Bawonlak Akkaraittisak has more than two decades of professional experience, including 19 years as an agency executive. Her deep expertise in both sales and management has driven success and fostered growth. She has also demonstrated her leadership and industry knowledge as a speaker at an MDRT Day, further solidifying her reputation as a trusted leader in the field.

Maria Alpuche ha sido asesora de Seguros Monterrey New York Life desde hace 4 años, calificando como miembro de MDRT desde su primer año en el sector de servicios financieros.

Esther Althaus, FChFP, founded Perspective Financial Services Pty Ltd. in 2003 when she recognized that helping other people achieve their dreams helped her achieve her own. She has become an award-winning financial advisor who is passionate about working with women who are separated, divorced or widowed and have little knowledge about wealth management. Althaus has presented on various topics, such as her inspirational career journey, financial literacy and empowerment for women, and helps families secure a smooth transition of wealth to the next generation.

Esther Althaus, FChFP, founded Perspective Financial Services Pty Ltd. in 2003 when she recognized that helping other people achieve their dreams helped her achieve her own. She has become an award-winning financial advisor who is passionate about working with women who are separated, divorced or widowed and have little knowledge about wealth management. Althaus has presented on various topics, such as her inspirational career journey, financial literacy and empowerment for women, and helps families secure a smooth transition of wealth to the next generation.

Baz Gardner is passionate about unlocking the deepest secrets of what it takes to make good advice exceptional, and the link between maximum impact and benefit to clients and maximum value and profitability for the advisor. He started as a commission-only financial advisor at 22 and completed his first successful exit by 37. Having worked with hundreds of advice firms and thousands of advisors in the last 14 years, Gardner currently sits on advisory boards for many of the firms as a key catalyst for growth..

Ross G. Hultgren, CFP, DFP, is a senior financial advisor at Community Chapman Welsh. He has 37 years of experience in the financial services profession, currently works with pre-retirees and the recently retired, and has received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to the community and his clients.

Aaron Kane, B Bus, AFA, is a second-generation financial advisor and director of EK Financial Group, a family-owned firm founded by his father. With two decades of experience, Kane began working in the family business when he was 21. He has played a key role in transforming EK Financial Group into a highly efficient, profitable firm, combining cutting-edge strategies with the personal touch his family business is known for. An active MDRT member who is passionate about innovation and growth, Kane enjoys mentoring young advisors aspiring to qualify for MDRT.

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Seok Hoon An provides optimal financial solutions to clients based on outstanding expertise and rich experience.

Toshihiro Aoki is a senior consulting life planner at Prudential Life Insurance Company. He has 12 years of experience in the business and has qualified for his company’s President’s Cup Award 10 times. With his experience working for a real estate company, he specializes in designing life insurance for families, particularly those who own real estate and require inheritance planning. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Seinan Gakuin University.

Assawapat Assawaboonyawat, CFP, FChFP, has more than 21 years of experience in the life insurance and financial advisory sectors, currently serving as a senior executive at JXR Group and Chubb Life Assurance Public Co. Ltd. He is also the founder and CEO of The Alchemist Money.

Tamsin Astor, Ph.D., is the chief habit scientist at Yoga Brained Coaching, where she helps her clients shift their mindset, organize vision, improve habits and reduce decision-making to create efficiency, productivity and time for fun. Astor believes travel breeds tolerance and cultivates gratitude and reflection as you observe other cultures. She holds a doctorate in neuroscience and psychology, a post-doctorate in education and certifications in coaching, yoga, mindset and ayurveda.

Wade A. Baldwin, CFP, is president of Baldwin & Associates Financial Services Ltd. Beginning his financial services career in 1996, Baldwin was named Advisor of the Year at Sunlife for 19 of his first 21 years in the business in addition to receiving many other awards over the years.

Katy Baxter, Dip PFS, has worked in the financial services sector for more than 30 years, running family business advisory firms and a wills and trusts business. She has developed a passion for interacting with clients and their families, helping them navigate estate planning challenges. Baxter has also benefited personally and professionally over the years by being involved with several MDRT committees and continues to enjoy supporting Top of the Table committee endeavors.

