Mark Pollock inspires leaders and their teams to build resilience, optimize performance and collaborate effectively to achieve more than they thought possible. Unbroken by blindness in 1998, Pollock became an adventure athlete, competing in ultra-endurance races, and the first blind person to race to the South Pole. Since 2010, left paralyzed by a fall, he has catalyzed collaborations worth over USD 100 million to help cure paralysis. He is a Wings for Life ambassador, was on the board of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and is the subject of the documentaries “Blind Man Walking” and “Unbreakable — The Mark Pollock Story.”

Hidenori Miki is a branch manager of Yokohama Bashamichi Branch of Financial Japan. He has 28 years of experience in the profession and specializes in asset management, business succession and life insurance planning for business owners in the manufacturing and construction industries. Before entering the life insurance business, he worked for Marsh Japan.

Aileen Mari Palmes is a financial advisor at Insular Life, with 12 years of experience in the life insurance profession. Having a background in the hospitality industry, she is known for combining service and authenticity to build lasting client relationships. Her expertise lies in service-led growth strategies, client retention and insurance portfolio cleanups. Through this unique approach, she has doubled her business and continues to mentor fellow advisors in building authentic, scalable practices.

Cynthia Siew Leng Wee has more than 24 years of experience across global financial markets, specializing in international succession planning, cross-border wealth structuring and sophisticated insurance solutions for ultra-high-net-worth families. A regular keynote speaker at international wealth management conferences and exclusive family office forums across Asia, Wee’s dual expertise spans family office advisory services and insurance practice operations in a competitive wealth management landscape.

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.

Aileen Mari Palmes is a financial advisor at Insular Life, with 12 years of experience in the life insurance profession. Having a background in the hospitality industry, she is known for combining service and authenticity to build lasting client relationships. Her expertise lies in service-led growth strategies, client retention and insurance portfolio cleanups. Through this unique approach, she has doubled her business and continues to mentor fellow advisors in building authentic, scalable practices.

Katarzyna Pilczuk is a financial advisor, team leader and trainer with more than 15 years of experience in the financial services profession. She specializes in working with premium clients, increasing sales effectiveness and developing strong advisory teams while also mentoring advisors and building leaders. As founder and former president of the Polish Association of Recommended Insurance Advisors, Pilczuk helped increase MDRT membership in Poland more than tenfold in five years.

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.

Cynthia Siew Leng Wee has more than 24 years of experience across global financial markets, specializing in international succession planning, cross-border wealth structuring and sophisticated insurance solutions for ultra-high-net-worth families. A regular keynote speaker at international wealth management conferences and exclusive family office forums across Asia, Wee’s dual expertise spans family office advisory services and insurance practice operations in a competitive wealth management landscape.

Mitsuhiro Okazaki joined Sony Life Insurance Company in 2015. He focused on individual business as a life planner for five years while also being involved in the succession of his father’s business. The experience of learning from his father’s succession planning helped him expand into the business insurance market, serving as a sounding board to thoroughly understand the owner's vision and supporting business continuity. He was previously a systems engineer and a project manager.

Phasit Pasukulpun is a comprehensive financial planning specialist with more than eight years of experience. He currently serves as a life insurance advisor with AIA Thailand and an investment advisor with Finnomena. His expertise includes designing life insurance solutions and mutual fund investment strategies. Previously, he worked as an investment advisor at Robowealth, providing advisory services across diversified portfolios. He holds a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, and is committed to continuously advancing professional standards in financial advisory services.

Hoo See Yean Joyce is a premier wealth planner with Prudential Malaysia, bringing 12 years of expertise in family and high-net-worth wealth and risk management. She is also a third-generation professional with more than four decades of family history in the life insurance business. Since starting her career as a fresh graduate, Hoo See Yean Joyce has earned prestigious accolades including the International Dragon Award, AKARD Diamond Award, Asia Pacific Financial Service Award and LIMRA’s PSM. A certified wealth planner with a bachelor’s in international business, she is dedicated to helping clients protect their dignity, preserve wealth and secure lasting legacies.

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.

