NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA), the nation’s leading professional organization that educates and certifies an elite group of Social Security experts, has announced that it will be keynoting at the illustrious Financial Institution Insurance Council (FIIC) Annual Protection Summit. The keynote address will include Michael Bitton of Pacific Life who received his Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) certification from NARSSA. The FIIC event is considered the largest annual gathering of financial institutions and product and service partners focused on serving protection needs to enhance client relationships. The event will be held from Oct. 13th through 16th, 2026, at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

As a RSSA®, Mr. Bitton will deliver a keynote at the FIIC Annual Protection Summit, titled “Complexity Changes the Social Security Conversation.” Michael is currently a Field Director with Pacific Life and brings more than 25 years of experience to his role as a Retirement Strategies Group Consultant with focuses in retirement-income planning, financial planning, estate planning, and advanced-sales concepts. Before joining Pacific Life, Michael led a dynamic sales team as the Director of the Advanced Sales Center for another large insurance company. Michael also holds several other professional designations, including CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, CLU®, RICP®, and MSFS.

“The steady growth of the FIIC and our marquee event, the Annual Protection Summit, has given us the opportunity to broaden the agenda with an important keynote from NARSSA,” said Bob Mittel, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the FIIC. “The session will focus on helping clients leverage Social Security as part of managing and protecting their assets.”

This year’s event marks an exciting milestone for the FIIC as it celebrates its 5th Annual Protection Summit. What began five years ago as an idea to bring together leaders committed to expanding the role of protection within banks and credit unions has grown into a unique community built around “Networking with Purpose.” This year’s summit will bring together financial institution executives, industry innovators, and leading solution providers for three days of candid conversations, best-practice sharing, relationship building, and fresh thinking about the future of protection. From life, health, long-term care and property & casualty to technology, AI, regulatory change and emerging consumer opportunities, the fifth anniversary summit will celebrate how far the industry has come, while challenging every event attendee to think bigger about the opportunity ahead to protect more customers, deepen relationships, and grow their businesses.

“As we enter the fifth year of the FIIC Annual Protection Summit, we’re excited to welcome a record number of participating financial institutions and deliver this dynamic content,” said Scott Stathis, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the FIIC. “We also greatly appreciate the American Bankers Association’s support as we continue building momentum for this membership-based community.”

For more details about the event, please visit https://fiinsurancecouncil.com/the-2026-fiic-annual-protection-summit/

“Social Security is a foundational part of retirement income, and helping clients understand their options creates an opportunity for deeper conversations about financial security and protection,” said Ted Rosedale, Chief Operating Officer of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. “We’re proud to bring this perspective to FIIC’s Annual Protection Summit through Michael Bitton, whose experience and RSSA® training demonstrate the value of integrating Social Security planning into a broader retirement strategy.”

About NARSSA
Founded in 2017, the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA) is the nation’s leading education, credentialing, and technology organization dedicated exclusively to Social Security planning. Through its nationally recognized RSSA® (Registered Social Security Analyst®) designation, comprehensive education programs, and proprietary RSSA Roadmap® software, NARSSA equips financial, insurance, and tax professionals with the specialized knowledge and tools needed to help individuals and families make more informed Social Security claiming decisions and strengthen retirement outcomes.

NARSSA is an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP® portfolio company, and its RSSA® education program is offered through leading educational institutions, including The American College of Financial Services and Kaplan Financial Education. The organization’s mission is to improve financial security in retirement by ensuring every American has access to trusted Social Security education and guidance.

For more information, visit www.narssa.org or www.rssa.com.

Note: RSSA® and the term Registered Social Security Analyst® are registered U.S trademarks owned by NARSSA.

David Splivalo
National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts
david.splivalo@rssa.com
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