Márta Borbála Király is a highly accomplished financial services professional with over a decade of industry experience. A 9-year MDRT member and 5-time Top of the Table qualifier, she specializes in working with High-Net-Worth clients, guiding business owners through complex financial decisions and wealth strategies. A renowned speaker, Márta has shared her insights at major MDRT events, captivating audiences of up to 14,000 financial professionals. She is known for breaking down sophisticated financial concepts into actionable steps that advisors can implement to elevate their practices. She actively mentors the next generation of advisors, empowering them with the knowledge and mindset needed to achieve Top of the Table success.

Her commitment extends to philanthropy as well—she is an active supporter of the MDRT Foundation, dedicating time and resources to global charitable initiatives.

W.J. Rossi is a Partner at Koss Olinger where he began his financial services career in 1997 after earning Degrees in Finance and Economics from the University of Florida. Soon after, he obtained both the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designations. Koss Olinger is ranked in the top 200 RIA's in the United States by Forbes.

W.J.'s areas of expertise are investment management, estate planning, and creating income distribution strategies during retirement. He spends time mentoring young advisors, and helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Additionally, W.J. is the past Chair of MDRT's Top of the Table, and has spoken at broker-dealer conferences and industry conferences such as the Million Dollar Round Table annual meeting. He is active in the community serving on the multiple charity boards.

Tim Clairmont is a successful entrepreneur in the Financial Services Industry. Based in Portland, Oregon, Tim began his career in 1997 and soon after founded Clear Financial Partners®, Inc. – his holistic financial planning business. There he incubated the concept of the ClearFP® Clock™ and the ClearFP Income Plan™ which he shares in his international practice development ClearFP® Advisor Program™.

Tim is a best-selling author, a renowned public speaker, and the current Treasurer of the MDRT Foundation. Known by many of his MDRT Friends as “Mr. Spreadsheet”, Tim’s current Life Goal is to teach one billion people Something Smart About Money.

David Braithwaite is a financial adviser and director of Citrus Financial, a multi-award-winning UK-based firm driven by the ethos: “We want you feeling better off from having met us.” With over 30 years of experience in financial services—having started his career in 1994—David blends deep expertise with creativity and humour to make personal finance engaging and accessible for all.

David is a regular weekly guest contributor on BBC radio as the "Money Mentor" and a go-to “financial guru” for other BBC shows. He has also appeared on television both in the UK and globally. As a sought-after speaker, David has delivered talks at conferences worldwide to audiences of up to 14,000, contributed to numerous podcasts, and had work published in two books in Australia.

In addition to his work at Citrus, David co-owns two other related businesses and is an Associate Coach with Strategic Coach, a leading entrepreneurial coaching program, where he helps business owners achieve greater success and balance in their lives.

David is dedicated to sharing practical strategies—with a touch of humour—that help advisers build stronger connections and make a lasting impact on their clients, teams, and the communities they serve.

Sandro Forte, FCII, FPFS, CFP is the recipient of over 40 awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to financial services and philanthropy, having raised over $30m for numerous charities. As well as being one of the worlds most successful advisers he is also a renowned speaker, author (his book ‘Dare To Be Different is one of the best selling books of all time in financial services) as well as a success coach, helping more than one million advisers, across 93 countries, become more successful. He has served MDRT in various leadership roles, including DVP and PDC Chair. He is the current MDRT Foundation President.

Solomon Hicks is an internationally sought after speaker, career coach, and consultant. With 54 years in the business, Sol is showing no signs of slowing down as he continues to add exciting and inspiring chapters to his already remarkable life. Most recently he launched Hicks Global Institute, a worldwide training community for advisors and sales professionals everywhere. He is a life and qualifying member of MDRT for 37 years, a 26-time COT member, and TOT qualifier for 26 consecutive years. Believing his success is transferable, Sol mentors more than 150 agents worldwide.

Godfrey Phillips is a highly esteemed financial adviser with over 47 years of experience. He is internationally recognized as an industry leader and sought-after speaker, viewing his career as an opportunity to be a life changer by always working in his client's best interest. In 1994, he received the Lifewriter of the Year Award for superior performance, and in 2007, he was honored with the Michael Murphy Award, the highest accolade from the Australian Financial Adviser's Association (AFA), for his lifetime achievement and extraordinary service.

