Brad Reitzner, M3 Insurance - 

Q. What do you hope to accomplish while on the IIAW Board of Directors?

A. I will be an advocate for the independent agent model and grow the industry with the next generation.

Q. What do you currently see as the biggest challenge and opportunity facing the IA channel currently or in the future?

A. Consolidation in the IA channel along with clients post-COVID looking for advisors and more data-driven solutions is a challenge, but also one of the greatest opportunities.

Q. Any life advice or favorite quote?

A. Work hard, play hard.

Q. A book you recommend people read?

A. “Outliers: A Story of Success” by Malcolm Gladwell

Q. A non-insurance prediction for 2021-2022?

A. People will start traveling internationally again.

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Matt Frank, Robertson Ryan & Associates - 

Q. Tell us a little about yourself

A. I’m coming up on my 10th year in the industry. Time flies! For the past five years, I have worked as an insurance advisor at Robertson Ryan & Associates. Prior to that, I was a commercial underwriter at Liberty Mutual. When I’m not thinking about insurance, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Susie.

Q. What do you hope to accomplish while on the IIAW Board of Directors?

A. I’m excited about the opportunity to continue to network with my peers along with growing as a professional.   Being a part of the Big I has already been extremely beneficial towards my development.  It really is a great place to meet peers and to learn what’s going on throughout the industry.   

Q. What do you currently see as the biggest challenge and opportunity facing the IA channel currently or in the future?

A. In my opinion, the biggest opportunity for the IA channel involves the implementation of technology and digitalization.  To be specific, how do we evolve as an industry so that we can stay connected with our clients especially future generations.

Q. Any life advice or favorite quote?

A. Never get too high or too low. This is especially important for those in sales.

Q. A book you recommend people read?

A. If you are interested in Milwaukee and its history, “The Making of Milwaukee” by John Gurda is great.

Q. A non-insurance prediction for 2021-2022?

A. Bucks will win another championship - back to back!

Welcome to the IIAW board! We are excited for the year ahead.