Colin L.J. Ong, CLU, ChFC, is the executive senior director of financial services at Great Eastern Life-Singapore under Advisors’ Clique Collective. A veteran in the profession with more than 30 years of experience, Ong is the recipient of the IBF Fellow Award from the Institute of Banking and Finance.

캔디스 옹(Candice Ong)은 2015년 난양이공대학에서 마케팅 전공으로 경영학 학위를 취득했습니다. Shopee에서 1년을 보낸 후, 그녀는 2016년 Prudential Assurance Corporation Singapore에서 재무 컨설턴트로 경력을 전환했습니다. 이후 4년 동안 옹은 컨설팅 사업을 성공적으로 일구어냈고 이후 경영진으로 승진했습니다. 현재는 재무서비스 디렉터로서, 컨설턴트 팀을 이끌고 멘토링하는 동시에 온라인 존재감 구축을 즐기고 있습니다.

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Shizuko Ozaki is an executive life plan consultant of Gibraltar Life Insurance Company. With 25 years of experience in the profession, Ozaki has received many accolades over the years, such as the 2024 Best LC Award and Kiyo Sakaguchi Golden Heart Memorial Award.

크레이그 팔프리(Craig Palfrey, CFP)는 Penguin Wealth를 설립했습니다. 팔프리는 재무 서비스 분야에서 25년간 활동한 경험을 활용해 고객이 더 현명하게 재무적 의사 결정을 하고 경제적 자유를 획득하고 최고의 인생을 살 수 있도록 돕는 일에 헌신하고 있습니다. 또한 국제적인 강연자이자 아마존에서 주목받는 두 권의 책을 저술한 작가이기도 합니다.

R. Sepalika Panagoda, MFA, is a master financial advisor at Ceylinco Life Insurance Ltd. Panagoda has been in the financial services profession for 20 years and works with more than 1,200 clients across 250 corporate companies. Her business has become a community of advisors, with more than 10,000 referrals available at any given time. She specializes in group insurance, retirement planning, critical illness insurance, disability insurance and education plans. She has been recognized with a wide range of awards, both locally and globally, and credits her MDRT volunteerism with enhancing her leadership skills.

박희근 씨는 메트라이프생명에서 12년 이상 근무하며 재무 설계 및 법인 컨설팅 전문가로 활동하고 있습니다. 초등교사 출신으로, 교육대학교 과학교육학과를 졸업했습니다. 메트라이프 연도 대상 12회 연속 달성, 우수 인증 설계사 10년 연속 달성, 3W 300주 달성 등 뛰어난 업적을 이어가고 있습니다.

Paritosh Pathak is a renowned strategic networking coach recognized for his dedication to helping individuals, businesses and organizations master the art of building impactful networks. Pathak believes the quality of our networks shapes the quality of our lives, and he’s committed to helping his clients transform their connections into powerful drivers of success. Trusted by organizations like Max Life Insurance Company to train their top advisors, Pathak has presented on global stages, such as at the prestigious G20 Summit, where he shared his insights on relationship-building and strategic networking.

Surawut Pattanabandit has 28 years of experience in the financial services profession, currently serving as director at Numthong 460 and as a senior sales consultant at Thapchantra 17. He obtained his bachelor's degree in printing technology, and his previous experience includes roles at Advance Agore Public Company Ltd. and the Kaset Rung Ruang Piporn Group. Since joining AIA Co. Ltd. in 1996, Pattanabandit has garnered multiple awards in various regions, received an honorary doctorate in 2021, and has been featured in numerous well-known magazines and television shows.

Kim Payne is a speaker, trainer and business coach with more than three decades of experience in financial services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, advanced diplomas in financial planning and has served in leadership roles for 20 years at corporations such as Credit Suisse, Citibank and NAB/MLC before launching her own businesses in 2010. Through her keynotes, workshops, programs and coaching strategies, Payne helps professionals build their practices, grow personally and achieve meaningful results.

Avraam Pekris is the CEO and founder of Huminance Insurance Agents and Consultants and holds a degree in actuarial science from the London School of Economics. His background includes serving as the general manager of Eurolife Cyprus, where he achieved significant milestones, as well as in other roles with the UK Public Sector Actuaries Department, Buck Consultants and Aon Associates. Pekris authored the book "Beyond the Policy: The Secrets to Insurance Mastery" and has been recognized for his exceptional skills and contributions to the insurance profession.

Godofredo Batas Peteza III is a branch manager at Pru Life UK in the Philippines. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology and has been in the financial services profession for 10 years, serving as a leader for six years. Specializing in financial planning, wealth management and high-net-worth clients, Peteza has helped his team of 130 financial advisors and three agency leaders achieve top awards, including for the highest activity and MDRT ratio versus total manpower.

Bryan Phang, BBA, AEPP, leads a team of 25 financial consultants and has over a decade of experience in financial services, with eight years in agency leadership. He’s the only agency leader globally to win the MDRT Culture of Excellence Diamond Agency Award three years in a row — 2023, 2024, and 2025. This award recognises top performance in production, recruitment, retention, persistency, Whole Person development, and MDRT membership. Bryan’s approach is simple: lead with clarity, build with heart, and never leave anyone behind. His commitment to excellence and leadership distinguishes him as a trailblazer in the financial services profession.

