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National Authority on Sales Success and Peak Performance George Ludwig National Authority on Sales Success and Peak Performance George Ludwig is a national authority on sales success and peak performance. He has more than 25 years of sales, sales management, sales training and seminar presentation experience. He began his career by reading hundreds of books and success models on the art of selling. From this, he distilled simple, step-by-step tools and technologies teaching thousands of true achievers how to satisfy their appetite for winning in business and in life. George field-tested it all, founding and running a successful real estate holding company. Later, working for the world’s largest medical supply manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, he enjoyed a meteoric rise to executive management and sales superstardom. George is the author of two books: WISE MOVES: 60 Quick Tips to Improve Your Position in Life & Business (CRL Publishing Group – 2003) and POWER SELLING: Seven Strategies for Cracking the Sales Code (Dearborn Trade Publishing – July 2004). Having gained a reputation as a thought leader in his industry, he is frequently interviewed for trade publications and newspapers. Currently the President and CEO of GLU Consulting, he works with clients like Johnson & Johnson, Sprint, Bank One, Mazda North America, Southwest Airlines, Northwestern Mutual, Coldwell Banker, and Century 21. Previous Speaker Go back to Speaker Network Next Speaker

Next Item Previous Item Go back to White Papers List If you want your children to benefit from a college education, it’s never too early to start saving. A college education is expensive and might be one of the largest outlays you ever make. The good news is that families who want to save for their children’s college education now have more options available than ever before. An investment in a child’s college education has the potential to result in a lifetime of increased earnings. According to the College Board’s report “Education Pays 2016,” full-time workers ages 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree earned a median income in 2015 of $61,400, almost 69 percent more than the $36,800 earned by a full-time worker with only a high school diploma. Those with master’s degrees earned a median income of $75,200, and those with a professional degree earned a median income of $110,900. Don’t Let College Expenses Derail Your Retirement Many parents find themselves having to choose between funding their children’s college education and saving for their own comfortable retirement. It’s not wise to derail your own retirement to fund a college education. There are no federally-guaranteed loans for retirement. Your children, on the other hand, have access to scholarships, grants and federally guaranteed loans to help pay for their college education. Your children might graduate from college with more debt than you or more than they would like, but that may be one of the trade-offs that has to be made as you balance college and retirement savings. More parents are starting to realize this. According to Fidelity Investments’ “2018 College Savings Indicator” report, just 7 in 10 parents are saving money for college, down from 72 percent in 2016. Only 29 percent of parents now say they plan to fully pay for their kids to go to college, down from 43 percent in 2016. On average, parents now expect to pay just 62 percent of their kids’ total college costs, down from 70 percent two years ago. As you balance saving for your kids’ college education with saving for your own retirement savings, put the two financial needs in perspective. A four-year college education can cost anywhere from $75,000 to $200,000. To maintain your current standard of living in retirement, you might need at least five times those amounts. Take full advantage of any tax-favored retirement plans available to you, such as 401(k) plans, IRAs and taxsheltered annuities, before funding college savings accounts. In addition to their tax advantages, these plans often offer matching employer contributions. As an added advantage, assets you own in retirement plans, together with life insurance and annuities, will not affect your child’s ability to qualify for federal student aid. Any money you withdraw from tax-favored retirement plans to fund a child’s college education may have income tax implications and won’t be there when you need it for retirement. You might be able to borrow from a 401(k) plan for college purposes, however, that loan will have to be repaid. It’s a natural inclination to put your children’s needs first. But do you want to pay for their college education only to risk becoming dependent on them in your retirement years? College Savings Plan Options Let’s look at some strategies that can help you save for college expenses. 1. Qualified Tuition Programs (Section 529 Plans) Section 529 plans allow you to either prepay your child’s college tuition or contribute to an account established to pay the qualified higher-education expenses. Although contributions to the account are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes, investment growth is tax-deferred. Also, distributions used to pay for qualified higher-education expenses are exempt from federal income tax. Another nice feature of Section 529 plans is that they are set up by adults who name a child as the beneficiary. If the child completes college and there are funds remaining in the Section 529 plan, a new beneficiary, such as a younger brother or sister, can be named. Remaining amounts can be distributed to the account owner or another family member. Funds withdrawn for non-educational use (a non-qualified distribution), however, are subject to ordinary income tax on the earnings portion, which is also subject to a 10 percent penalty tax. State income tax might also be assessed. Section 29 plans are authorized by federal law, but they are operated by the states. The rules, requirements, fees and expenses of these plans vary from state to state, as do state and local taxation of contributions and distributions. For example, some states allow Section 529 plan contributions to be deducted for state income tax purposes. 