Natchanath Limpichai, BA, is a regional manager of Dynamic Group at Chubb Life Assurance Public Co. Ltd. and the founder and CEO of Beyondsynergy, as well as the founder of the Wealthmate application. She has more than 14 years of experience in life insurance and financial planning, with areas of expertise in financial planning, advisor business development and professional standards enhancement. She serves as a committee member and curriculum working group member of GAMA Thailand and is a financial planning speaker for educational institutions. She has received the GAMA Award and the Thailand National Quality Award for professional excellence.

Manabu Satou joined Sony Life Insurance Company in 2013. Ninety-nine percent of his business are individuals, and nearly all come from referrals. He is one of the leading producers in his company in terms of the amount of protection.

Victor Idoko, CFA, CFP, is the founder and principal advisor of CFV Advisory. He holds a master’s in finance with distinction and has more than 12 years of experience in financial services, including roles at Commonwealth Bank and Suncorp. He leads a growing team focused on legacy-driven wealth strategies, SMSFs and cross-border financial planning. Idoko is the author of “7 Basic Wealth Strategies,” hosts the “Elevate Your Wealth” podcast and recently co-authored a children’s book series called “Bunnies & Monies” to help educate kids on the importance of financial literacy.

Craig Palfrey, CFP, is founder of Penguin Wealth, a firm based on practical strategies and clear communication — from team leadership and branding to generational wealth transfer and AI adoption — which has laid the foundation for their culture, growth and client loyalty. Palfrey has strong expertise on topics such as behavioral finance and trust planning and has built a reputation for blending professional expertise with humor and storytelling that makes complex topics accessible.

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.

Sydney Janett Ornelas, AAMS, is a financial and wealth advisor at Seguros Monterrey New York Life. With four years in the financial industry, she has won several awards and been named a member of her company's Legion Centurion Club.

Remus Ungureanu is an agency manager senior expert for Metropolitan Life Romania, where he has been a leader for 25 years. He currently leads a team of 60 advisors and plays a key role in developing new leaders. He is a 2025 MDRT Center for Field Leadership Diamond Agency Award winner.

Allen Jackson, FSCP, is a managing director with Transamerica Agency Network. With more than 30 years of experience as a financial services leader, Jackson focuses on leadership development, recruiting, selection and developing others. He was a Diamond Club qualifier for 23 years at AAA Life and is a graduate of both Leading from the Front and the Career Sales Institute.

Angela Daniela Malagón Beaven, FSCP, CLI, co-leads a sales team of 140 advisors and three managers at Patrimonia Seguros, a proud commercial partner of Seguros Monterrey New York Life. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services profession and graduated from ITESM with a degree in Business Administration. She is a 2025 MDRT Center for Field Leadership Gold Agency Award recipient

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.

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.

Carlos Edgar Morales Sanchez is the CEO and founder of Consultoría 11A, a company specializing in comprehensive strategies for personal retirement plans, life and health insurance. With a decade of experience in the financial industry, Morales Sanchez has stood out for his remarkable performance, winning international conventions from Prudential Seguros México and positioning himself as a speaker on wealth planning. He is currently pursuing the FSCP certification at The American College of Financial Services.

Howard E. Sharfman currently serves as senior managing director at NFP Insurance Solutions, where he specializes in complex wealth transfer and insurance planning for affluent families, entrepreneurs and executives. As the founder and CEO of FinFit Life, Sharfman leads a national movement dedicated to promoting both financial and physical wellness, with a vision of empowering thousands of advisors and insuring hundreds of thousands of clients worldwide. Ranked by Forbes as the No. 1 financial security professional in Illinois and No. 7 in the U.S., Sharfman has dedicated more than three decades to advising ultra-high-net-worth families, mentoring elite advisors and leading innovative firms.

Akio Iida is an executive life planner at Sony Life Insurance Company. Approximately 96% of his business comes from the corporate market. He is recognized as approachable yet professional and has expertise in the field. Before joining the business, he developed security systems at a major security company and served as a security consultant for a government-affiliated financial institution. He had no sales background and started from scratch in the insurance industry.

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.