Life & Annuity
Academy

June 4-6, 2025
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:
AtheneAthene
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

Molly
McEwin

Sales Director

Danielle
Davis

VP National Account Manager

Ryan
Bambery

RVP, Life Distribution

Matt
Gill

President, Decision 1 Financial

James
Moran

Global Financial Trust

Amie
Moran

Global Financial Trust

John
Entingh

President
Entingh Financial Services

Jeremey
Roodhouse

Managing Partner at LegacyLock

Dan
McGrath

Course Instructor IRMAA Navigator

Jim
Capuano

The Integrity Life Brokerage

Dave
Baker

Fiduciary Investment Advisor

Clifford
Blodgett

Digital Marketing Strategist

Kent
Jacquay

founder of Indexalzer

Loren
Hollingsworth

Director of Advanced Solutions

Steve
Goldstein

Founder
Retirement Analyzer

Duncan
Smith

Director of
National Sales

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

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
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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Augustar
AuguStar brings a new perspective to personal planning with the strength, tools and resources needed to help get your financial future on the right trajectory.
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Academy Agenda

June 4-6, 2025

Omaha, NE

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

Wednesday, June 4

Afternoon
Arrivals

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

5:00 p.m.

Cocktail & Hors D’oeuvre Reception

18881 W Dodge Rd., Elkhorn, NE 68022
IAMS Wealth Management - Home Office

5:30 p.m.
Introduction
Steve Murray - President, CEO
5:45 p.m.
Brand Better with IAMS Creative
Curtis Hawks - Executive Vice President, CMO
6:15 p.m.
Building Your Business
- Today, Tomorrow, and Into Succession
James Moran - President, Global Financial Trust
Amie Moran - Investment Advisor Representative, Global Financial Trust
6:35 p.m.
Annuity Landscape
Chris Conroy - Executive Vice President
7:15 p.m.
Trust Your Annuity Clients
John Entingh - President, Entingh Financial Services

Thursday, June 5

6:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha West
7:45 a.m.

Bus Departs Hotel for
IAMS’ Home Office

505 N. 210th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022

8:00 a.m.
SILAC
Molly McEwin - Sales Director
9:30 a.m.
Break
 
9:40 a.m.
Single Premium Life Insurance

John LaMaster - Life Sales Director

10:00 a.m.
10x your business with LegacyLock

Jereme Roodhouse - Collaborator at LegacyLock

10:45 a.m.
Federal Bridge

Dave Baker FERSTM - Founder, Federal Bridge

11:35 a.m.
Indexalyzer

Kent Jacquay - Founder, Indexalyzer

12:15 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
2:00 p.m.
The Perfect First Appointment

Matt Gill - President, Decision 1 Financial, Top Producer

2:50 p.m.
Break
 
3:00 p.m.
Safe Money Events

Clifford Blodgett - Digital Marketing Strategist

3:45 p.m.
Intro to IAMS Wealth Management
Zach Reeg, CFP® - Director of Financial Planning
Chad Carlos - Wealth Advisor
4:30 p.m.
Roth Conversion Alternative
Loren Hollingsworth - Advanced Solutions Expert
5:10 p.m.
Top Producer Panel
Hosted by: Chris Conroy - Executive Vice President, Head of Annuity Sales
5:40 p.m.
Group Photo
Front of Building or Lobby
6:00 p.m.
Dinner/Drinks & Tour
Pitch Pizzeria
17808 Burke Street, Omaha, NE 68118
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Friday, June 7

6:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha West
7:45 a.m.

Bus Departs Hotel for
IAMS’ Home Office

505 N. 210th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022

8:00 a.m.
AuguStar

Danielle Davis - VP National Account Manager
Ryan Bambery - RVP, Life Distribution

9:30 a.m.
Break
 
9:40 a.m.
IRMAA Navigator

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

10:40 a.m.
Retirement Analyzer
Steve Goldstein - Founder Retirement Analyzer
11:40 a.m.
Building Your Marketing Foundation - Working Lunch - To go if needed
Curtis Hawks - Executive Vice President, CMO, Head of Life Sales
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