About Us

Since 1883, Modern Woodmen of America has brought people together, supported families and strengthened communities.

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Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, IL

Looking for a meaningful career?

Grow with Modern Woodmen! As a financial representative, you can make a positive impact for your family and your community.

Financial Planning

We can help you meet your current needs, achieve your future dreams and plan for all stages of life.

Planning for Life
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Stories of strength from our 138-year history
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Persevering Through Uncertain Times

What we do tomorrow is the product of what we accomplish now.

Our Products

Modern Woodmen maintains a portfolio of high-quality financial products that can help you meet a wide range of life needs.

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Financial planning

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My Membership

When you join Modern Woodmen, you become a member of the organization. You trust us with your financial needs. And you have the opportunity to access member benefits and impact your community.

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Member Website Overview

Make a payment, update your address, and access account information, online forms and fraternal benefits from the member website.

All products

Modern Woodmen can help you meet a wide range of financial needs with the help of a wide range of financial products. This includes life insurance plans that offer permanent solutions for permanent needs ... without permanent premiums.

 

Life insurance products

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Offerings

  • Whole life insurance
  • Universal life insurance
  • Term life insurance

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Annuity products

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Offerings

  • Fixed annuities
  • Immediate annuities
  • Variable annuities1

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Investment products1

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Offerings

  • Mutual funds
  • Brokerage services
  • Retirement plans
  • College savings plans

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Insurance products2

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Modern Woodmen maintains relationships with other companies to help you locate additional products and services.

Offerings

  • Individual health insurance
  • Group/employer benefits
  • Impaired-risk life insurance
  • Medicare products
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Dental, vision and more

Disclosures

  • 1Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America. Member: FINRA (opens in new tab), SIPC (opens in new tab).

    Individual agents may not be licensed to sell all products.

  • 2Not issued by Modern Woodmen of America. Brokered insurance products available through MWAGIA Inc., a Modern Woodmen subsidiary. Product availability varies by state.

Members with stories like yours

Savings

The Heim family’s story

The Heims introduced their three daughters to a strong work ethic and basic financial principals at an early age. And now, the oldest is in college with no concerns of how to pay for it.

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Josh Oberley
FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Retirement distribution

Harold's story

Rev Up for Retirement

A Tennessee retiree enjoys the freedom that comes from good planning.

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Lance Wampler
Financial Representative
W. Kenny Massey, president and CEO of Modern Woodmen of America.
Protection

Kenny's story

Meet Modern Woodmen’s president and CEO

W. Kenny Massey, president and CEO of Modern Woodmen of America, lost his father at an early age. Because of his experience with life insurance, he believes the promises Modern Woodmen makes to its members are very important.

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​W. Kenny Massey
President and CEO
"It's my job to ensure the promises we make to all of our members and their families are kept."
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Protection
Jamont McRae

Angel's Story

For the Love of the Team

Modern Woodmen member scores one final win with life insurance.

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Jamont McRae
FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
"I had helped Terrance put a plan together to protect his family. Just two years later, it was time to help fulfill his desire … and the promises Modern Woodmen had made."
Business planning

Dry Land Distillers, Longmont, Colorado

Distilling the Facts

Running a small business in a pandemic is a challenge for anyone. Those in the food-and-beverage industry, including the Modern Woodmen member-owned business featured here, have been especially hard-pressed during the pandemic.

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Quinston Daugherty
Financial Representative
"I listen to what their needs are and go from there. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach."
James, Latoyaett and Barbara Coats (Modern Woodmen of America members with the Financial Representative.)
Savings
Barbara Coats, a Modern Woodmen representative.

James and Latoya’s story

Savings Member Profile

Modern Woodmen financial representatives work together with their members to help meet key financial needs throughout life.

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Barbara Coats
Financial Representative
"I saw James about a month after we began this strategy, and he was giddy with excitement that his money was no longer controlling him."

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