Dayra Irene Chávez served as Country Chair for MDRT’s MCC Zone 11, Panama, from 2016 to 2018. She has a remarkable 17-year career as an insurance agent and is the founder and CEO of D.C. Asesores de Seguros S.A., a brokerage specializing in personal and general insurance as well as surety bonds. Chávez served as president of the National Association of Insurance Producers of Panama from 2021 to 2023 and is currently a member of the advisory board of the National Association of Insurance Professionals of Panama. She is also the host of her successful podcast @dayraasegura.

Aprilyn Chavez Geissler, LACP, CCP, began working in the financial services profession while in college. She has served as a NAIFA national trustee and is currently the national treasurer at WIFS, where she specializes in wealth management, employee benefits, fixed insurance and multiline insurance. She is the first executive vice president for Gateway Insurance and Financial Services and runs her own practice, which focuses on empowering women. She was the recipient of the 2019 NAIFA National Diversity Champion Award and was recognized by Investment News in 2020 as one of the top women to watch in the country.

Yung-Han Cheng, AFP, serves at Nan Shan Life Insurance and has 13 years of industry experience, specializing in tax planning and family legacy strategies. He graduated from National Taiwan University and began his career at Deloitte before transitioning to the insurance sector.

진은주 스타웰스 매니저는 KB라이프파트너스에서 근무 중인 6년 경력의 금융 전문가입니다. 사망 보장과 은퇴 설계, 라이프 플래닝 분야의 전문성을 바탕으로 KB라이프파트너스 연도시상을 매년 수상하고 루키 챔피언을 달성했습니다. 이전 경력으로는 해외 사업 마케팅 분야에서 활동한 바 있습니다.

Weicheng Chung has served as a Communications Office Manager at Fubon Life Insurance, with 10 years of experience in the life insurance industry. Specializes in training young sales managers. Ranked among the Top 3 Best Communications Office Managers company-wide and was also recognized as an Outstanding Life Insurance Professional of the Year by the Life Insurance Association of the Republic of China.

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Tim Daniel Clairmont, MSFS, LACP, is an entrepreneur in financial services and the founder of Clear Financial Partners, specializing in retirement income planning. He created the ClearFP Clock and ClearFP Income Plan, shared globally through the ClearFP Advisor Program. Clairmont is an author, international public speaker and serves as Secretary of the MDRT Foundation. He was the 2024-2025 Chair of the MDRT Academy Global Task Force and currently is a member of the Academy’s North American Task Force.

Tim Daniel Clairmont, MSFS, LACP, is an entrepreneur in financial services and the founder of Clear Financial Partners, specializing in retirement income planning. He created the ClearFP Clock and ClearFP Income Plan, shared globally through the ClearFP Advisor Program. Clairmont is an author, international public speaker and serves as Secretary of the MDRT Foundation. He was the 2024-2025 Chair of the MDRT Academy Global Task Force and currently is a member of the Academy’s North American Task Force.

Juli Y. McNeely, CFP, CLU, grew up in the financial services profession, watching her mother and father serve clients. She currently is an owner of 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 .”

Alyssa O’Brien is a communications expert with 15 years of experience helping organizations craft compelling narratives and engage their audiences effectively. As client service manager at G&S Business Communications, a firm that partners with financial services clients like MDRT to unify and elevate their messaging, strengthen their brand and achieve their goals through holistic communications, O’Brien has a proven track record of developing and executing integrated communications strategies. She brings deep industry knowledge with an innovative approach to public relations and marketing.

커티스  V. 클로크(Curtis V. Cloke, LUTCF, RICP)는 은퇴 업계 분야에서 인정받는 사고의 리더이며, 오늘날 은퇴 교육 및  학계에서 가장 명석한 인물 중 한 명으로 알려져 있습니다. 그는 The American College of Financial  Services의 겸임 교수이자 영감을 주는 기조 연설가로서, 전 세계 청중들과 은퇴설계의 기술에 대한 열정, 지식, 사랑을 공유하고  있습니다. 클로크는 2025년 Financial Hall of Fame으로부터 평생 공로상을 수상했으며, 라디오 및 TV 논평 프로그램의  단골 게스트이자 다양한 뉴스 미디어 플랫폼에 소개되었습니다.

Robyn Crane, CFP, is a nationally recognized business coach who has impacted more than 31,000 financial advisors. Her proven marketing, sales and client-acquisition systems help advisors consistently grow thriving practices. Organizations like FPA, WIFS, Guardian Life and Prudential rely on her practical strategies and high-energy delivery. Crane’s insights have appeared in Oprah Magazine, Fortune and The Wall Street Journal. Her colorful style, candid approach and track record of results make her a standout voice in the financial industry.

Tommy Cunningham, QFA, RFP, is a financial consultant, entrepreneur, and Principal of Cunningham Financial Services Ltd. With over 13 years’ experience in the financial services profession, Thomas brings a commercially astute perspective shaped by building and leading successful businesses. He advises individuals, families, and business owners across life protection, investment strategy, retirement planning, and broader financial structuring, including lending and mortgage solutions where appropriate. His work focuses on creating resilient, long-term financial frameworks that protect capital, manage risk, and support sustainable wealth creation across all stages of life.

Domenick D’Andrea, AIF, CRC, has been in the financial services profession for more than 31 years. As co-founder of DanDarah Wealth Management, he helps individuals and families navigate retirement and financial planning with clarity and confidence by pairing proven advisory expertise with a modern focus on digital presence. A frequent conference and webinar speaker, D’Andrea shares insights on social media, digital branding and client reviews — equipping professionals to build trust, strengthen reputations and drive growth in today’s digital-first world.

