Tomas Skvarenina is a partner at Partners Group SK, an independent financial advisory company. With more than 24 years of experience in the financial services profession, Skvarenina has developed expertise not only in advising clients but in leading and developing advisory teams. He leads approximately 250 people across Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and China. His global and cross-cultural leadership roles allow him to offer insights for financial advisors working in diverse environments while empowering the next generation of financial leaders to build lasting, impactful teams that deliver for clients, teams and themselves.

Aneta Sobol is a financial advisor at Allianz, where she specializes in life and health insurance and provides top-quality client experiences for individuals and entrepreneurs. She regularly publishes articles in insurance industry media, helped co-organize the MDRT Day Poland in 2023 and 2025, and actively participates in Poland’s first MDRT book club, discussing business literature and translating its ideas into the insurance world.

Thanapat Soikampada, FChFP, is a life insurance agent with more than eight years of experience in the profession and has demonstrated outstanding performance by qualifying for MDRT at the start of his career, followed by his continued commitment toward Life membership. Soikampada has expanded his role by sharing knowledge on sales and financial planning with new agents in his company and by serving as a guest speaker for special sessions at educational institutions and hospitals. He has been recognized with several honors, including APFinSA, NAA and the company’s Agent of the Year award, reflecting his expertise and strong professional standards.

Thanapat Soikampada, FChFP, is a life insurance agent with more than eight years of experience in the profession and has demonstrated outstanding performance by qualifying for MDRT at the start of his career, followed by his continued commitment toward Life membership. Soikampada has expanded his role by sharing knowledge on sales and financial planning with new agents in his company and by serving as a guest speaker for special sessions at educational institutions and hospitals. He has been recognized with several honors, including APFinSA, NAA and the company’s Agent of the Year award, reflecting his expertise and strong professional standards.

Kotthanapat Thinbang serves as a district manager, holds a bachelor’s degree and has received various professional recognitions, such GAMA LAMP USA, TNQA, IQA and his company’s Top Producer award.

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Jarmila Somolányiová has 18 years of experience in the financial services profession, specializing in financial analysis and planning, cash flow management, insurance, investments, mortgages, and the strategic and creative planning of personal portfolios. Somolányiová was ranked No. 1 VIP consultant at Partners Group for 2023, in the top 10 in personal production for 2024 and has been the first Slovak speaker at various industry events. She is also currently enrolled in MBA studies for digital marketing, with a focus on building a personal brand.

Joseph Sparacio has been in financial services leadership for 30 years and is currently a general agent with Texas National Financial Group, proud partner of National Life Group in Addison, Texas. Prior to this role, he was head of field management at MassMutual. Sparacio is a graduate of Hofstra University, where he established a scholarship for students in speech and communication, and is currently on the NAIFA board of directors.

Irene Stolte, ChFC, has been a financial advisor since 2001 and joined Horizon Wealth Strategies in 2014. She provides a foundation for her clients' financial futures and helps instill confidence within her clients as she navigates them through what can often be an overwhelming process of identifying and coordinating financial goals.

Natt Supanatkullanan, FChFP, ChLP, is an active MDRT member in the MCC Division and as a speaker at various MDRT events, including the MDRT Annual Meeting and MDRT Day Thailand.

Narangsan Suracharoenchaikul, FChFP, serves as a district director at AIA Thailand and is the general agency owner of Finnergy Wealth. He has more than 11 years of experience in the financial services profession, with areas of expertise in estate planning, life insurance strategies and agency management, providing advisory services to a broad client base. He holds a master’s degree in engineering and multiple professional financial planning designations. He is also a frequent guest speaker at industry forums and is committed to promoting sustainable financial legacy planning through structured, professional standards.

Kanjana Surapraphant is an assistant vice president at Allianz Ayudhya with more than four years of experience in the financial advisory profession. She specializes in health insurance planning and sales, supported by structured online marketing strategies to effectively reach and serve clients. Her professional achievements have been recognized through industry honors, including GAMA International Management Awards, Asia-Pacific Financial Services Awards and the Thailand National Quality Awards. She has also received Allianz Ayudhya recognitions such as Top of the Year and Top Quality Growth Recruiter. She holds a bachelor’s degree with first-class honors from Srinakharinwirot University.

Agnieszka Surowik is an expert in financial risk transfer, specializing in life and health protection, retirement solutions, business succession and cross-insurance for companies — integrating strategy with values and long-term responsibility. With 18 years of management and leadership experience and seven in sales, Surowik advanced from advisor to director to sales trainer within five years of joining the financial services profession. She achieved MDRT in her second year and is now an MDRT Center for Field Leadership member, supporting dozens of advisors in their development through the Millionaire Club at Prudential Poland.

