Ameritas congratulates Dan Galli on his new role as 2026 FPA president

LINCOLN, Nebraska – Ameritas is pleased to recognize Dan Galli, CFP, of Daniel J. Galli and Associates, as he begins his 2026 term as president of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Galli brings depth of experience to the position as a long-time financial planner and background in education as a schoolteacher.

“Dan has been a valued member of FPA at both the local chapter and national level for many years. His passion for education and furthering the profession is infectious,” said Dennis Moore, CFP, FPA chief executive officer.

In the role, Galli will help guide FPA’s major initiatives for the year, including updated national conferences, new education partnerships and continued efforts to expand financial literacy.

“When we think about next generation financial planners, they’re not only those fresh out of college but professionals like me who came to love serving people while bettering their financial lives after following a different job path,” said 2026 FPA President Dan Galli, CFP^®. “As a young profession, financial planning could use all the brilliant ideas it can receive to elevate the profession and ensure that we best serve as many people as possible. We need to help the public understand what financial planning is and how a financial planner can guide them.”

Galli has been affiliated with Ameritas for more than 35 years. He is a long-time member of the Financial Planning Association of New England, where he has served on several committees, the board of directors, and as president for two years. At Daniel J. Galli and Associates, his practice centers around financial planning and investment management with a focus on retirement planning for teachers, small business owners and professionals.