Douglas Eugene Owens, LUTCF, is a seasoned financial services advisor with three decades of experience, half of which was spent in management training. He currently leads a team of four advisors and two marketing and service specialists.

Imelda Xochitl Padilla has maintained consistent growth during her 24-plus years as a financial advisor. She is also an entrepreneur in the wine industry, president of AMASFAC Aguascalientes, a neurotech therapist and a member of three organizations that support women leaders.

Tae Sik Park, a branch manager at Korea Financial Planning Corporation, provides lectures and financial consulting for employees at large corporations.

Kim Perell is a CEO, serial tech entrepreneur, prominent angel investor and author of two bestselling books. She started her first company from her kitchen table when she was 23 and grew it to a USD 100 million company. Passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs and executives, she has invested in more than 100 companies and received many accolades for her entrepreneurial accomplishments.

Salvador Perez Mendez has eight years of experience in the financial services profession, earning the diamond Legion Conventionist Award for each of those years.

Bryan Phang, BBA, AEPP, has a decade of financial services experience and served as an agency leader for seven years. He spearheads a group of 18 financial consultants and oversees a diverse clientele of nearly 1,000. Recently honored with the prestigious MDRT Culture of Excellence Diamond Agency Award, Phang is only one of five global agency leaders recognized for outstanding achievements in areas such as production, retention, recruitment, persistency and holistic personal development. His commitment to excellence and leadership distinguishes him as a trailblazer in the financial services profession.

Siriporn Phuttharak is the CEO of FIN Infinity Company as well as senior regional director and senior sales consultant for the Association of Life Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors, where she held the position of president for several years. As an investment advisor who specializes in stock and mutual funds, Phuttharak has received many financial services credentials throughout her 30-plus years in the profession and has served as an international guest lecturer.

Krits Pitimana-aree, LUTCF, ChLP, is an executive district director with 36 years of experience. He has qualified for the highest awards from his company, receiving distinct recognition for his service. Having served as president of his company's MDRT Chapter, Pitimana-aree is determined to improve the financial services profession and better serve society by helping to build the next generation of high-quality advisors.

Svetlana Plitin has achieved remarkable success since joining the financial services profession in 2014. Balancing her roles as wife, mother and businesswoman, Plitin brings unparalleled expertise as an international speaker, has been recognized as one of the top financial advisors in Lithuania and has consistently qualified for MDRT.

Sudeep Pooyath Balapeethambaran is the business head of agency and government alliances with PNB MetLife in India. He has 24 years of experience leading larger distribution channels by conceptualizing and executing sales strategies and people management, and has presented as the keynote speaker at many national and international conferences.

Alain Pérez Munoz is the founder and CEO of Hemisferio Financiero. He focuses on helping millennial clients understand the value of planning for their future.

Bin Qi is an active MDRT member volunteer, having served on many committees and spoken at several MDRT events over the years. She has also authored three publications that have garnered unanimous praise within the profession.

Alain Quennec, CFP, CIM, is known as “the explainer” by his clients because they consult with him before making any important decisions regarding their financial well-being. Quennec takes pride in guiding his clients along their journeys and helping them avoid mistakes that could jeopardize a successful outcome.

Ravi P. Rajpal is a certified coach and experienced worldwide speaker at conferences for financial advisors and students of management. His audiences have topped more than 9,000 attendees, and he is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.

Kevin Reidinger has been in the financial services profession for five years. He focuses on providing financial protection, planning and investing to clients by helping them make smart decisions to secure their financial futures. Reidinger believes in continuous self-improvement and enjoys learning more from his peers on topics such as estate planning, fee-based financial planning and solutions to complex protection.

Victor D. Reyes, CLU, ChFC, joined the financial services profession in 1975 and has received numerous company sales awards over the years. He has earned certificates as a retirement planning specialist from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and credentialed holistic financial coach from Columbia University.

Ana Sofía Rodríguez, MBA, is an associate director of Grupo Inversiones en Seguros, representing the second generation in the brokerage firm, which was founded by her parents more than 40 years ago. Rodriguez sees herself as a protector of dreams: Those of her family, her friends and her clients. Through insurance, she provides the necessary tools to safeguard client's assets. She was President of Club Kiwanis Las Perlas, a non-profit association, made up entirely of professional women. She has been active as an MDRT volunteer as a director and committee member and speaker at annual meetings. Rodriguez often gives presentations at seminars on topics such as personal image, brand promotion, digital marketing, and asset protection

Ana Sofía Rodríguez, MBA, is an associate director of Grupo Inversiones en Seguros and represents the second generation in the brokerage firm, which was founded by her parents more than 40 years ago. Rodriguez sees herself as a protector of dreams: those of her family, her friends and her clients. Through insurance, she provides the necessary tools to safeguard clients' assets. She was president of Club Kiwanis Las Perlas, a nonprofit association made up entirely of professional women, and has been an active MDRT member volunteer, serving as a director, committee member and speaker at several MDRT Annual Meetings. Rodriguez often gives presentations at seminars on topics such as personal image, brand promotion, digital marketing and asset protection.

Ericka Rodriguez, the author of the personal growth and leadership book “El Llamado de tu grandeza” (“The Call of Your Greatness”), has helped individuals and companies in more than 15 countries achieve their wellness goals — enabling them to lead happy and fulfilling personal and professional lives. In 2021, she received the Huellas del Istmo Award in the category of commitment to prosperity.

Gustavo Rojas Ramirez credits his success with making good first impressions, which has helped him establish solid relationships and trust with potential clients.

Ponlacha Rojlertjanya went from being a computer engineer to attaining MDRT-level production as a financial advisor and life insurance agent and has received accolades for his creation of an online market for sustainability.

Elke Rubach, LL.M., CLU, founder of Rubach Wealth, provides highly personalized support to her clients so they can become financially independent — an important position that her mother learned the hard way. Rubach speaks four languages, has a background in law, banking and finance, and is a sought-after speaker on wealth management, estate planning and philanthropy. She also is the founder of Fashion Heals for SickKids, which has raised more than USD 450,000 for pediatric cancer care and research since 2014.

Elke Rubach, LL.M., CLU, founder of Rubach Wealth, provides highly personalized support to her clients so they can become financially independent — an important position that her mother learned the hard way. Rubach speaks four languages, has a background in law, banking and finance, and is a sought-after speaker on wealth management, estate planning and philanthropy. She also is the founder of Fashion Heals for SickKids, which has raised more than $450,000 for pediatric cancer care and research since 2014.

Ted Rusinoff, from Stow, Ohio, USA, serves as managing partner at Wealth Design Partners and Hall-Green Agency, where he leads advisors and agents to better ways of meeting the needs of their clients. Rusinoff has spoken at the Advanced Association of Life Underwriters, The School of Life and The Best Practices Symposium as well as at many MDRT events. He served as the 2019 MDRT Foundation President and is an Excalibur Knight of the MDRT Foundation.