James Q. Dean is the Founder and CEO JD Financial Group and Assoicates Inc a proud partner of National Life Group. James is 2023 recipient of Community Impact Award ( Finsea Lamp Award) for the Financial Service Profession. His passion to impact the Community and the Financial Service Profession has been illustrated through the opportunity to Speak on National platforms. In 2022, James spoke Mainstage at the NAIC (National Association Insurance Commissioners) and grace the stage at the 2022 Advance Markets Conference in Washington D.C. 

James is the Co-Founder of BUILD “Blacks Uplifted in Leadership and Development” a National Life Group Community. His goal is to increase the discrepancy in the financial service profession for Black advisors and their careers. The BUILD initiative was captured by INC magazine highlighting National Life Group as the leader in the Financial Service Profession in supporting Black Businesses.

Highlights:

— Mainstage Speaker at NAIC 2022 Summit
— Mainstage Speaker 2022 Finseca Advance Markets
— Breakout Session CAAFP and Advance Markets
— Community Impact Award 2023 for the Financial Service Profession
— Co-Founder of BUILD “Blacks Uplifted in Leadership and Development a          National Life Group Community