Four Under Forty

By Maggie Leyes, Helen Thompson, Ayo Mseka and Lisa Singh

When we started our search for successful NAIFA members under 40, little did we know we would find so many qualified candidates. We spent weeks poring over the pile of nominations we received, and here are the four we selected. We hope you enjoy meeting them as much as we did.

Lessons From a Young Advisor: Paul Adams
For Adams, the keys to success are professional development—and a healthy dose of humility.

Saving America’s Heritage: Steve Bohr
One farmer made it his business to help others save their family farms.

Spreading the Word: Michael Lynch
This former journalist developed his networking skills on Capitol Hill. As a financial planner, those skills are at the heart of his success.

Vision Through Action: Bryan Nakamoto
When Nakamoto entered the industry full-time four years ago, he knew this much: If he just kept working, he’d succeed.