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Alumni Tours SponsoredbyDallas,TXNovember 10, 2011The American College Alumni Association Tour kicked off its2011 run in Dallas, Texas. Highlights included an update onthe industry and College from Dr. Larry Barton, CAP ® and adiscussion on charitable planning led by Phil Cubeta, CLU ® ,ChFC ® , MSFS, CAP ® , the Sallie B. and William B. WallaceChair in Philanthropy at The American College. Guest speakerGib Surles, CLU ® , ChFC ® , CFP ® , AEP, MSFS, President ofAALU, addressed the ever-changing legislative andregulatory landscape. John Oliver, ChFC ® , CLU ® , CAP ® ,Vice President of Field Development at Transamerica/AEGON USA, Inc., discussed the challenges of selling lifeinsurance in a turbulent economic environment. The eventwas attended by more than 200 industry representativesand featured CE credit and networking opportunities.Washington, D.C.December 2, 2011The 2011 Alumni Association Tour made its last stop inWashington, D.C. on December 2. A market forecast wasprovided by Quincy Krosby, PhD, Chief Market Strategist atPrudential Annuities, while Timothy Radden, CLU ® , ChFC ® ,a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual, presented on“Securing the Future,Living the Dream.” Allen McLellan,LUTCF, CLU ® , ChFC ® , CASL ® , Associate Dean of Academicsand Assistant Professor of Insurance at The AmericanCollege, presented a session titled : “Healthcare Reform:What Does It Mean For Your Practice?” Another highlightwas a roundtable discussion featuring Lee Bethel, CLU, ®ChFC, ® REBC, ® RHU ® , CAP ® , ChHC, President of ComprehensiveBenefit Services Inc., Jeffrey Hughes, CEO ofGAMA International, Frank Kelly III, LUTCF, RHU ® , REBC ® ,CLU ® , CEO of Kelly & Associates Financial Services Inc.,and Mel Schlesinger, RHU ® , REBC ® , President of NAHU.32The event also featured a special recognition ceremony forselect 2011 MSM graduates.Quincy Krosby, PhD, Chief Market Strategist at Prudential Annuities,captivated the audience with her market forecast presentation