Sponsorship Prospectus

All sponsorship booths in the ConneXion Zone are sold. There is no additional sponsorship availability in the ConneXion Zone.

The Top of the Table Annual Meeting is your opportunity to be in front of an attentive, high-performing audience. This meeting provides attendees education and inspiration through the exchange of advanced sales, marketing and practice management ideas, and the development of interpersonal relationships among the world’s leading financial producers.

About MDRT
Founded in 1927, the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of more than 38,000 of the world's leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 450 companies in 74 countries. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.

MDRT's Top of the Table is an exclusive forum for the world's most successful insurance and financial services professionals. Top of the Table qualifiers are committed to providing exemplary client service while displaying the highest degrees of ethical practice and professional knowledge.

Value beyond a booth
Our sponsorship opportunities allow your organization to have more than just a presence at the Top of the Table Annual Meeting. You are invited to attend all of the sessions and events, and have full access to Top of the Table attendees.

  • Enjoy full access to the meeting
  • Network and develop powerful relationships with industry leaders and top producers
  • Arrange meetings with the best in the industry
  • Attract new business by introducing your products and services to the world’s best producers

2013 Meeting Attendee Demographics
The typical Top of the Table Annual Meeting attendee is like no other entrepreneur you will meet.

  • Members in attendance: 292
  • Total attendance including sponsors, members, spouses and guests: 545
  • U.S. attendees: 71%
  • Average commission: USD 949,166
  • Average premium: USD 2,760,514
  • Average income: USD 1,459,683
  • Highly successful with extensive financial planning and advisory experience
  • Serve, influence, and provide premium advice to high-net-worth clients
  • Work within powerful circles
  • Extremely motivated and active individuals
  • Committed to continued professional development



Basic Sponsorship Package Cost: USD 10,000

  • One (1) 1-meter GEM counter with lockable storage in the ConneXion Zone®
  • Two (2) bar stools
  • One (1) pop-up banner – 59” x 79” with 4-color custom graphics, including stand and case (to own); high-resolution artwork due by August 1, 2014; top of booth graphic allocated to company logo and name
  • Two (2) meeting registrations for company representatives, with full meeting access
  • Recognition in meeting communications and promotional materials (subject to deadlines)
  • Company name, contact info and logo with website listed on meeting Web page and on-site program book (subject to deadlines)
  • Pre-meeting attendee list provided 30 days prior to meeting

Main Platform Speaker Package Cost: USD 10,000 + speaker fee

  • Sponsorship of one (1) Main Platform speaker (speaker to be selected by MDRT)
  • Company representative to introduce sponsored speaker (introduction to be written by MDRT)
  • One (1) 1-meter GEM counter with lockable storage in the ConneXion Zone®
  • Two (2) bar stools
  • One (1) pop-up banner – 59” x 79” with 4-color custom graphics, including stand and case; high-resolution artwork due by August 1, 2014; top of booth graphic allocated to company logo and name; MDRT to ship materials to sponsor’s office (within the U.S.) post-meeting
  • Four (4) meeting registrations for company representatives, with full meeting access
  • Recognition in meeting communications and promotional materials (subject to deadlines)
  • Company name, contact info and logo with website listed on meeting Web page and on-site program book (subject to deadlines)
  • Pre-meeting attendee list provided 30 days prior to meeting
  • One (1) complimentary Round the Table magazine subscription
  • Logo printed on notepad in portfolio given to all attendees

Spotlight Session Package* Cost: USD 20,000

  • Participation in a unique presentation (Spotlight Session) illustrating how a member can incorporate your product or service into their business
  • One (1) 1-meter GEM counter with lockable storage in the ConneXion Zone
  • Two (2) bar stools
  • One (1) pop-up banner – 59” x 79” with 4-color custom graphics, including stand and case; high-resolution artwork due by August 1, 2014; top of booth graphic allocated to company logo and name; MDRT to ship materials to sponsor’s office (within the U.S.) post-meeting
  • Four (4) meeting registrations for company representatives, with full meeting access
  • Recognition in meeting communications and promotional materials (subject to deadlines)
  • Company name, contact info and logo with website listed on meeting Web page and on-site program book (subject to deadlines)
  • Pre-meeting attendee list provided 30 days prior to meeting
  • One (1) complimentary Round the Table magazine subscription
  • Logo printed on notepad in portfolio given to all attendees

*Spotlight Sessions take place in meeting rooms during a Focus Session time slot at a four-session maximum.

 Happy Hour Suite Package** Cost: USD 20,000

  • Host a one-hour “Happy Hour” reception for meeting attendees, to interact, share ideas and talk more in-depth about your products and services
  • One (1) 1-meter GEM counter with lockable storage in the ConneXion Zone®
  • Two (2) bar stools
  • One (1) pop-up banner – 59” x 79” with 4-color custom graphics, including stand and case; high-resolution artwork due by August 1, 2014; top of booth graphic allocated to company logo and name; MDRT to ship materials to sponsor’s office (within the U.S.) post-meeting
  • Four (4) meeting registrations for company representatives, with full meeting access
  • Recognition in meeting communications and promotional materials (subject to deadlines)
  • Company name, contact info and logo with website listed on meeting Web page and on-site program book (subject to deadlines)
  • One (1) complimentary Round the Table magazine subscription
  • Logo printed on notepad in portfolio given to all attendees

** Four (4) sponsor maximum. Note: Décor and food are the responsibility of the sponsor.

 Wi-Fi Package*** Cost: USD 15,000

  • Sponsorship of one (1) day of Internet access for all Top of the Table Annual Meeting attendees
  • Recognition signage and promotional slide on the Main Platform
  • One (1) 1-meter counter with lockable storage in the ConneXion Zone®
  • Two (2) bar stools
  • One (1) pop-up banner – 59” x 79” with 4-color custom graphics, including stand and case; high-resolution artwork due by August 1, 2014; top of booth graphic allocated to company logo and name; MDRT to ship materials to sponsor’s office (within the U.S.) post-meeting
  • Two (2) meeting registrations for company representatives, with full meeting access
  • Recognition in meeting communications and promotional materials (subject to deadlines)
  • Company name, contact info and logo with website listed on meeting Web page and on-site program book (subject to deadlines)
  • One (1) complimentary Round the Table magazine subscription
  • Logo printed on notepad in portfolio given to all attendees

*** Four (4) sponsor maximum for daily sponsorship (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday). Sponsors may request an exclusive sponsorship.

 For full details about sponsorship packages, click here for a printer-friendly sponsorship prospectus and agreement.

Application Process
Once you receive the prospectus and agreement, please complete and return the sponsorship application, along with a 50-word description of your company and product or service, by March 7, 2014.

Click here to download Sponsorship Agreement Form

Sponsorship Selection
The sponsorship selection process begins March 14, 2014. The Top of the Table Industry Relations Committee will review and approve submissions after this date. Approved sponsors will be notified in writing. Mail or fax your sponsorship application, including company and product description, to:

Million Dollar Round Table
Attn: Diane Waligurski, MDRT Meeting Planner
325 West Touhy Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068 USA
+1 847.993.4921
dwaligurski@mdrt.org

2013 Top of the Table Sponsors

Agency ONE
Allianz Life
AVIVA USA
AXA Equitable
Clarity 2 Prosperity Advisory Group
Columbus Life Insurance Company
Coventry
Crump Life Insurance Services
Dressander & Associates Inc.
Financial Independence Group (FIG)
First Heartland Capital Inc.
John Hancock
LifePro Financial Services Inc.
Lincoln Financial Group
Matson Money
MetLife
NFP
Prudential Financial Inc.
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