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1 Advisor Notes National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Acadiana May 2011 Fourth Annual Financial Advisor Forum 8:00 A.M. - 1:15 P.M. - Thursday, May 12, 2011 River Oaks Catering and Event Center CE Credits Approved - 2 hrs. CFP - 1 Hr. CPA - 1 Hr. L/H CE Credits Pending - 2 Hrs. L/H Thursday, May 12 has been set for the fourth annual Financial Advisor Forum to be held at River Oaks Catering & Event Center from 7:30 A.M. until 1:15 P.M. River Oaks is located at 520 E. Kaliste Saloom Road. The Forum will be held in conjunction with NAIFA Acadiana s regular general membership meeting. Participants will be presented with an opportunity to learn new and innovative means to expand their practice through practice management tips, new strategies, and new concepts as well as products which will enhance levels of service to existing and potential clients. Presentations from reputable fund families will headline the event. Experienced investment and financial planning specialists from two other major companies will also share their success stories and their own practice management tips. A number of exhibitors will also be on hand to demonstrate their latest products. FOR TICKETS and/or LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS Please call (337) by Monday, May 9 or brendacmartin@cox.net or any Board member Tickets can be invoiced and held at the door on the day of the event Schedule of Events 17:30 A.M. -118:00 A.M. Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibits 18:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Presentations / Exhibits 11:30 A.M. - 11:15 P.M. Buffet Luncheon / General Membership Meeting Featuring Panel Discussion PRESENTERS Mr. Sean Klock, CFP Morningstar Investment Services Mr. Brandon W. Buckingham, JD, LLM John Hancock Financial Services Mr. John Chalk, Jr., CPA, JD, CFP Trinity Portfolio Advisors Mr. Bill Cunningham, CLU ChFC, CFP Northwestern Mutual Financial Network NAIFA Members - $45 pre-sold - $55 at door Non-members - $55 pre-sold -- $65 at door

FINANCIAL ADVISOR FORUM PRESENTERS Sean Klock, CFP served as a licensed banker and investment representative prior to joining Morningstar in May of 2006.

He holds a Bachelor s degree from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, as well as the CFP designation. In addition, Sean has successfully completed the Series 6, 63, & 65 license exams.

2 FINANCIAL ADVISOR FORUM PRESENTERS Sean Klock, CFP served as a licensed banker and investment representative prior to joining Morningstar in May of He brings seven years of experience to his role at Morningstar Investment Services, where he served as an internal service and sales associate before becoming a Regional Sales Director. He holds a Bachelor s degree from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, as well as the CFP designation. In addition, Sean has successfully completed the Series 6, 63, & 65 license exams. Brandon Buckingham, JD, LLM is the National Manager for the Advanced Planning Attorneys group within Special Markets for John Hancock Financial Services. He provides technical, marketing and sales support for all matters concerning qualified retirement plans, estate and income tax planning with retirement assets, and other advanced market topics. After graduating from the New England School of Law (J.D., 1991), Mr. Buckingham earned a Masters of Tax Law from Boston University School of Law (LL.M. 1995). He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona (B.A., 1988). Prior to joining John Hancock, Mr. Buckingham was an ERISA counsel for Putnam Investments in its Institutional 401(k) Plan department. Before that, he was a practicing attorney concentrating in ERISA, qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, estate and income tax planning. Mr. Buckingham is admitted to the Connecticut Bar; United States District Court, District of Connecticut; and United States Tax Court. John Chalk, CPA, JD, CFP, along with his partner, Dee Wayne Cullum, founded Trinity Portfolio Advisors, LLC in Prior to forming the fee based financial planning firm of Chalk, Cullum & Associates in 2002, John was a partner of the Fort Worth law firm of Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer, LLP representing individuals and business owners, with issues of succession, structure and tax reduction strategies. His passion is to help people align their wealth with their values, and thus further their purpose in life. Trinity Portfolio Advisors, LLC is an independent registered investment advisory with assets under management in excess of $200 million. John lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth suburb of Argyle, TX. Bill Cunningham CLU, ChFC, CFP, has been in the financial services business for 29 years with the last 27 years being with Northwestern Mutual. Bill has an integrate practice working with business owners and professionals in their insurance and investment planning. Bill also maintains an employee benefit practice. Bill serves a dual role in the Northwestern Mutual of Louisiana Agency as both a Wealth Management Advisor and Business and Estate Planning Specialist. In these roles Bill is involved in education and training, joint work, as well as his personal practice. Cunningham is a member of NAIFA, Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP), Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). 2

