Alan Press, CLU, LUTCF, Presented with the American College’s Highest Honor

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jan. 24 -- American College issued the following news release:

Alan Press, CLU(TM), LUTCF, former Chief Executive Officer of the Wealth Advisory Group, was recently awarded the Huebner Gold Medal at a ceremony held at the Grand Ballroom on Navy Pier in Chicago. The Huebner Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by The American College.

"Throughout his notable career, Alan has championed professional ethics and the importance of financial security. He continuously inspires greatness in fellow professionals through his unflinching dedication to openness and honesty as part of the sales process. The resulting positive and lasting impact on the financial services industry can not be understated," said Larry Barton, Ph.D., CAP(TM), President and Chief Executive Officer of The American College.

The Huebner Gold Medal is named for Dr. Solomon S. Huebner, founder of The American College. It has been awarded annually since 1975 and honors the special individuals whose support of The College and its programs, and whose dedication to education and professionalism, have been of particular meaning to the mission and progress of the institution.

Award recipients are recognized each year at the President's Dinner amid some of The American College's most dedicated supporters.

The Huebner Gold Medal was bestowed upon Press in recognition of a long and successful career characterized by industry leadership and achievement.

Press is a graduate of Columbia College in New York City and earned his Chartered Life Underwriter(TM)(CLU(TM)) and LUTCF designations from The American College. The CLU(TM)is regarded as the world's most respected insurance credential and is widely considered "the highest standard of knowledge and trust."

He joined The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America in 1956 and has been an agent, supervisor, and was named a general agent in 1964. Currently, Press is a senior vice president and the past CEO of the Wealth Advisory Group, LLC, a Guardian general agency in New York City.

With more than 55 years of experience in financial services, Press has served as the President of important insurance industry associations including the New York City and New York State Associations of Life Underwriters, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and was a trustee to The American College from 1992-2001.

Press has testified before the U.S. Congress on numerous insurance issues. He has received prestigious industry awards including the John Newton Russell Memorial Award in 1991 and was inducted into the GAMA International Management Hall of Fame in 2000.

Always willing to share his expertise with aspiring professionals, Press has given speeches to industry groups in every state of the U.S. and abroad. At the Wealth Advisory Group, he is always on hand to assist new and veteran Associates with understanding products and services, practice management, client service, or any other issues that they may encounter on the road to a successful career.

Press' name will be added to the Huebner Gold Medal Recognition Wall located on The College's campus. The wall features the names of every medal recipient since the award's inception. His hobbies include reading, writing, walking and talking. Press and his wife, Hanna, reside in Demarest, N.J., and have three children, Tamar, Arl, and Ethan.

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