Godfrey is a 41-year Life and Honour Roll member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), where he has held various leadership roles, including Ambassador, Divisional Vice President, and Chair of the Leadership Board. In 2015, the MDRT's highest award for outstanding service in Australia was named the "Collins/Phillips" MDRT Award in his honor. At the 2019 Sydney MDRT Global Conference, he was honored to carry the MDRT flag at the Opening Ceremony.

Godfrey is a former international hockey player and coach for over 50 years and received the Order Of Australia Medal OAM for outstanding service to hockey in Australia.

Gregory B. Gagne, ChFC, is the 2025 Immediate Past President of MDRT. He is a 25-year MDRT member with 20 Court of the Table and 16 Top of the Table qualifications. Gagne has served in multiple roles on the MDRT Executive Committee since 2021. He previously served as Top of the Table Global Council Member and Advisory Board Chair in 2020 and as Program Development Division Global Council Member in 2019. He also has served on the Board of Trustees of the MDRT Foundation, for which he is an Excalibur Knight and a member of its Inner Circle Society.

Jaslyn Ng made a bold career switch at the age of 33 in 2017, leaving her role as a Global HR Director to become a Financial Consultant. Today, she is a Financial Services Director and an 8-time MDRT member with 3x TOT and 5x COT qualifications. Jaslyn has received numerous accolades, including the Asia Trusted Life Agent & Advisers Award Insurance Agent of the Year 2024 and the Digital Agent/Leader of the Year 2022. In 2023, she was honored as the Elite Women of the Year by Insurance Business Asia.

Jaslyn is a highly sought-after speaker, having shared her expertise on over 90 occasions at international, regional, and local platforms. Notable speaking engagements include the 2025 MDRT Annual Meeting in Miami, the 2024 MDRT Global Conference in Dubai, and the MDRT Regional Roadshow on Branding alongside Mr. John F. Nichols. She was also a main platform speaker at the 2023 MDRT Global Conference in Singapore, which had the largest turnout of 7,500 attendees.

In 2024, Jaslyn was awarded the LinkedIn Top Voice, an invitation-only program featuring global experts. On a personal note, she is a single mother of two, practices yoga daily, and is an Aikido Brown Belt practitioner.

Candice graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, majoring in Business (Marketing) in 2015. She worked at an e-commerce firm Shopee, for a year before becoming a financial consultant at Prudential Assurance Corporation Singapore (PACS) in 2016. She did her MDRT in 2018 and 2019, followed by her COT in 2020. Her management journey started in July 2021 where she did a double promotion and is now promoted to a Financial Services Director. Stepping into management has allowed her to source and train budding consultants. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, speaking and building her online presence on Instagram.

Victoria Lim Meow Lih, hailing from Johor and starting her career in Penang. She graduated from the University Science of Malaysia (USM) with a B. Tech (Hons) in Food Technology and holds several industrial qualifications, including LUTCF, RFC, AMTC, and Life Planning Advisor. Victoria began her career as a life insurance advisor in August 1993 and was promoted to Group Manager within 5.5 years. Her philosophy centers on excellence in both personal sales and agency development.

Victoria's notable achievements include being a finalist for the 2022 Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Award - Insurance Agency Leader of the Year, co-authoring the book "BIG CASE" in 2021, and being featured on Penang's 1st Bridge Billboard as Great Eastern NR Female Top Manager from 2022 to 2025. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from ASIA E UNIVERSITY.

Victoria has been a speaker at various prestigious events, including the 2023 MDRT Annual Meeting in Nashville and the 2024 MDRT Global Conference. She received numerous awards such as the TOT, COT, and MDRT Builder Awards, and the IMM International Dragon Award. Her motto is, "Go As Far As You Can, Let There Be No Regrets In Life."

Joy Agatha, CIEM joined the financial services profession in 2015 as an insurance rookie. Attending MDRT Day Indonesia reframed her perspective on insurance and changed how she approaches clients. Since then, Agatha has achieved various awards, showcasing her dedication and expertise in the field. She also enjoys working with her husband, currently leading 18 leaders – 9 are MDRT members too, to help fellow advisors become qualified insurance professionals.

Augustine Seah entered the financial services industry at 24 after his family’s financial stability collapsed due to his father’s late-stage cancer. Enduring extreme stress, he was hospitalized 12 times in his first two years but turned adversity into motivation. By 26, he transitioned into agency management, and by 29, he became the Top Agency Leader.