Ryan J. Pinney has been recognized for using innovative technologies to drive insurance sales, streamline the application process and speed up underwriting. Pinney has been featured in various financial publications and has also received several professional honors, including being named one of “4 Under 40” in NAIFA’s Advisor Today and as one of the “24 Most Creative People in Insurance” by LifeHealthPro. He has served in many roles for MDRT, including as Divisional Vice President for Top of the Table in 2022.

스티븐 A. 플루스(Steven A. Plewes, CLU, ChFC)는 경험이 풍부하고 효과적인 커뮤니케이터이자 문제 해결사입니다. 재무서비스 분야에서 독립 사업주로 약 40년의 경험을 가진 플루스는 사람들을 이해하고 그들이 목표를 달성하도록 돕는 한편 퇴직 후 삶으로 자신 있게 전환할 수 있도록 준비시키는 그만의 독특한 기술을 연마했습니다. 플루스는 커리어 전반에 걸쳐 특히 MDRT 내에서 재무서비스 분야의 수많은 리더십 직책을 맡았으며 전 세계 다양한 컨퍼런스에서 강연했습니다. 그는 또한 최근 출간된 책 "The High Altitude View(높은 고도의 관점)"의 저자이기도 합니다.

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Svetlana Plitin-Tamaviciene began working in the life insurance profession in 2014. She has achieved remarkable results by balancing her roles as a wife, mother and businesswoman while consistently qualifying for MDRT. She is co-founder and director of the business referrals chapters at BNI and is passionate about sharing her perspective with audiences worldwide that no matter how challenging the market and life become, advisors can thrive by maintaining the right attitude, high activity, discipline and more.

Kallaya Puangkingkaew serves as the center manager at Thai Life Insurance Public Co. Ltd., bringing more than 16 years of professional experience to her role. Puangkingkaew graduated with a bachelor’s degree with honors, and she has an extensive background in finance and accounting. She actively contributes as a company spokesperson for various initiatives, playing a pivotal role in generating 90% of the company's sales through unconventional channel, and has been the recipient of numerous accolades.

Sergio Fernando Puente Calzada, FSCP, CLI, is a founding partner of Fábrica de Futuros Viejitos Millonarios, a firm dedicated to developing retirement strategies for Mexicans worldwide. He holds a bachelor's degree in international business and a postgraduate degree in technical stock market analysis. With 18 years of experience in the financial services profession, Puente Calzada has spent 11 of those years working as a professional insurance advisor.

Erik Qualman is a bestselling author of five books on digital leadership and the founder of Equalman Studios, which has produced film and animation projects for The Walt Disney Company, IBM, Cartier and many other global brands. Qualman received an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work “What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube” and is a former sitting professor at Harvard and MIT edX labs. His “Socialnomics” concepts have been featured on 60 Minutes, in The Wall Street Journal and are used by NASA. And

Isela Quiñones Arreola has a bachelor's degree in educational psychology and is currently studying economics and finance. She has excelled as a comprehensive insurance advisor during her 14 years of experience in the profession and has utilized digital marketing to position her company as regional champion for the highest number of policies sold since 2021.

Isela Quiñones Arreola has worked in the financial services profession for 14 years as a holistic insurance advisor. She holds a bachelor's degree in educational psychology and is currently pursuing a second bachelor's degree in economics and finance. Quiñones Arreola specializes in digital marketing, which has made her regional champion for the highest number of policies in her company since 2021.

Rodrigo Rivera Barba, LUTCF, joined the financial services profession in 2009 as an advisor at Seguros Monterrey New York Life and specializes in retirement plans, life insurance and educational plans. Rivera Barba has served as a speaker for MDRT and is a member of his company's top 100 advisors.

Laura Patricia Rodríguez Cardenas holds a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in tax and administrative law. She began her career in the financial services profession in 2017 as an insurance advisor at Seguros Monterrey New York Life. Currently, she serves as the CEO of Why Not? Especialistas en Protección Patrimonial. Rodríguez Cardenas is also a speaker and recipient of the XIII National Award for Insurance Journalism and Communication from AMIS in the category of content creators.

Josele Alejandro Romo Barajas has been in the financial services profession for 19 years. His areas of expertise include marketing, telemarketing, and the training and development of advisors. He currently serves on the national board of advisors for Seguros Monterrey New York Life and has been a speaker at various industry forums.

Yolen Sada has been in the financial services profession for 12 years, serving as a leader for the past 11 years. As a sales director at her own firm with Prudential Seguros Mexico S.A., Sada specializes in sales, leadership and mindset while managing a team of 45 advisors and managers. She has received many awards for recruiting and sales, and her previous experience includes running her own jewelry brand.

Ryan Salonia began his financial services career at State Farm in 1997, soon after graduating from college. He continued to evolve, from helping people manage their car insurance claims to spending time in agency leadership, before starting his own agency in 2007. He has since earned many accolades for his accomplishments and enjoys managing his five full-time and two part-time team members with a positive attitude and a goal to lead with intent.