A MassMutual Carolinas employee has been named president of the Wilmington Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-NC), according to a press release from MassMutual Carolinas.

Rick Ruiz is the managing director of the Wilmington office of MassMutual Carolinas. He was selected to join NAIFA-NC this summer.

The NAIFA has a mission to “advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of our members,” according to its website.

“It is an honor to serve as president of Wilmington Chapter of NAIFA – North Carolina,” Ruiz said. “I am deeply committed to being an advocate for our industry and to ensuring our members are engaged in ethical business practices and have opportunities for enhanced business and professional skills. I look forward to furthering the mission of NAIFA-NC and to helping our members protect and grow their practices so they can help consumers plan for a secure financial future.”