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Membership

Why Join?

Your membership in WIFS opens the door to support, inspiration, connections and tailored resources to promote and sustain growth, whether you are new to insurance and financial services, or you’re an established professional looking for a community of like-minded individuals.

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We are an association of financial services professionals working together to attract, develop and advance women. We champion career opportunities, provide professional development and represent women’s interests to the profession. Since 1936, we have provided a forum to build and grow peer-to-peer relationships, intellectual capital and professional skills. Our vision is to be the global change leader inspiring women to achieve their dreams.

 

Across the country, hundreds of financial advisors, agents, representatives, producers, leaders, executives, CPAs and attorneys benefit from membership. Local Chapters increase networking and support opportunities and provide an ideal environment to build and grow relationships and professional skills.

 

In joining WIFS, you become part of a national network of movers and shakers in the insurance and financial services industry, all working toward the same goal: changing the global corporate culture to be more welcoming, inclusive and mindful of the breadth of talent and skills women bring to the field.

You can choose to pay annually or monthly for your WIFS membership. (monthly payment plan does not take the place of the yearly option and it not a month to month membership. 

 

WIFS membership is another important investment in your future. WIFS is the largest women’s association empowering women in the finance and insurance professions to succeed. When you join WIFS, you become part of a dynamic, ambitious and motivated group of women and men who are passionate about advancing career opportunities, providing professional development and representing women’s interests in a male-dominated industry.

It's Well Worth The Annual Dues

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You wouldn’t think twice about investing in office equipment crucial to growing and managing your business! WIFS membership is another important investment in your future. WIFS is the largest women’s association empowering women in the finance and insurance professions to succeed. When you join WIFS, you become part of a dynamic, ambitious, and motivated group of women and men who are passionate about advancing career opportunities, providing professional development, and representing women’s interests in a male-dominated industry.

Allows students to join National at no charge for up to two years (students must still pay local Chapter dues if they choose to join a local Chapter). Discount does not apply to Chapter dues. Proof of full-time enrollment status is required.

Student Membership

Aspiring Professional Membership

Provides 50% off National membership dues and is available for a one-year period to women not currently employed, and who are considering pursuing a career in insurance or financial services. Discount does not apply to Chapter dues. Proof of unemployment may be requested.

Provides 50% off National membership dues and is available to those who worked in the insurance and financial services industry and are now fully retired. Discount does not apply to Chapter dues. Proof of retirement may be requested. 

Retired Membership

Please contact us at membership.wifsportland@gmail.com for more information on these special memberships.

Quick Facts

Effective April 1, 2022, WIFS membership is on a rolling schedule  Your membership takes effect the day you join and is valid for the next 365 days.

 

If you joined WIFS before April 1, 2022, your membership year is January 1 - December 31. If you rejoin WIFS after your membership lapses, your membership will take effect the day you rejoin and be valid for the next 365 days.

 

Local Chapter membership dues are set by each Chapter.

Membership is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Members can opt in to have their memberships auto-renew each year.

The quickest and easiest way to become a WIFS member is to JOIN ONLINE

If you have questions regarding the dues structure, please don't hesitate to contact the National Office at 866.264.9437 or office@wifsnational.org

How to join

Auto-Renewal Program

The option to enroll in the WIFS membership auto-renewal/recurring payment program is extended to all individuals except those with special or complimentary memberships. Learn more about the WIFS membership auto-renewal program

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