Regina Bedoya, CLU, ChFC, president of RB Financial Services, a consulting firm specializing in insurance and retirement planning, is an MDRT Past President, an Excalibur Knight of the MDRT Foundation, and an Inner Circle Society member. Bedoya has volunteered on MDRT committees and has been a speaker at Annual Meetings and international industry conferences. She has received the Irvin Konter Award and the American Free Enterprise Companion Medal and has been named Prudential Palm Beach Advisor of the Year twice.

Regina Bedoya, CLU, ChFC, president of RB Financial Services, a consulting firm specializing in insurance and retirement planning, is an MDRT Past President, an Excalibur Knight of the MDRT Foundation, and an Inner Circle Society member. Bedoya has volunteered on MDRT committees and has been a speaker at Annual Meetings and international industry conferences. She has received the Irvin Konter Award and the American Free Enterprise Companion Medal and has been named Prudential Palm Beach Advisor of the Year twice. 

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Regina Bedoya, CLU, ChFC, presidenta de RB Financial Services, una firma de consultoría especializada en seguros y planeación de la jubilación, es expresidenta de MDRT, caballero Excalibur de la Fundación MDRT, y miembro de la Sociedad Inner Circle. Bedoya ha sido voluntaria en comités de MDRT, oradora en Reuniones Anuales y en conferencias internacionales del sector. Ha recibido el Premio Irvin Konter, la medalla American Free Enterprise Companion y ha sido nombrada en dos ocasiones como Asesora del año de Prudential Palm Beach.

Fernando Gomez es un exitoso asesor y miembro de MDRT. Dentro de su amplia trayectoria de voluntariado dentro de la asociación destaca su participación como consejero global, director de Latinoamérica y orador en diversas reuniones anuales.

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Yossi Ghinsberg es un filósofo aventurero y humanitario cuyo extraordinario viaje de vida encarna el poder de la resiliencia humana y el pensamiento no convencional. Después de haber sobrevivido a una desgarradora experiencia en la selva amazónica, transformó esta vivencia de estar cerca de la muerte en un catalizador para un cambio positivo, demostrando que los desafíos inesperados avivan el crecimiento personal más grande. También es autor de dos libros, ha producido música original y participado activamente en las iniciativas de paz de Oriente Medio. Su mensaje es convincente, resuena profundamente en los tiempos desafiantes de hoy e inspira a las audiencias a adoptar la adversidad como un camino hacia la transformación y el crecimiento. 

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Fred Fouad Belman, FLMI, ACS, has been in the financial services profession for 27 years. As managing partner of Life Line International, Belman specializes in working with the expat market in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Douglas John Bennett, Dip PFS, has more than 40 years of experience in the financial services profession. Known as the “director of financial freedom” at True Potential Wealth Management, Bennett uses his experiences with navigating through personal and professional challenges to help his clients secure their financial futures. As host of the podcast “Goals Do Come True,” Bennett has interviewed more than 170 inspiring guests on goal setting and success.

Economista de profesión, Marcela Berdugo es asesora y gerente asociada en AVANZ FINANZAS. Con ocho años de experiencia en el sector asegurador, Berdugo se ha consolidado como especialista en planeación y administración financieras y, durante los últimos cinco años, se ha posicionado dentro de los cinco mejores asesores de su compañía, además de que ha sido ganadora de múltiples convenciones.

Marcela Berdugo es especialista en planeación financiera, gerente asociada en Avanz Finanzas y Seguros, y consultora VIP en Proyectat. Con ocho años de experiencia en la profesión de seguros, Berdugo se ha posicionado durante cinco años consecutivos dentro de los cinco mejores productores en su compañía y ha sido ganadora de convenciones nacionales e internacionales, además de ser una exitosa miembro de MDRT.

Marcela Berdugo es especialista en planeación financiera, gerente asociada en Avanz Finanzas y Seguros, y consultora VIP en Proyectat. Con ocho años de experiencia en la profesión de seguros, Berdugo se ha posicionado durante cinco años consecutivos dentro de los cinco mejores productores en su compañía y ha sido ganadora de convenciones nacionales e internacionales, además de ser una exitosa miembro de MDRT.

