NAIFA-Iowa honors Merle Miller with annual prestigious award

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Merle Miller of Midwest Financial Solutions and the Ameritas Field Advisory Cabinet is the recipient of the Newell C. Day Agent of the Year award, an annual award presented to the individual found to be the most outstanding member in the state of Iowa.

This is the most prestigious recognition a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Iowa can receive. This recognition is bestowed by his or her professional peers and is named after one of NAIFA-Iowa's most outstanding state association presidents, the late Newell C. Day, who served as president from 1947-1948. This award is based on nominations received from fellow NAIFA-Iowa members recognizing one of their own. 

Miller received the recognition at the 2025 NAIFA-Iowa annual convention in Cedar Rapids in late August.

About Merle D Miller, RFC
Owner/General Agent – Midwest Financial Solutions, LLC
Merle D. Miller began his career in financial services in 1987 with Equitable Life of Iowa. In 1989, he co-founded Hawkeye Brokerage Center, later acquiring full ownership and serving as its general agent. In 2001, he launched Midwest Financial Solutions, LLC, a brokerage outlet that supports financial advisors within his agency. Miller holds the professional designation of Registered Financial Consultant (RFC), awarded by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants.

He is deeply committed to both his profession and his community. Miller is actively involved with his local church and a variety of nonprofit organizations. He is a past president and current member of the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids NAIFA chapter and is also involved with the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He is a qualifying and life member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and consistently qualifies for Top of the Table, the organization's highest level of recognition.

Additionally, he serves on the Ameritas Field Advisory Cabinet. Outside of his professional work, Miller is passionate about helping young athletes pursue scholarship opportunities, and he finds great joy in mentoring and supporting their journeys. Family is incredibly important to him, and he treasures time spent with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoys coaching softball, golfing, and sharing life with his special friend, Kim.

About Ameritas
Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York. Founded in 1887, Ameritas offers a wide range of insurance and financial products and services to individuals, families and businesses. These products and services include life insurance; annuities; individual disability income insurance; group dental, vision and hearing care insurance; and retirement plans. For more information, visit ameritas.com.

Contact:
Derek Rayment, Sr. Media Relations Specialist
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
Phone: 402-467-7850
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