Step 1. Complete paperwork The following documentation must be completed and submitted to your upline before you can write business with our companies. Complete Paperwork Kit New Agent Checklist Prospective Agent’s Application and Profile Direct Deposit of Commission Authorization Agreement Corporate Appointment/Commission Assignment Appointment Amendment Annualization Advance Agreement (if applicable) Step 2. Complete Anti-Money Laundering training through LIMRA . Please note that commissions will not be paid until all required training is completed. New business may also be delayed. This is an annual requirement for all distribution partners. If you've already completed the training through another approved carrier, great! We'll need your certification submitted with your appointment paperwork. We accept training from the following carriers: Brecek & Young; Ceres Financial Group; Financial Network Investment Corporation; FINRA; Great American Advisors; John Hancock; Kaplan Financial; Lincoln Investment Planning; National City/PNC; National Planning; Reg Ed; SWBC Investment Services; and Web CE. Step 3. Complete GAFRI Fixed Annuity Sales Certification training. Please note that commissions will not be paid until all required training is completed. New business may also be delayed. Get certified to sell the fixed and fixed-indexed annuity products offered by the insurance subsidiaries of Great American Financial Resources, Inc. Complete your required GAFRI Fixed Annuity Sales Certification, a one-time course that lasts approximately 60 minutes. This online course details the importance of suitability and outlines the features of our annuities. Step 4. Print your appointment paperwork and give it to your upline to sign. He or she will then submit it to us. Step 5. Print and save the New Agent Checklist from Step 1 to ensure all steps have been completed. We look forward to your partnership!