Life & Annuity
Academy

April 8-10, 2026
Omaha, NE
The IAMS Producer Academy is a three-day Life & Annuity training course certain to help grow your business and establish lasting relationships with clients, fellow agents, and your IAMS marketing team.
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Join us in Des Moines to expand your skillset, spark inspiration,
and build connections that empower you to grow your business.
Sponsored by:
SILACAmerican Life
Join us at our Life & Annuity Academy for an exclusive opportunity to elevate your expertise, enrich your business, and pave the way for success! Unlock your potential - apply now with no upfront fees.
Academy Tuition:
$500/attendee*

Includes hotel accommodations, food and drink, and attendance at all seminar presentations.
*Not charged until time of registration

Here's the exciting part!
From the date of application through 90 days post-academy, if you produce $250,000 of qualifying FIA premium or life insurance equivalent, you will earn a full refund of the $500 tuition fee. If you are selected to attend and your production hits the threshold before registration, you'll sail through with zero tuition fees! It's not just an investment in yourself, it's a win-win opportunity!
Featured Academy Speakers
Event speakers are subject to change

Andre
Thompson

Regional Vice President

Biff
Baker

Annuity National Distribution

Mason
Morasch

Lead Internal Wholesaler

Matt
Gill

President, Decision 1 Financial

James
Moran

Global Financial Trust

Amie
Moran

Global Financial Trust

Court
Pitcher

Managing Partner at LegacyLock

Brian
Lowery

Wealth Management & Fiduciary

Kent
Jacquay

Founder
Indexalyzer

Jim
Capuano

The Integrity Life Brokerage

Dan
McGrath

Course Instructor IRMAA Navigator

John
Entingh

President
Entingh Financial Services

Steve
Goldstein

Founder
Retirement Analyzer

Loren
Hollingsworth

Director of Advanced Solutions

Rick
Katz

Fiduciary Investment Advisor

Chad
Carlos

Wealth Advisor

Steve
Murray

President
CEO

Chris
Conroy

Executive
Vice President

Curtis
Hawks

Executive Vice President
CMO

Laura
Johnson

Vice President
Annuity Sales Director

Matt
Willis

Life Sales Director

CJ
Jennings

Marketing Implementation Specialist
This is a
3-Day Event
Our Life & Annuity Academy will be packed full of presentations and entertainment to inspire, enrich and grow your business.
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IAMS Academy Sponsor
About Our Sponsor:
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Athene Annuity and Life Company is a leading fixed annuity carrier that is financially strong and highly rated. We are focused on providing solutions for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeing to fund their retirement needs. Our drive, discipline and confidence can help you achieve more. Click below to learn more about our innovative and fast-growing company.
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IAMS Academy Sponsors
American Life
We believe that planning for your future shouldn’t be a process that’s stuck in the past. American Life saw an opportunity to integrate cutting-edge technology into an industry that is often laden with outdated systems and complicated processes. In September 2018 we announced our partnership with FAST, a leading digital platform, making us the first insurance company to be entirely cloud-based. By introducing new technology and a forward-thinking business model, we have transformed the experience of buying insurance and annuity products from being time-consuming, complicated, and stressful, to being simple, fast, and easy.
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SILAC

Since 1935, SILAC Insurance Company® has been a trusted leader for your savings and retirement needs. Saving for retirement is increasing in importance as we are all living longer. Annuities can help you achieve your goals for retirement savings.

We are here to help you build the future for you and your loved ones.

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Academy Agenda

April 8-10, 2026

Omaha, NE

The Academy syllabus is subject to change,
please double-check these details prior to the event.

Wednesday, April  8

Afternoon
Arrivals

17879 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE, 68118
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha West

5:00 p.m.

Cocktail & Hors D’oeuvre Reception

Hilton Garden Inn - Salon A & B
5:30 p.m.
Introduction
Steve Murray - President, CEO
5:45 p.m.
Brand Better with IAMS Creative
Curtis Hawks - Executive Vice President, CMO
Head of Life Sales
6:15 p.m.
Annuity Landscape
Chris Conroy - Executive Vice President
6:45 p.m.
Trust Your Annuity Clients

John Entingh - President,
Entingh Financial Services

7:30 p.m.
Roth Ready
Brian Lowery - Wealth Management Fiduciary

Thursday, April 9

6:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel

17879 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE, 68118
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha West

7:45 a.m.

Bus Departs Hotel

IAMS - Home Office
505 N. 210th St., Elkhorn, NE 68022

8:00 a.m.
SILAC
Andre Thompson - Regional Vice President
Biff Baker - Annuity National Distribution - Saybrus
9:30 a.m.
Break
 
9:40 a.m.
IRMAA Navigator

Dan McGrath - Course Instructor IRMAA Navigator
Jim Capuano - The Integrity Life Brokerage

10:40 a.m.
Success with SPL
Curtis Hawks - Executive Vice President, CMO
Head of Life Sales
Matt Willis - Life Sales Director
11:00 a.m.
Federal Bridge
Rick Katz - Fiduciary Investment Advisor
12:00 p.m.
New Business Best Practices & IAMS Online Tools - Working Lunch

Laura Johnson - Vice President,
Annuity Sales Director

1:00 p.m.
Your Perfect Presentation

James Moran - President, Global Financial Trust
Amie Moran - Investment Advisor Representative, Global Financial Trust

2:00 a.m.
Roth Conversion Alternative
Loren Hollingsworth - Advanced Solutions Expert
2:50 p.m.
Break
 
3:00 p.m.
10x your business with LegacyLock
Court Pitcher - Managing Partner at LegacyLock
3:40 p.m.
First Appointment Best Practices

Matt Gill - President, Decision 1 Financial, Top Producer

4:30 p.m.
Retirement Analyzer
Steve Goldstein - Founder Retirement Analyzer
5:10 p.m.
Top Producer Panel
Hosted by: Chris Conroy - Executive Vice President, Head of Annuity Sales
5:50 p.m.
Group Photo
Front of Building or Lobby
6:10 p.m.
Dinner/Drinks & Tour

Omaha Sports and Games
725 N Skyline Dr Suite 1, Elkhorn, NE 68022

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Friday, April 10

6:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel

17879 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE, 68118
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha West

7:45 a.m.

Bus Departs Hotel

IAMS - Home Office
505 N. 210th St., Elkhorn, NE 68022

8:00 a.m.
American Life
Mason Morasch - Lead Internal Wholesaler
9:30 a.m.
Break
 
9:40 a.m.
Indexalyzer
Kent Jacquay - Founder Indexalyzer
3:50 p.m.
Intro to IAMS Wealth Management
Chad Carlos - Wealth Advisor
11:30 a.m.

Building Your Marketing Foundation
Working Lunch - To go if needed

Curtis Hawks - Executive Vice President, CMO, Head of Life Sales
CJ Jennings - Marketing Implementation Specialist

12:30 p.m.
Departures to Airport
 

FEATURED ACADEMY TOPICS:

  • Multi-Million Dollar Keynote Speakers
  • Creating an Endless Stream of Prospects
  • Advanced Sales Strategies
  • Producer Sales Ideas
  • Marketing Strategies for a Digital Age
  • Macro Tax Planning
  • Building Your Brand

  • IAMS Wealth Management:
    Platform, Tools, and Technology

  • Building Your Brand
  • Unlocking the Secrets to Tax-Free Income
  • Practice Development Ideas
  • Indexing Tools
  • Retirement Planning Technology