ready for ascend?
We're excited to host our third-annual virtual kick-off event on January 18, 2023. This online event features some of the best minds in our industry and will cover industry news, marketing strategies, sales concepts, and much more. If you haven't registered yet, click here to secure your spot. This is one event you don't want to miss!
guest Speakers
We’re eager to bring you in-depth discussions with this year’s featured speakers – these bright industry leaders who shape what we do and enrich how we serve our clients. We’re especially pleased to bring you an insightful presentation from Nobel Prize winner Robert Merton, Professor of Finance at MIT, who will share his thoughts on what's in store for the economy and our industry.
robert Merton
DR. Maribeth Kuzmeski
Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski is the founder of Red Zone Marketing, Inc., specializing in new business growth strategies for the financial industry. A bestselling author and college professor, she guides financial services companies, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial-minded corporations, women’s organizations, and industry associations on sales and persuasive communications strategies using an evidence-based approach.
Chris Mechem
Event agenda
We have an exciting lineup of guest speakers and presentations for you this year at Ascend. Click the Event Detail buttons below to get more information on each of our presentations and to add them to your personal calendars.
wednesday - january 18, 2023 - ALL TIMES ARE CST
Session 2: Designing Sustainable Client Retirement Plans – Insights From Nobel Prize Winner Prof. MertonExpired
Session 4: Client Conversation Best Practices in a Volatile MarketExpired
live drawings and giveaways
$1,000 Matching Dollar Advertising Packages!
By registering and attending Ascend, you will be automatically entered into our drawing. IAMS will give you a dollar-for-dollar advertising/marketing reimbursement match for any IAMS vendor you use, up to $1,000 you spend.* When you invest to grow your business, we do too!
*Agent must be in good standing with IAMS to qualify.
2 - iPAD PROS
3 - ultimate iams swag bags
2 - $200 steak packages
50 - autographed books
platinum sponsors
gold & silver sponsors
Get In Touch
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