NAIFA ACADIANA 2010-2011 OFFICERS Taylor Davis President 769-1760 Chummy Bourque, LUTCF President Elect 984-1990 Shane Mayeux, FICF, CFFM Vice President 234-4830 Richard Leleux, LUTCF

Committee Person 948-7293 DIRECTORS Stuart Cestia, LUTCF 233-3663 Mike Domingue, CFP, CLTC 233-3259 Julie Guilliot, CLTC 280-5256 Cindy Gunawan 233-3663 Monica Meyers 856-8150 Risley Mouton, RFC,

3 NAIFA ACADIANA OFFICERS Taylor Davis President Chummy Bourque, LUTCF President Elect Shane Mayeux, FICF, CFFM Vice President Richard Leleux, LUTCF Secretary/Treasurer Lori Broussard Past President Jon Lewis, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Nat l. Committee Person DIRECTORS Stuart Cestia, LUTCF Mike Domingue, CFP, CLTC Julie Guilliot, CLTC Cindy Gunawan Monica Meyers Risley Mouton, RFC, LUTCF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE President s Message Dear NAIFA Acadiana Members: Happy Easter! I hope that you and your family had a blessed Easter week and will continue to receive many blessings during the Easter season. The Advisor Forum committee, headed up Michael Domingue, has put together a phenomenal program. You will find the bios of the presenters on the previous page of this newsletter. If you are looking to expand or improve your practice through practice management tips, new strategies, new concepts and products that will enhance your level of service to your clients, get your ticket today. We are trying to make a last push for membership before our membership year ends on June 30. Please invite a new prospect to the Forum and the general membership meeting. It is sure to be a great way to show off your local association. Elections will be held at the general membership meeting which will follow the Forum. We are excited about bringing new folks on the Board who will help lead NAIFA Acadiana into the future. Plan to attend Capitol Day on May 18. This is your opportunity to participate first-hand in the political process. Not only will you have the opportunity to see our lawmakers at work, but you will also be able to visit with them to underscore the importance of insurance and financial services professionals in the marketing and sales of insurance and financial products. Your voice needs to be heard. Support NAIFA Louisiana s efforts and register today. More information can be found on Page 5 of this newsletter. You will surely want to mark June 9 on your calendar for our Awards Luncheon. Plan to hold onto your funnybone when you hear Cajun humorist, Murray Conque, address our group. The well-known convention comedian will offer us 100% clean Cajun humor and even add a serious and motivational message. I am looking forward to seeing all of you on May 12 and again on June 9. Good selling, Taylor Davis Taylor Davis, NAIFA Acadiana President Brenda C. Martin ASSOCIATION OFFICE P. O. Box Lafayette, LA Phone/FAX FOR LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS and/or TICKETS Please call (337) by Monday, May 9 or brendacmartin@cox.net Yes! You Can Reach Other Members 24/7 A directory of our members is available on our Website: naifanet.com/acadiana. Choose Membership Directory. Clicking on it brings up a dialog box; enter a last name. The next dialog box will have the member s name. Click on the name to bring up address and phone number. 3

BOARD VACANCIES As a member of NAIFA Acadiana, you will have the opportunity to approve four new leaders at the May 12 general membership meeting.

