William Parker Elected President of NAIFA’s Local Chapter
July 7, 2011
CHARLESTON, SC – July 7, 2011 – William M. Parker, CLTC, a Financial Services Professional and Agent for New York Life Insurance Company, has been elected to serve a two year term as president of NAIFA-Charleston Chapter (the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).
Parker, who holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and communication from Charleston Southern University, has been in the insurance and financial services industry since 2006 and has been an agent for New York Life Insurance Company since 2007. A 2010 New York Life Executive Council member, he has earned a Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) designation. Additionally, he has been a member of the Medical University of South Carolina Foundation’s Advisory Council since 2009. A native of Summerville, S.C., Parker currently resides in the Park Circle area with his wife, Melissa.
New York Life and its subsidiary, New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, have received the highest ratings for financial strength from four major rating services**.
About NAIFA: NAIFA was founded in 1890 as the National Association of Life Underwriters, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is comprised of nearly 800 state and local associations representing the business interests of 60,000 members nationwide. Members focus their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. NAIFA’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members. Visit NAIFA’s website at www.naifa.org.
*Registered Representative for NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC), a licensed insurance agency. 200 Meeting Street. Ste 202. Charleston, SC 29401
**Source: Individual Third Party Rating Reports (as of 4/18/11)