Pitchuda Suwannasarn is a triple A sales manager with Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Co. Ltd. She has more than five years of experience in the life insurance profession, specializing in retirement planning and delivering structured online advisory services in life insurance, health insurance and critical illness coverage. She manages a client portfolio of more than 400 clients and has earned industry recognition for performance and quality, including Top Agent, Active Top Health Champion and Top FYC Manager, as well as achieved professional designations such as IQA, TNQA, APFinSA, NAA and Quality Manager (Q).

Dimosthenis Sykovaris, ACS, is an independent agent with 33 years of experience in the financial services profession, specializing in life, health and retirement services. He is a graduate of the Athens University of Economics and Business.

Mongkol Tangmannaikit has 25 years of work experience. He highlights the importance of setting daily goals and maintaining self-confidence as essential elements for building the work ethic needed to thrive and succeed as a financial advisor.

Eszylfie Taylor es el fundador y presidente de Taylor Insurance and Financial Services, donde atiende a personas, empresarios, deportistas, famosos y familias de alto capital. Tras una destacada carrera como asesor en New York Life, donde formó parte del Consejo Presidencial (al ser uno de los 25 mejores asesores de la compañía, de un total de 12 000 agentes), Taylor tuvo un gran avance que se centró en cómo mejorar su mercado y en enfocarse en resolver problemas, en lugar de vender productos. A partir de ahí, construyó y utilizó sus éxitos y fracasos como herramientas de enseñanza que contribuirían al inicio del Método Taylor, un proceso de ventas para asesores financieros.

Natnicha Thapthong has worked with Muang Thai Life Assurance for more than 15 years and specializes in financial planning, particularly structured retirement planning. She has earned several notable professional awards, including Top ILP, the 2025 Outstanding Agent Award from the Office of Insurance Commission, NAA, APFinSA, TNQA and other company recognitions that reflect her commitment to excellence. She holds a degree in entrepreneurship from Bangkok University in collaboration with Babson College in the United States, which strengthens her business insight and financial planning expertise.

Kotthanapat Thinbang serves as a district manager, holds a bachelor’s degree and has received various professional recognitions, such GAMA LAMP USA, TNQA, IQA and his company’s Top Producer award.

Phil Thompson is a financial advisor and founder of Skye Wealth. After nearly burning out as a generalist, Thompson rebuilt his practice around one niche: insurance-only advice. Today, his company has grown 24x in six years, helping thousands of clients protect their futures. Known for his practical, straightforward approach, he speaks openly about the lessons he learned the hard way and how focus can transform both business growth and advisor well-being.

Sanjay Tolani, Ph.D., MBA, es un asesor e investigador en planeación patrimonial reconocido internacionalmente por sus productos financieros innovadores y revolucionarios. Como fundador de una novedosa estrategia financiera de administración patrimonial intergeneracional, disponible a nivel mundial para empresas familiares, Tolani es buscado por muchos empresarios exitosos y diversos fondos de capital riesgo para empresas emergentes, para orientarlos sobre planes de compensación patrimonial, estrategias de recaudación de fondos y planeación de la sucesión. Contribuye a la Fundación MDRT y a la Fundación Benéfica Goodwill, que construye residencias para personas mayores y brinda educación a niños en la India.

Woei Sean Tong serves with AIA Malaysia. He has 13 years of industry experience and specializes in comprehensive financial planning. He has presented at insurance sales conferences across multiple countries and earned the national championship title at AIA Malaysia in 2015.

Mizuki Torii joined Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. after graduating from Doshisha University. To balance her activities as an exclusive cheerleader for the professional basketball league (B LEAGUE), she joined Nippon Life Insurance. She soon qualified for the MDRT, and became independent after 5 years. She continues the insurance business as the Representative Director of NextLabo, Inc., operates an SNS consulting business, and runs a cheer dance school.

Takako Tsuruta is an Independent Financial Advisor with Prudent Japan. She serves as the Education Department Manager of the company. She has 8 years of experience in financial services, specializing in asset management. Previously, she was an US CPA at a US-affiliated company. She graduated from Sophia University Faculty of Arts, Department of French Literature.

Roy Tuscany is the founder and CEO of the High Fives Foundation, a national nonprofit that helps athletes and veterans recover from life-changing injuries and return to the sports they love. An aspiring professional skier, he suffered a spinal cord injury in a 2006 ski accident. Inspired by his recovery support, he founded the organization in 2009 to pay it forward. He now advocates for the adaptive community and outdoor sports.

Giselle Ugarte tiene la misión de ayudar a los líderes a desarrollar su potencial, comunicarse con confianza, liderar con autenticidad y crear conexiones significativas que motiven a las personas a actuar, en línea y, sobre todo, fuera de ella. Su trayectoria la ha llevado de ser bloguera a presentadora y productora de radio y televisión, ejecutiva de publicidad y, ahora, coach internacional, oradora y emprendedora. Su pasión por ayudar a los líderes a eliminar distracciones, estar más presentes y asegurarse de que son ellos quienes dirigen sus carreras, mensaje e impacto —y no al revés— le ha valido más de 500 000 seguidores y 20 millones de visitas a nivel mundial.