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Michael P. DeGeorge, Vice President & General Consel, NAVA to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007

New Yok, NY, July 28, 2007 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Michael "Mike" P. DeGeorge, Vice President & General Consel of NAVA will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No.4: Best Practices Explored.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on August 2, 2007, Thursday at 1:00 PM EST. (For further details and an updated panelist list for this event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org)

In March 2007, the NASD filed Amendment No. 4 to the proposed NASD Rule 2821 which prescribes sweeping changes in sales practices and supervisory requirements for dealings in deferred variable annuities. The new rule poses a number of changes specifically designed to ensure compliance that includes specific governing recommendations and training requirements.

The Knowledge Congress has assembled a panel of distinguished experts who will share their insights on the legal implications of these policies to the organizations most impacted by them. The panel will present their findings in this two-hour live teleconference.

About Michael P. DeGeorge

Michael DeGeorge is Vice president and General Counsel of NAVA. He works actively with NAVA's committees and members to promote the growth, acceptance, and understanding of annuity and variable life insurance products by monitoring, evaluating, and participating in federal and state regulatory initiatives affecting the industry. Mr. DeGeorge is also responsible for NAVA's educational initiatives.

Prior to joining NAVA, Mr. DeGeorge was engaged in the practice of law for 22 years. He received his B.S. degree in accounting, with high honors, from the University of Maryland in 1974, and his J.D., with honors, from the University of Maryland in 1977. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

About NAVA

NAVA is a proven, highly-effective alliance of leading companies involved in the annuity and variable products industry. NAVA addresses the need and importance of retirement income preparation and management for retirement-focused Americans. It focuses on the growth, acceptance and understanding of annuity and variable life products to fulfill important objectives of retirement income planning. NAVA provides educational and informational resources to its members and the public; NAVA protects customers by encouraging adherence to the highest ethical standards by insurers, distributors and all other participants in our diverse industry; and NAVA protects and advances the interests of its members.

NAVA members include: Insurance Companies; Investment Management Firms; Broker/Dealers; Banks; Financial Planners; and various Service Providers (Third Party Marketers, Actuarial Firms, etc.)

For more information about Michael P. DeGeorge and NAVA, please visit: http://www.navanet.org/

About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces teleconferences that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour teleconferences to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org

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