2. Education Savings Accounts Taxpayers within specified adjusted gross income levels may contribute up to $2,000 per year per beneficiary to an Education Savings Account. Contributions are not tax-deductible, but the earnings grow tax-deferred and are distributed tax-free, provided they are used to pay the beneficiary’s qualified education expenses. 3. U.S. Savings Bonds Subject to certain limits, interest on series EE and I savings bonds may be excluded from income if you use them to pay qualified education expenses in the year you redeem the bonds. 4. Savings/Investment Accounts Depending on your risk tolerance, your income tax bracket and the time frame in which you will need the funds, you can place education savings in a savings account, a certificate of deposit, U.S. Treasury securities or a money market account. Or you can invest the funds in some combination of stocks and bonds, either directly or through mutual funds. 5. Grandparents Many grandparents want to help finance their grandchildren’s college education. Grandparents can fund Section 529 plans, either as the account owner or, if the plan allows, by making contributions directly to a Section 529 plan already established by the parents. Grandparents can also fund Education Savings Accounts, purchase U.S. savings bonds for qualified higher-education expenses, or simply set up a college savings account for the future benefit of their grandchildren. Another option might be for grandparents to consider making annual gifts to college-age grandchildren. Understand the Tax Implications of Your Options Before you decide how to fund your children’s college education, make sure you understand the tax implications of each option. You don’t want any surprises. We recommend meeting with a competent, trusted financial advisor before making any decisions. If you maintain separate education accounts for each of your children, you must decide if those accounts will be held in the name of the child, a parent or another adult. In making this decision, consider the impact on your family’s income taxes and who you want to have control of the assets. The good news is that you could reap tax savings if the account is held in the child’s name and income earned by the account is taxed to the child, who will probably be in a lower tax bracket than the parents. There is a catch, however. If the child is under age 19 (under age 24 if a dependent full-time student), the socalled “kiddie tax” applies. In 2019, unearned income is taxed at 0 percent up to $2,600, 24 percent from $2,600 to $9,300, 35 percent from $9,300 to $12,750, and 37 percent on unearned income above $12,750. Any additional unearned income over $12,750 is taxed at the parents’ top rate. Once the child reaches age 19 (age 24 if a dependent full-time student), all unearned income is taxed at the child’s rate, which currently could be as low as 10 percent. How to Maintain Control of the Funds for Your Child If you are nervous about your child having control of the funds, there are alternatives that can produce tax savings while maintaining some control. 1. Minor’s Trust You can establish either a Section 2503(b) or Section 2503(c) trust to maintain control of principal and income while your child is a minor. Both types of trusts qualify for the annual gift tax exclusion per donor ($15,000 in 2019). Trust income is taxable to the trust or, if distributed, to the minor. A minor’s trust can, however, be expensive and time-consuming to establish. Unless you anticipate substantial gifts over a number of years, the next alternative might be more attractive. 2. Custodial Account Depending on the state you live in, you can establish a custodial account under either the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) or the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA). With a UGMA or UTMA account, the income is taxed to the child as described above in the section titled “Understand the Tax Implications of Your Options” Only the custodian has control of the funds until the child reaches age 18 or 21 (depending on the state). The custodian can be a parent or any other adult. Gifts made to a custodial account qualify for the annual gift tax exclusion per donor ($15,000 in 2019). It’s also important to consider the potential impact that a college savings plan might have on your child’s ability to qualify for student loans and grants. The way the financial aid formula works, children are expected to contribute a much higher percentage of their assets toward paying college costs than their parents are. So if receiving student financial aid is an objective, you might want to avoid saving money in your child’s name. First Things First – Apply for Scholarships Rather than planning to save for this whole expense, you can choose to prepare for only a portion of the projected costs. There are a number of programs, such as scholarships and grants, that can help offset these expenses. The difference between a scholarship and a grant is generally not that big. All scholarships are grants, but not all grants are scholarships. The key feature to both is that they do not have to be paid back, which makes them very attractive and generates high competition to receive them. Scholarships are solely focused on education, whereas grants can also be, but are not restricted to it. So, scholarships are where most college-bound students should, and do, look first. Where to find scholarships? Many are sponsored through your local civic or religious affiliations and, of course, through both the state and federal government. Students also can receive awards by winning contests or participating in community service. Some are based on merit for extraordinary academic performance, and athletic scholarships are awarded to those who excel in all types of sports. Some Fun and Surprising