A decorated professional, Augustine is a 10x Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Member, 3x Court of the Table Member, 4x Multi-Million Dollar Group Agency Leader, 7x Multi-Million Dollar Agency Leader, and a Premier Summit Group Agency Leader. His expertise in strategic planning, branding, and agency management has set him apart.

He leads a dynamic organization structured around six core departments, driving consistent industry-leading performance. His innovative leadership and ability to build cross-functional teams have made him a force in financial services. Committed to mentorship, he continues to cultivate a culture of resilience, innovation, and integrity, shaping the next generation of financial professionals.

Subhas Nathan graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1997 with a degree in Physics. He holds several professional qualifications, including BSC, CFP, and ChFC. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated excellence, qualifying for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) 22 times and leading a Multi-Million Dollar Agency.

He is the leader of the Eminence Group with over 200 Advisers, showcasing his dedication and expertise in the financial services industry. He has also made significant contributions as a coach and mentor, guiding 16 MDRT qualifiers in 2019. His leadership has resulted in impressive achievements for the team, with 32 MDRT, 4 COT, and 1 TOT qualifiers in 2020; 38 MDRT and 3 COT qualifiers in 2021; 50 MDRT and 1 COT qualifiers in 2022; and 52 MDRT qualifiers in 2023. The Eminence Group Vision is to Transform every life to live with Incredible Purpose, Passion and Wealth.

Subhas's commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire and mentor others have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the financial services industry.

Chi Teng is a renowned industry leader and speaker celebrated for his honesty and integrity. His unique talent lies in simplifying complex concepts, making him a master communicator. Qualifying 18 x MDRT, with 7x COT, he specializes in helping doctors, lawyers and business owners achieve financial freedom on their terms. Chi Teng didn’t start his career in the high-net-worth market, but his consistent top-level performance as a top sales producer propelled him to the position of Financial Services Director where he recruits and trains a high-performing agency while still maintaining a top-level personal production, year after year. Achieving MDRT Culture of Excellence Award – Gold, 9x Million Dollar Agency Leader and 4x Multi-Million Dollar Agency Leader, Chi Teng enjoys mentoring and guiding the next generation of financial consultants, to achieve greater happiness and joy

Eszylfie Taylor is a 21-year MDRT member with 16 Court of the Table and 12 Top of the Table qualifications. He is the founder and president of Taylor Insurance and Financial Services, where he serves individuals, business owners, athletes, celebrities and high-net-worth families. He attended Concordia University on a basketball scholarship and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business management. After a standout career as an advisor at New York Life, where he achieved Chairman's Cabinet (top 50 out of 13,000), Taylor began his journey as an independent advisor and entrepreneur. He has served on several charity boards and founded his own nonprofit, Future Stars, where he instills in underserved youth the tools he uses to achieve success: hard work, perseverance, integrity and sacrifice.

Park Pio is a distinguished professional in the insurance industry, recognized as a Qualifying Life Member with 13 MDRT and 4 COT qualifications. He has held numerous leadership roles within the MDRT Global Leadership, including Chair of the Annual Meeting PGA Division for 2024-2025 and Director for 2023-2024. Park has also been a member of various committees, such as the Membership Division and the Leadership and Volunteer Development Committee.

In addition to his global roles, Park has been actively involved in the MDRT Korea Chapter, serving as Chair of the Audit Committee in 2025 and holding various leadership positions since 2013. He is a sought-after speaker, having presented at prestigious events like the MDRT Annual Meetings, MDRT Korea Day, and international conferences.

Park's insurance career spans over a decade with MetLife Korea, where he served as an Executive FSR and internal trainer. He is a member of the MetLife President’s Council and a Certified Insurance Consultant (CIC) with the Korea Life Insurance Association. Currently, Park is an independent agent and the founder of Retain Advisors, continuing to make significant contributions to the industry through his expertise and leadership.

James is an award-winning Financial Adviser and Financial Services Director, renowned for his advisory-based planning methods that help his team and clients achieve financial freedom. He developed the unique 4C principles of Consolidation, Clarity, Choices, and Control to guide clients with easy-to-understand strategies for financial success.

James's notable achievements include winning the Singapore Financial Planner of the Year Award in 2018, being a finalist for the Asia Adviser’s Network Asia’s Insurance Agent of the Year in 2019, and being featured in Singapore’s news media (Channel 8 News) as an authority on financial planning. A firm believer in mentoring and training, James is an MDRT Mentor and appointed trainer for financial advisers, banks, and Premier Banking bankers. He regularly gives back to the community through television interviews, pro-bono talks in schools, and community events.

