Women in Insurance & Financial Services Get Empowered at National Conference

ALBANY, NY (10/01/2012)(readMedia)-- Over 300 women representing the Insurance and Financial Services industry will meet in Atlanta at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis October 24-27 for the 25th annual WIFS National Conference. WIFS is the only national organization attracting, developing and advancing the success of women in the insurance and financial services industry.

This year's conference, The Power of Women...Time is Now, will focus on empowering women through dynamic educational workshops, networking events, and inspirational sessions to help women invest in their futures. Current topics include: The Power of Connecting: Social Media Strategies, Leading by Design: Creating Your Leadership Brand, The Time is Now: Tips for Advancing Your Practice, and many more.

Special Speakers attending are Dr. Quincy Krosby, Chief Market Strategist for Prudential Annuities; Kathy Betty, Atlanta Business Owner and former WNBA Atlanta Dream Owner; Diana Jordan, veteran Stand-Up Comedienne and author of A wife's Little Instruction Book: Your Survival Guide to Marriage without Bloodshed; and Joyce Bone, host of Bone Up On Business radio show on Atlanta's biz 1190Am and founder of MillionaireMoms.com.

The conference will also include the WIFS Awards Gala recognizing the 2012 WIFS Woman of the Year, the ANGEL award winner, and members of the 2012 Circle of Excellence, recognizing significant production levels.

Who should attend: Any woman in the insurance and financial services industry including Agents, Managers, Independents, Registered Representatives, Advisors, CPA's and Attorneys. The conference begins at 4 pm on Wednesday, October 24th and ends 12:30pm Saturday, October 27th. For a complete schedule and details visit www.wifsnational.org/conference.

WIFS, headquartered in Albany, NY, is the preeminent professional organization for women in the financial services industry and serves over 1200 members. WIFS is dedicated to attracting capable women to the financial services sector, helping them develop their talents and advancing them toward their fullest potential. For more information about WIFS, visit www.wifsnational.org or contact Deb Duffy, Executive Director at 866.264.9437

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