, Anthony Correra, MBA, CLTC, and Natalie Petrongola, New York Life. Congratulations to all of the Rising Stars for 2023.