With 20 years in financial services, James is a Life Member and 12-time qualifying MDRT member, as well as a Court of the Table and Top of the Table qualifying member. He has groomed one TOT qualifier and four MDRT qualifying members in his agency. James is also a sought-after guest speaker at various organizations across Asia.

Lilis holds an MBA in Marketing Management from the University of Wales, UK, and has been an MDRT Qualifying member since 2020. They She has achieved numerous accolades, including MDRT in 2020 and 2023, TOT in 2021 and COT in 2022 and 2024. Their expertise spans 18 years at Maybank and Islamic Investment Bank, focusing on Sales Marketing, Training Development, LEAP 30 Transformation Project Management, and Investment Product Development.

Joining Etiqa Agency force in 2012 as a Corporate Agent, she quickly established themselves as a top performer, earning the title of Top Agent for Etiqa Family Takaful in 2021 and 1st Runner Up Agent at the Malaysian Takaful Association. In 2022, she participated in the COT Ageas Conference. Additionally, Lilis served as MDRT Ambassador for the Central Region in 2023 and co-authored the sales book "25 Secret Closing Big Cases for Takaful and Insurance" (Bahasa Malaysia version).

Lilis has qualified for numerous agency incentive trips to destinations such as Italy, Dubai, Mecca, Hong Kong, the Balkans, Switzerland, Greece, and Budapest. She is also a sought-after guest speaker at regional, agency, and agents' association levels, having attended MDRT meetings in Boston (2022), Nashville (2023), and Vancouver (2024).

David King is a leading expert in sales storytelling, having trained close to 30,000 sales professionals globally and spoken at the MDRT Global Conference. He has worked with AIA, Prudential, Manulife, and Great Eastern, helping advisors sell more without selling harder. His proven storytelling program drives rapid sales growth, generating exponential results for clients by enhancing their ability to captivate, connect, and convert both online and offline.

Ken Stearns is a seasoned public speaker with nearly three decades of diverse global experience in the insurance industry. His speaking engagements are marked by a unique style of storytelling tailored to resonate with each audience member. Having delivered thousands of presentations worldwide, he has garnered attention through his podcasting journey, recording over 500 episodes across three distinct platforms covering topics from Mental Health, Business Leadership, and personal human stories of overcoming adversity.

Throughout his corporate tenure, Ken has had the privilege of working with and observing hundreds of CEOs and thousands of leaders, both during the most adverse and difficult times and in moments of ease. This exposure has provided him with tremendous insight, which, combined with his corporate background, fuels his forthcoming book, "Dear Leaders." In this book, Ken shares letters addressed to leaders, offering guidance on creating a vision, executing it, empowering people through communication and adaptability, and building resilient teams.

Transitioning from the corporate sphere at the age of 60, Ken ventured into hosting impactful podcasts like "The Jar Podcast," "Mental Health Today," and “The Humanist,” offering real insights on human resilience, mental health, and leadership, while also bringing a wealth of experience to revolutionize team dynamics and leadership paradigms through initiatives like "Jar Works" and the "Jar Works Leadership Program."

Eric Feng is a globally recognized speaker and trainer in the insurance industry, helping agents and leaders stay future-ready. During COVID, he taught professionals how to acquire clients through social media. Now, in the age of AI, he’s empowering them with cutting-edge tools to boost productivity, stand out, and build stronger client relationships—ironically, to become even more human. His speaking journey took off in 2014 with his MDRT debut in Asia, earning a standing ovation. Since then, he’s worked with over 100 insurance companies across 38 countries, transforming how agents attract and retain clients. Beyond training top agents and leaders, he also works closely with CEOs and insurance associations, earning deep respect within the industry and amplifying his impact. Many of his mentees have gone on to become top producers and influential leaders in their companies.

Aside from his contributions to the insurance industry, Eric is a successful entrepreneur, running three 7-figures businesses and earning multiple accolades, including recognition as one of JCI’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Singapore and one of NUS’s Ten Most Outstanding Alumni. An advocate for mental health, he reaches over a million followers across social media, using his platform to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful conversations. A firm believer in using influence for good, Eric is dedicated to helping others achieve success—not just in business, but in life.