Susana Itzel Delgadillo Pineda holds a bachelor's degree in international business from Tecnológico de Monterrey. With six years of experience as an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance, she has built a solid portfolio of more than 600 clients. Currently, she ranks third among the top 10 agents in her company and has been the national champion in her agency for the past three years.

Rick Denley is a growth and leadership expert. For more than 30 years, he has led multinational corporations and coached executives and professional athletes, empowering them to transform and maximize their influence and impact. An award-winning international coach, consultant and speaker, Denley has inspired thousands worldwide to harness the opportunities in change to reach their peak performance.

Derek Wong Tuck Kong beganhis career in financial services 17 years ago at Prudential Assurance MalaysiaBerhad. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computing, manages a team of10 and holds the record for the highest number of insurance cases closed in2023.

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데이먼 던(Damon Dunn)은 10명이 함께 사는 방 3개짜리 트레일러에서 자랐으며, 사냥과 낚시로 식량을 해결했습니다. 고등학교 시절, 그는 올스테이트 풋볼 선수였으며 스탠퍼드 대학교에서 장학금을 받았습니다. 재학 중 던은 이스트 팔로 알토 스탠퍼드 여름 아카데미(East Palo Alto Stanford Summer Academy)의 전무이사로 활동하며, 소외계층 라틴계 및 아프리카계 미국인 학생들에게 튜터링과 멘토링을 제공했습니다. 졸업 후, 그는 NFL의 Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys에서 선수로 활약했으며, 부상으로 인해 인생이 바뀐 아이들을 지원하기 위해 파이팅 자이언츠 미니스트리(Fighting Giants Ministry)를 설립했습니다. 현재 그는 사간 사인 탤런트(Sagan Sign Talent)의 CEO입니다.

Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, award-winning speaker, bestselling author and investor. As founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its applied research institute, Ferrazzi coaches teams in top organizations to achieve transformative outcomes. He is a Fast Company Leadership Hall of Famer and Toastmasters’ 2018 Golden Gavel Award winner who has a passion for challenging people to embrace change and inclusive collaboration.

Fiona Foo Yuet Ling, ChFC/S,is an executive senior manager with more than 10 years of experience infinancial planning. Since joining Great Eastern Financial Advisers Singapore in2014, she has been driven by her passion and conviction to build lifelongrelationships with clients and journey with them through different phases oftheir lives. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business, specializes in wealthprotection and holistic financial planning, and is an active member of MDRT’sMembership Communications Division. She has also spoken at company and industryevents.

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John P. Foppe is a seasoned international keynote speaker who was trained by Zig Ziglar and has presented in more than 25 countries. Born without arms, Foppe is the founder of Friends of the Forgotten, a mission serving institutionalized children with disabilities in the developing world. He is the author of “What’s Your Excuse?” and was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Devin Gaffney, FSCP, LUTCF, is the sales training manager and development leader for AAA Life Insurance Company. With almost 30 years’ experience in financial services, Gaffney has spent the last 13 years focused on designing and delivering programs that combine traditional training methods with cutting-edge technology to empower advisors. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in advertising and marketing.

Devin Gaffney, FSCP, LUTCF, is the sales training manager and development leader for AAA Life Insurance Company. With almost 30 years’ experience in financial services, Gaffney has spent the last 13 years focused on designing and delivering programs that combine traditional training methods with cutting-edge technology to empower advisors. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in advertising and marketing.

Avraam Pekris, BSc, MBA, is the CEO and founder of Huminance Insurance Agents and Consultants. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services profession and specializes in leadership development, recruitment and building exceptional agency cultures. An actuary by training, Pekris holds first-class honors from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an MBA from the Cyprus International Institute of Management.

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Eric Gabriel Gamilla joined the financial services profession in 2019 and specializes in health protection, wealth management, risk management and financial planning to help individuals and their families safeguard their futures. He is a medical doctor, registered pharmacist and branch head at AXA Philippines who has also served as an MDRT mentor and MDRT Company Chair in the Philippines. He has been recognized with numerous industry honors and, with his unique background in medicine, education and financial services leadership, he brings a holistic approach to advising clients and mentoring advisors, combining professional excellence with a deep sense of purpose.

Vincent Gan, ChFC, CLU, is an executive senior director with Great Eastern Financial Advisers Singapore and has been in the financial services profession for 20 years. He specializes in agency leadership, training and development, with a passion for helping financial consultants grow purposefully and sustainably. A graduate of the National University of Singapore, Gan has served on industry councils, spoken at international forums and received numerous company and industry accolades.

Alexandra de Jesus García Yanez is an insurance agent at Seguros Monterrey New York Life. With more than five years of experience in the financial services profession, she has earned recognition for her focus on financial education for young people, especially women, empowering them to build a strong future with a long-term perspective. García Yanez has gained significant recognition for her performance, including Legión Platino, Club Diamante and Club Atlantis. She has also been both a champion and a runner-up in her company's Northern Zone for three consecutive years in the life insurance category.

클레이 길레스피는 2026 MDRT 제1부회장이며, MDRT 재단의 엑스칼리버 나이트(Excalibur Knight)로서 2023년 MDRT 재정 디비전 글로벌 위원회 위원, 2019년 TOT 글로벌 위원회 위원 및 자문위원회 체어를 지낸 바 있습니다. 또한 2015 MDRT 연차총회 개별강연 위원회 캡틴 및 TOT 디비전 내 여러 위원회의 체어를 역임했습니다. 현재 RGF 인티그레이티드 웰스 매니지먼트(RGF Integrated Wealth Management)의 재무상담사이자 포트폴리오 매니저 겸 상무이사로 활동 중입니다.

Yertizell González is a successful insurance broker and a founding partner of GYP Seguros Panamá, with 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. The awards she has received for her outstanding professional performance include Top 1 New Agent in 2011, Top 1 Agent in 2014 and Top 5 Agent at ASSA.