Focus Sessions

Fresh Perspectives

Timothy D. Clairmont, CFP, MSFS
John J. Demboski, CFP
Hamilton P.B. Poynor, CLU, AEP
Alain Quennec, CFP, CIM


This interactive session features some of the most innovative minds sharing their new, unique and fresh business ideas. Audience members will be encouraged to submit their questions via Twitter to help facilitate the sharing.

Marketing You

Mark Dorfman, CLU, ChFC, Moderator
David Allred
Leon L. Levy, CLU, RHU
Colin R. Parkin, DipFA, CeMap


One of the most important aspects of success is the ability to present yourself as a leading expert to potential clients. In this session, hear how fellow MDRT members are finding success with their marketing tactics.

Mastering the Art of Distance

Laurence V. Plummer Sr., LUTCF


This revealing presentation assists the attendee in how to develop a truly national financial services practice. Industry leader and 10-year Top of the Table member Plummer exposes how he has been able to successfully lead one of the largest national broker-dealers in production for the last seven out of the past 10 years from just one location. All this while typically never actually meeting with the potential client face to face more than once. Learn seminar selling, time management and effective follow-up at its very best!

Not Every Frog is a Prince … Be Careful What You Kiss

D. Kyle Atkins, CLU, CFP


There are many marketing options available for today’s advisors. We have kissed a lot of frogs, and we will present 10 actions that can be implemented immediately to better ensure you find something best suited to you.

Passion for Possibility

Jose A. Feliciano


Feliciano invites you to look at the world through his eyes – having learned the art of communication from two deaf parents, he has gone on to prove the American dream is alive and well and flourishing. “Passion for Possibility” gives insight into a mind that consistently answers each opportunity in life with an unwavering commitment to excellence, through commitment, communication and hidden opportunities.

Seven Secrets to Marketing Through CPAs in Estate Planning

William Nick Beynon
Simon Singer, CFP, RFC


Singer reveals his techniques of attracting and retaining CPAs to better market your estate planning practice for greater success, while Beynon will demonstrate why American families focus on liquidity rather than estate tax. Learn to leverage this new trend that is generating millions of dollars in life premium.

U.S. Health Care Update

Jennifer A. Borislow, CLU and Mark S. Gaunya, GBA


As changes continue to appear due to the Affordable Care Act, join us to stay up-to-date on the latest ways to accurately advise your clients today.