Saifedean Ammous is an internationally best-selling independent economist, author, and educator. In 2018, Ammous authored The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, the best-selling book on bitcoin, which sold more than a million copies in 38 languages. In 2021, he published The Fiat Standard: The Debt Slavery Alternative to Human Civilization, available in 26 languages. In 2023, Saifedean published Principles of Economics, a comprehensive textbook in economics in the Austrian school tradition, published in 14 languages. Saifedean teaches courses on the economics of bitcoin, and economics in the Austrian school tradition, on his online learning platform Saifedean.com, and also hosts The Bitcoin Standard Podcast.

Saifedean was a professor of Economics at the Lebanese American University from 2009 to 2019. He holds a PhD in Sustainable Development from Columbia University, a Masters in Development Management from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut.

Cyrus Chung is the Founder and Legacy Planning Coach at CC Legacy Planning Institute Limited. He holds a BA, FLMI, NLPP, GBA Fellow, STEP Affiliate, and is an Associate Estate Planning Practitioner and Family Legacy Facilitator. Cyrus graduated from York University in Canada in 1986 and has since dedicated over three decades to the Hong Kong life insurance industry, serving in senior management roles at Prudential, AIA, AXA, Sun Life Financial, and FWD. His expertise lies in training, development, and distribution management.

In 2004, Cyrus developed an interest in estate planning, leading to extensive case studies and learning. He earned the International Trust Management Diploma from the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) in 2015, further enhancing his skills in estate planning with a focus on local culture. After retiring in 2021, he founded CC Legacy Planning Institute (CCLPI) and launched the "Certificate in Legacy Planning (CLP)" program in 2022.

In 2023, CCLPI became a Recognised Centre by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), and the CLP program received a Level 3 training qualification. Cyrus's outstanding training delivery earned him the TQUK Excellence Award - Assessor category in 2024, marking a significant achievement in his career.

Nadia Wijatno joined insurance business as a fresh graduate in 2008. From serving fellow first jobbers to professionals, entrepreneurs and their families, she has amassed a clientele base of more than 1,000 and achieved MDRT Life Member and 5x Court to the Table. Being a believer of continual education, she has attained ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter). She is a strong advocate of MDRT Whole Person Concept and currently serves as the company's MDRT chief ambassador, a mentor as well as a committee member in Singapore's local MDRT community.

With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, I have long served as a Senior Business Director, demonstrating exceptional team management skills and performance-driving capabilities. I specialize in building high-performance teams and have successfully cultivated over 50 MDRT, COT, and TOT members. I have also been an MDRT member myself.

Wu Hong is a distinguished leader in the insurance industry, with 28 years of extensive experience. As the Chief Marketing Officer of Taiping Life Insurance Sichuan Branch, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic vision. Wu Hong is also a veteran of Taiping Life Insurance Sichuan Branch, where he has made significant contributions over the years. Under his leadership, the team has grown to 3,500 members and has achieved remarkable success.

His outstanding achievements and dedication have been recognized with numerous accolades. He has received the prestigious Platinum Dragon Award from the International Dragon Awards (IDA) and has been named one of Sichuan Province’s Top Ten Insurance Stars. In addition, he is an elite member of the China Insurance Marketing Forum and has been honored with the Forbes RFP China Top 100 Insurance Elite & Outstanding Contribution Award. His exemplary service has also been acknowledged by China Taiping Insurance Group, earning him the Special Contribution Award and Third-Class Merit Award. He is also distinguished as the only member to have achieved 22 consecutive championship titles at the Taiping Life Insurance Summit, a testament to his unwavering excellence and leadership.

Wu Hong’s career is marked by impressive accomplishments. Since 2008, he has achieved seven instances of personal insurance premiums exceeding one million RMB and ten instances surpassing ten million RMB. His consistent breakthroughs highlight his exceptional stability and strength in the industry.

Sencan Biçikçi continues to create new stories in his career as one of the inspiring professionals in life insurance. Although he experienced difficulties and uncertainties at the beginning of his career, he changed his perspective and dedicated himself to development. Thanks to his perseverance and openness to change, he has proven his expertise in the sector by winning 2 COTs, 1 MDRT and 2 consecutive Turkey First Prizes in the field of life insurance within AgeSA.

Emine Ataman, one of the top performing professionals in the insurance industry, has achieved extraordinary successes in her 3 years AgeSA career. She became COT 2 times in a row in 2023-2024. She continues with her belief in unity and solidarity and her passion for her work.