The Foundation for Financial Service Professionals announced the recipients of 14 Paul S. Mills Scholarships. This annual program provides need-based scholarships to students pursuing a degree in a financial service-related field.  

 Four Eileen J. Prus and Edmund O. Ciske Jr.-designated Paul S. Mills Scholarships for $3,000 were awarded to Luckson Chigarire of The College of St. Scholastica, Kemoni Dunn of Florida A&M University, Tyler Kleinsasser of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, and Brooklynn Robinson of Husson University. This special scholarship designation was established in 2025 through a generous gift from the estate of Eileen Prus, a dedicated, long-time member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Her enduring legacy will support the highest-scoring applicants each year.

More and more, your clients may see ads on television and online promoting the pitch: “If you have a life insurance policy you no longer need…” meaning there are ways today to sell or turn in a policy and receive money. A particular company boldly advertises these transactions as “Sitting on a Gold Mine.” These transactions or products are called viatical life settlements or senior settlement polices and have become increasingly popular in the last several years. In layman’s terms, they provide a means of selling an existing life insurance policy to a third party (represented by a person, entity, or financial institution) other than the company that issued the original policy. The policy holder (seller) can then receive an immediate financial payment from the third-party offering the settlement.

Medicare professionals are navigating a rapidly changing environment. New regulations, carrier decisions, compensation uncertainty, and evolving client needs are reshaping how licensed professionals serve Americans preparing for and living in retirement. In this environment, advocacy, education, and collaboration are more important than ever.

Choosing the right insurance coverage can feel complicated, especially when comparing plan types, costs, eligibility requirements, and coverage features. NAIFA members have access to a range of insurance benefit options designed to help support their personal, family, and professional needs.