--- title: "NAIFA-Maine Blog | #NAIFAProud" description: "#NAIFAProud | National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Maine Chapter Blog" --- **** [![NAIFA_Maine-white](https://me.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NAIFA_Maine-white.png?width=90&height=93&name=NAIFA_Maine-white.png) ![NAIFA_Maine](https://me.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NAIFA_Maine.png?width=114&height=118&name=NAIFA_Maine.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/) [![Member Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2635471/b126081c-b72e-45f5-9c93-6cbdf5429646.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2635471/b126081c-b72e-45f5-9c93-6cbdf5429646) [**](https://me.naifa.org/blog/tag/naifaproud#tmpmodule_1591268547545703) ** ![conferenceME](https://me.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/conferenceME.jpg?width=1920&height=988&name=conferenceME.jpg) ## [NAIFA-Maine Recognizes and Congratulates 2024 NAIFA Quality Award Recipients](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-maine-recognizes-and-congratulates-2024-naifa-quality-award-recipients) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 11/12/24 10:12 AM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Maine%20-%202020/naifa-maine.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-maine-recognizes-and-congratulates-2024-naifa-quality-award-recipients) The NAIFA Quality Award provides advisors at any career stage the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to excellence. This includes professionalism through education and earned designations, production-measured performance metrics customized for each practice specialty, adherence to the NAIFA code of ethics, and service to your industry association. Advisors specializing in Life & Annuities, Financial Advising & Investments, Health & Employee Benefits, Multiline Sales, or any combination of these specialties have the opportunity to demonstrate the quality that is the mark of a true professional. [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/naifa-maine-recognizes-and-congratulates-2024-naifa-quality-award-recipients) ###### Topics: [#NAIFAProud](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifaproud) [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 3 min read ## [Matthew S. Tassey is the 2024 Recipient of the John Newton Russell Memorial Award](https://me.naifa.org/blog/matthew-s-tassey) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 8/5/24 10:02 AM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Tassey.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/matthew-s-tassey) NAIFA is proud to announce that [Matthew S. Tassey,](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?fetchDeterministicClustersOnly=true&heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAAAcE1vgBMLqNNJx_X4hjzJH1kJdM5HJk5fA&keywords=matthew%20tassey&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=0&searchId=b072f3a4-a0af-4a99-8a3e-a79be41c9af5&sid=y3%3B&spellCorrectionEnabled=false) CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, is the recipient of the 84th annual [John Newton Russell Memorial Award](https://tdc.naifa.org/jnraward-about). The award is the highest honor accorded by the insurance industry to a living individual who has rendered outstanding services to the institution of life insurance. The selection committee consists of representatives of 11 leading organizations in the life insurance and financial services industry. Tassey will be celebrated and formally presented the award at NAIFA’s [Apex 2024, National Leadership Conference, and Belong](https://apex.naifa.org/registration) event Sept. 21 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. **Be sure to [attend Apex/The NLC/Belong](https://apex.naifa.org/registration) to congratulate Matt and celebrate his achievement!** [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/matthew-s-tassey) ###### Topics: [#NAIFAProud](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifaproud) [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 1 min read ## [NAIFA-Maine Volunteers Needed](https://me.naifa.org/blog/volunteers-needed) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 6/10/24 3:43 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Maine%20-%202020/naifa-maine.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/volunteers-needed) Ready to join the action at NAIFA-Maine? Our organization is looking to grow and adapt, and we need your help! Volunteering with NAIFA-Maine is an opportunity to discover fulfillment and develop essential leadership skills as you contribute to our mission. We're looking for individuals like you to step up and get involved. Whether you're interested in serving on our Board of Directors or lending a hand on one of our committees, there's a place for you here. [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/volunteers-needed) ###### Topics: [#NAIFAProud](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifaproud) [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 1 min read ## [NAIFA-Maine Bylaws](https://me.naifa.org/blog/bylaws) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 6/10/24 1:38 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Maine%20-%202020/naifa-maine.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/bylaws) Bylaws are an important part of any organization, but sometimes having them available for our members isn't easy. If you haven't read recent changes to the NAIFA-Maine Chapter Bylaws recently, here is your chance. [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/bylaws) ###### Topics: [#NAIFAProud](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifaproud) [NAIFA-ME](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-me) ###### 2 min read ## [Help Identify the Next Generation of Financial Professionals](https://me.naifa.org/blog/help-identify-the-next-generation-of-financial-professionals) By [NAIFA-Maine](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-maine) on 6/4/24 5:48 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/future_leaders_hero_mob.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/help-identify-the-next-generation-of-financial-professionals) How many times have you heard it? *"The first day of my career, I was handed office forms to fill out, and my NAIFA application."* [Read More](https://me.naifa.org/blog/help-identify-the-next-generation-of-financial-professionals) ###### Topics: [#NAIFAProud](https://me.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifaproud) ###### 4 min read ## [NAIFA-Maine - The Essentiality of Income Protection](https://me.naifa.org/blog/the-essentiality-of-income-protection) By [Michael Sir, RHU](https://me.naifa.org/blog/author/michael-sir-rhu) on 5/20/24 2:54 PM [![](https://me.naifa.org/hubfs/Disability%20Insurance.png) ](https://me.naifa.org/blog/the-essentiality-of-income-protection) Merriam-Webster defines Essentiality as: essential nature, essence, an essential quality, property or aspect.  This has never been more applicable or appropriate when used when considering the topic of Protecting your client’s most valuable asset, their ability to earn and grow their Income. 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