On February 9-10, more than 100 financial professionals with 1847Financial gathered in Phoenix, AZ, for Ignite 2026, continuing the momentum from our first meeting in Boca Raton, FL. The event brought together protection-first, holistic financial professionals for focused learning, business-building insights, and meaningful peer connections to help position their practices for a strong start to 2026. 

Heather Nagengast, President of 1847Financial, and Niki Muller, Vice President of 1847Financial, outlined strategy and direction. They spoke about growth and operational improvements supporting financial professionals and their clients. Their remarks linked business strategy to how financial professionals are supported. 

Dave O’Malley, President and CEO of Penn Mutual, presented strong results from Penn Mutual and focus areas for 2026. 

Attendees also heard from their peers. Financial professionals shared planning approaches, business systems, and client conversations. 

An AI session highlighted practical ways to use AI for research, writing, client communication, and workflow efficiency. 

The meeting included a Women’s Forum breakfast that offered an opportunity for female financial professionals to connect and share. 

One attendee shared, “The opportunity to exchange ideas with peers while hearing directly from leadership gave me clarity on where we’re headed and practical takeaways I can apply in my practice.” 

Thank you to the financial professionals who participated, presented, and contributed to the dialogue in Phoenix. Your engagement and collaboration continue to strengthen our community and set the tone for a year focused on growth, innovation, and service. 

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