Plabita Priyadarshi is chief advisor at Kotak Life Insurance Company Ltd. and has been in the financial services profession for 21 years, specializing in annuities and mutual funds. Priyadarshi is an active MDRT member and has received numerous awards for her accomplishments, such as being named Topmost Advisor at her company since 2005 and as one of the top 100 women in finance by the Association of International Wealth Management of India.

Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor and investor. As co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, he laid much of the groundwork for a service that’s grown to more than 275 million subscribers, fundamentally altering how the world experiences media. Randolph has founded or co-founded six other successful startups, mentored hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs and helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures. He is the author of the international bestseller memoir, “That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea,” and host of the top 10 Apple podcast “That Will Never Work.”

Ted Rusinoff is managing partner at Wealth Design Partners. With more than 30 years in the profession, Rusinoff has discovered creative ways to better manage insurance and investment assets for a significant community of individuals and businesses nationwide. He’s mastered how to build the systems and structures necessary to effectively manage an office, meet clients’ needs and educate the public on financial matters. He has spoken at industry leading events including MDRT EDGE and on Main Platform at the MDRT Annual Meeting. He served as the 2019 MDRT Foundation President and is an Excalibur Knight of the MDRT Foundation.

Ariadna Salazar Leon has been an advisor in the financial industry for more than a decade, specializing in life and health insurance. In addition to her successful professional career, Salazar Leon co-authored the book "Eternity in a Conversation," hosts her own finance podcast and publishes content on her blog.

Supaporn Samsittichok earned her bachelor’s degree in human resource management before beginning her career while simultaneously working as a life insurance agent with AIA for five years. She later transitioned to full-time agency work, accumulating 16 years of experience in the life insurance profession. She specializes in sales, service and planning employee benefits in health, critical illness, legacy and retirement. Throughout her career, she has received the National Quality Agent Award as well as the company’s Thailand of the Year distinction for many consecutive years to the present.

Nattakun Sandesh, CFP, is a financial planner with extensive hands-on experience in delivering structured financial advisory services. He has developed more than 500 comprehensive financial plans for a diverse client base, including corporate employees, government officers, executives and business owners. His expertise focuses on transforming financial plans into actionable strategies clients can implement through a six-step financial planning process, from relationship building and data analysis to plan presentation and ongoing review. He emphasizes trust-building, insightful questioning and long-term client care to cultivate sustainable relationships, professional credibility and natural client referrals over time.

Rodrigo Santana Leiva entered the financial services industry in 2018 after failing to find professional development or growth in traditional jobs. Thanks to his outstanding performance in the life and health insurance fields, where he has specialized since the beginning of his career, he has received several awards from his company, GNP, where he also serves on the advisory board. In 2019, he opened his own firm, an extension of the family business in wealth protection started by his father, thereby consolidating his success and growth, as well as a solid specialization in personal lines.

Dandapani Satgunasingam is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur and former monk of 10 years. After earning a degree in electrical engineering, he left it all behind to embrace a life of rigorous personal discipline and spiritual training as an ordained monk. Today, Satgunasingam’s mission is to empower people with timeless tools for self-mastery, helping them cultivate unwavering focus and live with intention. His TEDx talk has garnered more than 7 million views, his teachings have reached tens of thousands of students across more than 120 countries, and his app has been downloaded more than 140,000 times.

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.

Nicolás Scalerandi is the CEO of Grupo BESTLIFE, a successful third-generation company within the insurance industry. As a professional advisor, he specializes in asset protection, commercial leadership, and memorable client service. Scalerandi volunteers and acts as an ambassador for Pequeños Pasos USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable families.

Paresh B. Shah, CFP, is themanaging principal for PareShah Partners and CEO of Merkkuri Wealth Advisors.As a wealth strategist for the past 30 years, Shah helps individuals andbusinesses create innovative financial strategies that protect today and buildfor tomorrow. He specializes in pension and profit-sharing, asset protection,estate planning and business succession planning, and co-hosted the talk show“Money & Prosperity.” His professionalism and active service in thecommunity, including his support of many charitable organizations, make him atrusted advisor within the financial services profession.

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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.

Ung Hee Shin is a regional manager at Incar Financial Service and the CEO of Korea Financial Planning. Shin holds the Associate Financial Planner Korea (AFPK) designation and specializes in retirement planning and financial consulting.

Gail Singh, FCCA, FSCP, is a financial strategist and chief executive officer of GMS Associates International Ltd. (incorporated with Guardian Life of the Caribbean Ltd). With more than 30 years of experience in auditing, accounting and finance, Singh is a certified chartered accountant, a certified quality manager, project management professional and a chartered insurance agency manager. She has received awards for Leadership in Quality Excellence and Outstanding Financial Strategy. Passionate about financial empowerment, Singh is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations pivot with purpose, plan strategically and achieve lasting success.

Voraseth Sinsophonphong is a financial advisor and life insurance agent with extensive experience in the banking industry, beginning his career as a marketing officer before advancing to the position of bank manager within ten years. He later transitioned into full-time financial advisory work and has spent twelve years in the profession. He specializes in holistic financial planning, particularly investment planning. His achievements include top company awards such as Highest Premium, Second Place in Unit-Linked Premium, and the Top of the Year recognition for highest protection coverage at the agent level.

Paweł F. Skotnicki is the current MDRT Country Chair for MCC, Zone 10 Europe, and is the author of the bestseller “Before the Milk Spills.” He has also published several financial e-books, including “Your Legacy — An Introduction to Estate Planning” and “Financial Education for Children,” and has spoken at various MDRT events as well as many insurance conferences around the world.

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.

Jason C. Staas, MS, is a general agent for the Knights of Columbus, a founding member of the MDRT Center for Field Leadership and a two-time recipient of the Diamond Agency MDRT Culture of Excellence Award. He has served the MDRT Center in various capacities, including as Chair of the Managing an Agency Task Force-North America, a study group leader, a speaker at the 2024 MDRT Global Conference and Captain of the 2025 MDRT Annual Meeting Focus Sessions Program Development Committee. He leads a regional agency, managing 30 agents and financial advisors, 11 of whom are MDRT members.

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.