4 BOARD VACANCIES As a member of NAIFA Acadiana, you will have the opportunity to approve four new leaders at the May 12 general membership meeting. All Board members will be installed at the Awards Luncheon on June 9 and they will serve designated terms of either one-year or two years beginning July 1, The Executive Committee will consist of Mr. Chummy Bourque who will be your President and Mr. Shane Mayeux who will become the President-Elect. Ms. Julie Guilliot will assume the office of Secretary/Treasurer. These officers will eventually move up to serve as President. Mr. Jonathan Lewis has consented to remain on the Board for another three-year stint as National Committeeperson. Outgoing President, Taylor Davis, will serve on the NAIFA Louisiana Board. Ms. Cindy Gunawan, whose term expires this year, has agreed to serve an additional two years on the Board. The seats vacated by Ms. Guilliot and Ms. Kay Wolf are available for one-year terms and the one two-year vacancy left by outgoing Board member, Risley Mouton, will be filled by Ms. Tara Elwell. Tara Elwell will step into a two-year Board position. Tara is an independent attorney licensed to practice in the states of Louisiana and New York. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Business Administration. Tara obtained her law degree from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans and had the privilege of attending Brooklyn Law School in New York City during her last year of law school. While in law school, Tara studied business law in Vienna, Austria and achieved an International law certificate for her concentration in International law. Her legal practice consists of helping her clients with comprehensive estate planning, successions, corporate and business contracts and transactions, commercial and residential real estate transactions, and securities law. Tara also holds her Series 7, Series 66 and Life, Accident and Health Licenses. Tara s experience in the financial industry began in 1998 and has evolved into her current legal practice. Tara is also a member of several bar associations, networking groups and has been a member of NAIFA since FINANCIAL ADVISOR FORUM - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING May 12, 2011 FOR TICKETS and/or LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS Please call (337) by Monday, May 9 or brendacmartin@cox.net or any Board member Tickets can be invoiced and held at the door on the day of the event 4 NAIFA Members - $45 pre-sold - $55 at door Non-members - $55 pre-sold -- $65 at door Luncheon Meeting Only NAIFA Members $10 - Non-Members $20

5 2011 Corporate Sponsors New Members - Tina S. Trosclair, LUTCF of The Horace Mann Companies and Thomas A. Broussard of Prudential Financial Mr. Chummy Bourque Personal Financial Representative Reinstatements - Chase Desormeaux of State Farm and Jason Carl Weathers of The Horace Mann Companies. ExamOne Acadiana Mr. Kelly Colligan Exam One/Sue Guidry Paramedics Ms. Sue Guidry Fleur de Lis Financial Cham Mehaffey, Sr. Sales Manager Lori Broussard, Richard Leleux, and Risley Mouton, outgoing members of the Board of Directors. Your unselfish and devoted service to NAIFA Acadiana is appreciated. Mike Domingue, Chairperson of the upcoming Financial Advisor Forum. Mike has worked tirelessly to bring NAIFA Acadiana members the most informative program yet! CALENDAR OF EVENTS Guardian Berkshire Disability Mr. Jody Sanderson Leading Health Care Mr. Tim Costello Ms. Julie Guilliot Thursday, May 12 Wednesday, May 18 Thursday, June 9 Financial Advisor Forum General Membership Luncheon Capitol Day/NAIFA LA Convention Awards Luncheon Northwestern Mutual of Louisiana-Lafayette Mr. Stuart Cestia ServiceMaster of Lafayette Ms. Michelle Boudreaux Capitol Day & Annual Convention NAIFA Louisiana will hold its 2011 Capitol Day & Annual Convention on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm in Baton Rouge. $85/NAIFA members Registration details are available at the following link: 5

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7 Monthly Credit Card/Bank Draft Program OVERVIEW The monthly credit card/bank draft program al lows NAIFA members to pay their membership dues in 12 monthly charges by either drafting from their savings or checking accounts or by charging their American Express, MasterCard, or Visa credit cards. What are the payment processes? On the 5th of each month NAIFA will draft from your bank account or charge your credit card for 1/12 of your total dues unless the 5th falls on a weekend or on a holiday. In this case the card or draft will be charged on the next business day. Each month, after draft or charge occurs, a one month payment will be applied to your membership record. This will advance your paid through date by one month. What are the fees associated with the programs? There is a simple monthly processing fee of 50 cents that will be added to each transaction. How long is the payment commitment? When you enroll in the monthly credit card/bank draft program, you are committing to one year of monthly payments. If you decide to revoke the authorization to have your account drafted or your card charged before the 12 months are over, you will be billed for the remaining months dues. All monthly credit card/bank draft program cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to NAIFA by the first of the month. These requests may be ed to membersupport@naifa.org. What happens if a draft/charge is declined or not valid? If your draft or charge is denied or is not valid, NAIFA will contact you in writing requesting a valid account number. NAIFA will charge a $15.00 fee for such returns. This fee will be applied to your next monthly charge. If your draft or charge is declined twice within a six month period, your involvement with the monthly draft or credit card program will be terminated and you will be charged the full amount of your membership. How do I apply? Current members can renew into the monthly membership plan by downloading the payment option forms from the same site. Applications for the monthly credit card/bank draft program are available from the NAIFA Marketplace at com in the Membership Marketing Section under NAIFA Association Resources. 7

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