Scholarship Opportunities Now, the good news is that you do not have to be a super athlete, or even a Sheldon Cooper, to qualify for a scholarship. Scholarships are available to an unbelievably large field, such as those who participate in duck calling, are fluent in Klingon, possess a passion for writing greeting cards or are duct-tape couture designers. Feeling a little better now? Well, here are a few more scholarship categories: water skiers, gardeners, bass fishermen, bowlers, taxidermists, pool players, marble shooters and even nudists. The blind, asthma patients and others also have outlets for scholarships. Without getting too personal, do you have natural red hair? If so, a redhead scholarship such as the one provided by Scholarship Red could easily win you some free money for college. The bottom line is, don’t limit your thinking of scholarships only to the next Heisman Trophy Winner, or Bill Nye, the science guy type; the reality of the matter is that scholarships can be given out to people with many different types of characteristics, heritages or ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with a connection to the military and even those of a specific gender or height. Speaking of height, Tall Clubs International offers tall students a $1,000 scholarship. To qualify, girls must be at least 5-foot-10, and guys must measure at least 6-foot-2. OK, just one more before we move on. Jif, the peanut butter company, holds the “Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest,” which can be a fun way to award money to students preparing to attend college. The award includes a scholarship worth $25,000, but just as important, a Jif Peanut Butter Basket worth $50! Not all scholarships will provide you a free ride in college, covering all of your tuition and expenses. Some will give you $200, $500, $1,000 or whatever amount, but every bit helps, right? And you never know when and where a big check might come from. Where to Find Scholarships to Apply For Now, where to begin your search? Start with website searches, such as FastWeb or FinancialAidFinder. Be sure to look at College Board’s Scholarship Search, as well as Scholarships.com, Unigo.com (formerly ScholarshipExperts.com) and Peterson’s Award Database. These are only the tip of the list. There are many lists, and they can be fun and fascinating to review. Other Ways to Reduce College Costs Unless your child has his or her heart set on earning a degree from a prestigious out-of-state university, there are ways to reduce college costs. Here are a few strategies to consider. 1. Consider Public vs. Private Schools Your child does not have to attend an Ivy League college to receive an excellent education. Check out the public colleges in your state, which typically charge considerably less tuition than private colleges. In addition, there are well-regarded private colleges that do not charge “Ivy League tuition.” 2. Look into Local Community Colleges Community colleges are typically less expensive than four-year universities, and they offer students the financial advantage of being able to live at or near home. Students often fulfill basic course requirements at a community college and then, after the second year, transfer those credits to the four-year college of their choice. Before you do this, make sure the community college credits will be accepted at the university your child plans to attend. 3. Have Your Student Live at Home Encourage your child to attend a nearby college and live at home, at least for a year or two. Eliminating room-and-board expenses can substantially reduce college costs. 4. Look into Tuition-Reduction/Reimbursement Plans Find out what types of tuition-reduction plans are offered at the colleges you are considering. Some colleges offer reduced tuition to the children of alumni or to children of college employees. Find out if your employer has any educational benefits available to the children of employees. 5. Accelerate Graduation Some students take as many course credits as they can each semester to earn a degree in a shorter period of time. This is easier to do if the student is not working while taking classes. Also check out Advanced Placement programs. 6. Have Your Child Apply for Work–Study Jobs Work–study programs provide part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who have financial need. In addition, many colleges offer employment opportunities in housing units and dorms and in on campus offices. 7. Have Your Child Join the ROTC If your child is interested in pursuing a military career after college, consider having him or her apply to one of the service academies or enrolling in ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps). This college program is offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities across the United States and prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. military. In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, participants, called “cadets,” commit to serve in any branch of the military after graduation. An Overview of Financial Aid As you review your options for funding your child’s college education, contact the financial aid offices at the colleges you’re considering. They are an excellent resource for reviewing the types of financial aid available at their respective colleges. Financial aid can be in the form of grants and scholarships, which do not have to be repaid, in the form of loans, which do have to be repaid, or in the form of a work–study program, which requires the student to work for a specified number of hours each week in return for money to pay college expenses. Financial aid is either merit-based or need-based. The kinds and amounts of available financial aid that are available often vary from year to year, making it difficult to plan in advance. The federal student aid website offers a wealth of information on this topic. To apply for financial aid, you need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA®. The FAFSA uses a formula known as the “federal methodology” to determine your child’s financial aid eligibility. Be sure to complete this form as early as possible in the year in which your child will be attending college. An Overview of Grants The beauty of student grants is that they do not have to be repaid. To be eligible for federal student aid grants, you must complete the FAFSA. The following are the primary student aid grant programs currently available from the federal government: 1. Federal Pell Grant Pell Grants are considered a foundation of federal financial aid, and aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added to these grants. 2. Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) FSEOGs are for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions will be considered first for a FSEOG. A student can receive between $100 and $4,000 per year. 3. TEACH Grant Program The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from lowincome families. 4. Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant These grants provide up to $5,717.11 per year for the 2018–19 award year to students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11. Students who are awarded these grants must be ineligible for a Pell Grant due only to having less financial need than required to receive a Pell Grant and must have been under age 24 or enrolled at least part-time in an institution of higher education at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death. Doing some homework at least one year before your child is ready to attend college can reduce your personal outlay for his or her education. Combine as many of these strategies you can to reduce the total cost. Contact HPN to Learn More About College Planning Hoopis Performance Network provides insights, knowledge and skill training for management, producers, and staff in the financial services industry. We want to provide you with the tools you need to build and support your team and educate your clients. Contact us today for your training and education needs and to learn more about how you can help clients prepare for the high cost of college today. Tips for College Planning

Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author Dave Sanderson Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author Dave Sanderson is an inspirational survivor, speaker and author. His thoughts on leadership have made him an internationally sought-out speaker. When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson,” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. Previous Speaker Go back to Speaker Network Next Speaker

Best-Selling Author, International Speaker Ben Newman Best-Selling Author, International Speaker Ben Newman is a Best-Selling Author, International Speaker and highly regarded Performance Coach whose clients include top companies around the world, business executives, high performing sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, MLB, PGA and NCAA. Ben’s most recent book, “Own Your Success” was ranked by CEO READ as their #13 business book of 2012! In addition in 2012, The Napoleon Hill Foundation recognized Ben as one of the TOP 51 speakers & thought leaders in the World! Ben’s renowned Boot Camp’s, speaking, books, blogs and videos empower and inspire thousands of individuals each year to maximize results in their lives personally and professionally. Participants are able to uncover their true potential, ready to create the life they are meant to fight for and enjoy. Ready to take on THEIR relentless pursuit of greatness: Their Prizefighter Day! Ben’s mother, Janet Fishman Newman’s death, 11 days before his eighth birthday, left a cavernous hole in his universe. Yet while his mother passed away all those years ago, not a single day goes by without the reminder that she helped Ben become the man that he is today. Her strength, her love, her work ethic and her legacy live on through him, through the family he has created, and through the work he does. He has come to realize that she was demonstrating a very important truth – our circumstances in life are much less significant than our responses to them. Ben empowers audiences to recognize that “YOUR success is not just about changing YOUR habits, it’s about changing the way YOU think.” His clients have included: United States Army, MARS Snackfoods, St. Louis Cardinals, Northwestern Mutual, AFA Singapore, Mass Financial Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, Great West Life Canada, Boston Medical Center, Boys & Girls Club of America, St. Croix, New York Life, The Minnesota Vikings, as well as thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and sales teams from around the globe who attend his speeches and seminars. His authentic, powerful, and engaging presentations have become nationally recognized. Ben has shared the stage with Tony Dungy, Colin Powell, Brian Tracy, Ken Blanchard, Jon Gordon, Dr. Jason Selk, Floyd Little, Aeneas Williams, Walt Jocketty and other leaders and legends in the world. Ben is a 6-time author and his latest book, Own YOUR Success: The Power to Choose Greatness and Make Everyday Victorious is a #1 Business Best-Seller. The highly anticipated release of Leave YOUR Legacy will be in March of 2015. He is also the author of YOUR Mental Toughness Playbook, Fight the Good Fight, Pocket Truths for Success & Pocket Principles for the Insurance Business. In addition, Ben was a co-author of the recently released “Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success.” Ben lives in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri with the true measure of his success, his wife, Ami, and their children, J. Isaac and Kennedy Rose. Previous Speaker Go back to Speaker Network Next Speaker

