NAFA Annuity Distribution Summit Speakers
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Dr. Chris Parry runs his own strategic forecasting, change leadership and trouble-shooting company, advising governments, leading commercial companies and financial institutions about geo-political and strategic issues, future warfare trends, and systemic risk in relation to every aspect of human activity.
With a doctorate in organizational and behavioral psychology, Chris mentors strategic and operational leadership and leads on psychological approaches to warfare and business at universities in the UK and abroad, as well as within major corporations. As an active author, regular geo-political commentator on broadcast and online media, and resident expert on the highly popular, long-running Times Radio YouTube series History Undone, Chris is a fantastic storyteller and speaker, leveraging his experience as an aviator and warfare officer in the Royal Navy to opine on historical and geopolitical events and trends.
Speakers
Chuck DiVencenzo joined NAFA in 2019 as its president and CEO, overseeing the association’s efforts to promote and expand the utilization of fixed and fixed index annuity products through independent distribution. His work on advocacy at the state and federal levels, thought leadership, consumer education efforts and commitment to industry best practices have aided product acceptance and industry growth. Previously, he held positions with Allianz Life and The Hartford, as well as Edward Jones, M&T Bank and National Benefits Group, developing relationships across the industry that help propel his vision for the association forward.
Andrew Payne is vice president and general counsel at CreativeOne. He currently serves as the vice chair of the NAFA Board of Directors and was previously chair of NAFA’s Government and Legal Affairs Committee. Prior to joining CreativeOne in 2016, Andrew worked in private practice where he focused on civil litigation and corporate law, and clerked for the Honorable Justice Lee A. Johnson at the Kansas Supreme Court. Away from the office, Andrew is a graduate of Leadership Overland Park and was elected to the Overland Park City Council representing Ward 5 in 2026.