Everyone agrees that brokers are a hardworking group, continually looking for the best solutions for their clients. The best examples of this group were the five finalists for 2016 Broker of the Year.

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The ex-senator remains "hopeful" that political leaders will put aside differences to address reform for immigration, taxation, Social Security, Medicare and other top national concerns.