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Wayne Chopus, President and CEO

Wayne Chopus
President and CEO

Wayne Chopus, President and CEO, IRI, explains why the U.S. Department of Labor should stop working on a new fiduciary regulation and let enhanced federal and state consumer protections work in a Think Advisor opinion article.

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June 1, 2026

IRI URGES DOL TO RECOGNIZE ANNUITIES AS IMPORTANT CATEGORY OF RETIREMENT INCOME TOOLS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) expressed general support for a proposed rule issued by the U.S. Department…

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May 29, 2026

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May 18, 2026

INSURED RETIREMENT INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF PAUL RICHMAN, CHIEF GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) announced that Paul Richman, Chief Government and Political Affairs Officer, will retire effective December 31,…

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