Life & Annuity
Academy

August 3-5, 2026
Chicago, IL
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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There is no fee to apply!
Join us in Des Moines to expand your skillset, spark inspiration,
and build connections that empower you to grow your business.
Sponsored by:
North American
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

Paige
Phelps

Regional Vice President

Jacob
Mollman

Vice President of Annuity

Chris
Regione

Chief Underwriter

Laura
Johnson

Vice President
Annuity Sales Director

Chris
Conroy

Executive
Vice President

John
LaMaster

Life Sales Director
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
North American

At North American, we know you want to be a smart planner when it comes to your financial future. In order to do that, you need tools and guidance you can trust.

Here’s how we can help—North American offers flexible products designed to meet your long-term goals. Now that’s a smart plan

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Academy Agenda

August 3-5, 2026

Chicago, IL

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

Monday, August  3

Afternoon
Arrivals

The Tallbot Hotel
20 E Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611

6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Lobby for 5 min Walk to Dinner

North American Office
525 W. Van Buren St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60607

6:45 p.m.
Welcome & Dinner

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
410 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Tuesday, August 4

8:00 a.m.
Transportation to Old Post Office
433 W Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60605
8:30 a.m.
Welcome/Coffee & Pastries

Chris Conroy - Executive Vice President
Jake Mollman - Sales Vice President at North American
Paige Phelps - Regional Vice President at North American

9:00 a.m.
North American IUL
Paige Phelps - Regional Vice President at North American
9:30 a.m.
Life Underwriting
Chris Regione - Chief Underwritter at North American
10:15 p.m.
Break
 
10:30 a.m.
North American Annuities
Jake Mollman - Sales Vice President at North American
11:30 p.m.
Tour
 
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
 
12:45 p.m.
Stonewood Financial

John LaMaster - Life Sales Director

1:45 p.m.
Marketing Solutions

John LaMaster - Life Sales Director
Laura Johnson - Vice President, Annuity Sales Director

2:30 p.m.
Break
 
2:45 a.m.
IAMS Website/Doing Business wtih IAMS
Laura Johnson - Vice President, Annuity Sales Director
3:30 p.m.
Wrap Up/Why North American?

Chris Conroy - Executive Vice President
Jake Mollman - Sales Vice President at North American
Paige Phelps - Regional Vice President at North American

3:45 p.m.
Depart to Hotel at Leisure

The Tallbot Hotel
20 E Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611

5:00 p.m.
Meet in the Lobby to Uber with the Group

North American Office
525 W. Van Buren St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60607

5:15 p.m.
Depart to Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613

5:45 p.m.
Social Time at Wrigley Rooftops

Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613

7:05 p.m.
First Pitch
Cubs vs. Dodgers
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Wedneday, April 5

At Leisure
Departures to airport. Checkout by 12:00 p.m.
 

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