The Power of Grassroots Advocacy With Bianca Alonso Weiss

Bianca Alonso Weiss is the State Government Relations Director at NAIFA, overseeing advocacy efforts across all 50 state chapters. She specializes in bill tracking, analysis, and legislative outreach, ensuring that NAIFA members remain informed and engaged in shaping financial policies. Bianca also represents NAIFA at the National Council of Insurance Legislators, facilitating connections between lawmakers and industry experts to drive meaningful policy discussions. Her dedication to grassroots advocacy empowers financial professionals to actively participate in shaping the future of the insurance and financial services industry.

In this episode…

Many financial professionals recognize the importance of legislative advocacy but feel uncertain about how to engage with lawmakers effectively. With constantly changing regulations and policies, staying informed and making an impact can seem overwhelming. So, how can financial professionals use their voices to influence policies that directly affect their industry and clients?

Bianca Alonso Weiss, an experienced strategic professional, emphasizes that financial advisors have more influence than they realize. She explains that meeting with lawmakers, attending state legislative days, and sharing real-life client stories are powerful tools for advocacy. Bianca highlights the importance of networking and community building, particularly for younger professionals, and encourages them to participate in NAIFA’s grassroots efforts. She also stresses that financial professionals should leverage their expertise by engaging with policymakers through direct meetings, written correspondence, and ongoing relationship-building.

In this episode of the Advisor Today podcast, Chris Gandy and Zack Huels interview Bianca Alonso Weiss, State Government Relations Director at NAIFA, about the power of grassroots advocacy and how financial advisors can take action. Bianca discusses the significance of advocacy at state and federal levels, the importance of connecting with legislators, the role of younger generations in shaping the industry, networking, professional development, and strategies for engaging millennials in financial advocacy.