Codesh De Jesús Hernández, mercadóloga de profesión y maestra en finanzas, es también una de las asesoras de seguros más destacadas de MetLife México, compañía en la que ha sido convencionista y ganadora de diversos reconocimientos, entre ellos el de Mejor Agente Novel. A lo largo de sus 12 años de experiencia en el sector financiero y asegurador, De Jesús se ha especializado en la gestión de portafolios de inversión para clientes de alto capital.

Lizette Kominik Sterling cuenta con una notable trayectoria de más de 30 años dentro del sector asegurador y afianzador; de los cuales, los últimos 22 se ha desempeñado como asesora profesional de seguros. Kominik, licenciada en mercadotecnia por el ITESM y posgraduada en recursos humanos por la UACH, es miembro de la AMASFAC, sección Chihuahua, catedrática a nivel posgrado de la materia de seguros y fianzas y oradora para la CONDUSEF durante la Semana de la Educación Financiera.

Isela Quiñones es licenciada en psicología educativa y actualmente cursa la carrera de economía y finanzas. Ha destacado por su desempeño como agente integral de seguros en sus 14 años de experiencia en el sector asegurador y, gracias al marketing digital, desde 2021 se ha posicionado en su compañía como campeona regional por mayor número de pólizas.

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Naotake Bessho, MBA, AFP, is a life consultant unit manager at Mitsui Sumitomo Aioi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. He has 15 years of experience in the financial services profession and specializes in individual and life insurance planning. He qualified for his company’s President’s Cup Award for 12 consecutive years and is the record holder of two whole life policies per week for 370 consecutive weeks.

David C. Blake is the founder and president of InsMed Insurance Agency Inc., an independent insurance company that specializes in creating voluntary benefit offerings for health care organizations across the U.S. Since it was established more than 30 years ago, Blake has sold more than 20,000 individual disability insurance policies to health care professionals. He credits his success to having staff members who not only exude a sense of pride in and ownership of their responsibilities but also possess a caring and sharing attitude toward their peers and clients.

Jennifer A. Borislow, CLU, is the founder and CEO of Borislow Insurance, a leading provider of innovative health and well-being benefits solutions that serves more than 300 businesses. She served as the 2012 President of MDRT and continues to be actively involved, especially as a speaker at MDRT events. Borislow is the author or co-author of five books as well as a participant on several insurance company advisory boards.

Jennifer A. Borislow, CLU, es la fundadora y CEO de Borislow Insurance, una empresa líder que ofrece soluciones innovadoras en materia de salud y beneficios de bienestar para más de 300 empresas. Borislow fue presidenta de MDRT en 2012 y sigue participando activamente en la organización, principalmente como oradora en eventos de MDRT. Asimismo, es coautora de cinco libros y participa en diversos consejos consultivos de aseguradoras. 

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Jennifer A. Borislow, CLU, is the founder and CEO of Borislow Insurance, a leading provider of innovative health and well-being benefits solutions that serves more than 300 businesses. She served as the 2012 President of MDRT and continues to be actively involved, especially as a speaker at MDRT events. Borislow is the author or co-author of five books as well as a participant on several insurance company advisory boards.

Ian Green, Dip PFS, was the 2021 MDRT President and 2017 Top of the Table Global Council Member and Advisory Board Chair. He runs a family-owned financial planning firm and, as an advocate of the Whole Person concept, attributes much of his success to what he learns from MDRT.

Juli Y. McNeely, CFP, CLU, grew up in the financial services profession, watching her mother and father serve clients. She currently is an owner at Financial Clarity by Design, an independent firm founded by her father, while also growing her personal coaching practice, Juli McNeely Consulting LLC. She became NAIFA’s first female president in 2014 and was awarded the WIFS Woman of the Year award in 2015. In 2016, McNeely released “No Necktie Needed: A Woman’s Guide to Success in Financial Services.”

William J. Rossi, CFP, ChFC, is a partner at Koss Olinger, where he began his financial services career in 1997 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and economics from the University of Florida. He is a member of Koss Olinger’s Investment Advisory Committee, and his areas of expertise include investment management, estate planning and creating income distribution strategies during retirement. Rossi is a Past Chair of Top of the Table, has spoken at various industry conferences and is active within his community.

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