Retirement Expert, Economist and Bestselling Author Tom Hegna Retirement Expert, Economist and Bestselling Author Tom Hegna is the author of 3 books, Paychecks and Playchecks: Retirement Solutions for Life, Retirement Income Masters: Secrets of the Pros and most recently authored Don’t Worry, Retire Happy! Seven Steps to Retirement Security which is based on his popular public television show. Originally from Glenwood, Minnesota, he attended North Dakota State University on an Army ROTC scholarship and graduated with honors. He was commissioned in the U.S. Army and spent 6 years on Active Duty and another 16 1⁄2 years in the US Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2006. Tom has been a popular industry speaker for many years and is THE retirement income expert. As a former Fortune 100 senior executive, Tom has dedicated his entire career to helping retirees obtain a happily ever after retirement. He has been featured on FoxBusiness, American College Wealth Channel Magazine, Round the Table, Advisor Today and GAMA Magazine. Tom currently lives in Arizona with his wife and children. Previous Speaker Go back to Speaker Network Next Speaker

Certified Speaking Professional, Author and “Boxer” Michael Goldberg Certified Speaking Professional, Author and “Boxer” Speaker, Author, “Boxer”, and Knock Out Networker Michael Goldberg has helped thousands of advisors, brokers, agents, reps, and sales managers generate hundreds of thousands of dollars to their bottom line. Described by clients as a “spark plug”, Michael is a master at invigorating and engaging audiences. His “knock-out” style is “in your face” and high energy. He delivers content that is “hard and actionable” and can be applied immediately. His program Knock Out Networking™ has been sponsored by mutual fund and annuity companies while being licensed at the enterprise level availing firms nationwide to improve their production and quality of recruiting. Michael speaks at conferences and associations, runs sales meetings, and delivers “results driven” programs on networking, referral marketing, and recruiting. Clients include John Hancock Investments, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Northwestern Mutual, Genworth, Western & Southern Life, MetLife, Thrivent Financial, Colonial Life, and Chubb & Son. Michael’s writes regular columns for the Huffington Post, Life Health Pro, Producers Web, Producers E-Source, The Elite Advisor, and Horsesmouth and has been quoted in the Harvard Business Review. Michael has spoken at numerous industry conferences including MDRT, LAMP, NAIFA, NAHU, and is a 2X TEDx speaker. Educational background includes a Masters Degree in Training and Organization Development from Lesley University and a Bachelors Degree from CUNY Brooklyn in Hospitality Management. Michael Goldberg is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), an earned designation awarded by the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers to recognize demonstrated commitment to the speaking profession through proven speaking experience. Michael is currently an award winning adjunct professor at Rutgers University and frequently volunteers as a speaker at organizations focused on career search. Previous Speaker Go back to Speaker Network Next Speaker

President, Sales Activity Management Mickey Straub President, Sales Activity Management President and Founder of Sales Activity Management, Inc. (SAM), started his career as an agent for 16 years; two as a federal agent and 14 as an insurance agent. Mickey launched SAM in 1995 to help ensure sales professionals get the right tools and leadership they need to help them succeed. He felt then, as he does now, that low producer performance and high turnover is expensive financially and emotionally. SAM grew 50% annually for the first decade and now has more than 55,000 clients, with offices in Chicago and Philadelphia, and continues to grow at a rapid pace. Mickey has a great passion for writing and speaking and is a father, husband, businessman, lector, usher, election judge, community organizer, patriot, industry contributor and was recently elected to be a NAIFA-Chicago Board Member. Previous Speaker Go back to Speaker Network Next Speaker

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Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author Noah St. John PhD Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author Noah St. John is the inventor of Afformations® and bestselling author of The Secret Code of Success: 7 Hidden Steps to More Wealth and Happiness (HarperCollins). Noah is the world’s most-quoted expert on how to clear your head trash. He’s appeared in over 2,000 media outlets including CNN, ABC, NBC, The Washington Post and PARADE Magazine. Noah’s dynamic and down-to-earth speaking style always gets high marks from audiences. As the leading authority on how to eliminate limiting beliefs, Noah delivers live programs and online courses that have been called “the only training that FIXES every other training!” Noah also appears frequently in the news worldwide, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, The Hallmark Channel, National Public Radio, Parade, Woman’s Day, Los Angeles Business Journal, The Washington Post, Chicago Sun-Times, Selling Power, Forbes.com, and The Huffington Post. Previous Speaker Go back to Speaker Network Next Speaker

HPN has developed a strategic partnership with rekroot, the authority on providing recruiting and selection resources to financial services organizations. Helping Financial Services Organizations Find, Attract and Select Top Talent Coaching & Consulting Contract Recruiting Live Recruiting / Selection Workshops Our evaluative and catered approach to recruiting ideal candidates is key to growing your financial team. As your consultant we will work with you on improving your recruiting and selection methods within the financial services industry. This is our evaluative and catered approach to recruiting ideal candidates to join your financial team. Rekroot meets with you to observe your company culture, learn your current selection strategies, set goals based on our new generational recruiting tactics. Our experienced coaches will coach your recruiting and/or management team twice per month with the purpose of maximizing your recruiting results. 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