2006 Educational Forum on Indexed Life and Annuities to Feature Industry Leaders

March 3, 2006

Des Moines, Iowa - The insurance industry’s first educational forum on Indexed Life Insurance and Annuities will take place at the Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 20-21, 2006. Some of the biggest names in the industry will be there to arm independent insurance agents with the knowledge to handle today’s hottest topics.

Scheduled to present are:

• Mark A. Zesbaugh - President and CEO, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
• Kevin Wingert - President, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company
• Mark V. Heitz - President and CEO, AmerUS Annuity Group
• Harry N. Stout - President, ING Retail US Annuity Business Group
• Jack Marrion - President, Advantage Compendium, Publisher of the Advantage Sales and Market Report
• Bob McDonald - author, former CEO, ITT Harford Life; former CEO, Allianz Life; founder and former CEO, Life USA

"We believe this is the first time the leaders of the indexed insurance and annuity industry have been brought together in an educational forum for the independent agent," said Mark Hutzell, President, Advisors Certification Services, Inc. which is sponsoring the event. "This is a great opportunity for the agent that’s serious about furthering their education and staying at the forefront of our industry."

Attendees will learn about the latest in the indexed product development, gain insight into the regulatory events influencing market practices, learn about new marketing ideas and hear about the future from the leaders who are making significant contributions to the insurance industry.

The first 300 registrants will receive a FREE autographed copy of the book "CHEAT TO WIN" by keynote speaker Bob McDonald.

The discounted cost to register for the event before March 31 is $220. After March 31 the cost will be $280.

A licensed, independent agent may register at:
http://enews.InsuranceNewsNet.com/EducationalForum.htm or call toll free 800-500-9168.

Advisors Certification Services, Inc.
8657 Douglas Ave.
Suite 385
Des Moines, Iowa 50322