Matt Church has been instigating, motivating, disrupting, educating, researching and innovating for more than 20 years. He was recognized as Australian Speaker of the Year in 2014 and was recently named one of the top 10 motivational speakers globally. As founder of Thought Leaders Global, Church’s mission is to demonstrate and educate on the exceptional power of thought leadership as a driving solution to the key business issues facing 21st century organizations. As a prolific author and serial entrepreneur, he uses his own story, in-depth research and extensive thought leadership to inspire and challenge people to think.

Eric Feng is a globally recognized speaker and trainer in the insurance industry. 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, stay future-ready, stand out and build stronger client relationships — ironically, to become even more human. He has worked with more than 100 insurance companies across 38 countries, is a successful entrepreneur, runs three seven-figure businesses and reaches more than a million followers across social media, using his platform to inspire, educate and spark meaningful conversations.

Matthew Luhn may not be a familiar name, but his 30-year career as an animator, writer and storyboard artist speaks for itself. After a childhood spent drawing with his dad, Luhn attended Walt Disney’s CalArt animation program, where a short film he created landed him a job on The Simpsons. He then accepted a position offered by Steve Jobs at Pixar Animation Studios. Two decades later, he helps businesses tell their own brand story and develop their teams’ storytelling skills. Author of “The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood Storytelling in Business and Beyond,” Luhn provides tools to immediately activate storytelling skills for business success.

Matthew Emerzian has been on a mission for the past 15 years to create a world where everyone embraces how much and why they matter — to themselves, their relationships, their companies and their communities. As founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit that has impacted millions of lives nationwide, Emerzian created a methodology that centers on “mattering” being at the heart of everything. He is the bestselling author of four books and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, sharing his journey to rediscover his life’s purpose after realizing what he thought mattered actually didn’t.

Peggy Tsai, RFP, CCFP, served as the 2023 MDRT President and is a Diamond Knight of the MDRT Foundation and a member of its Inner Circle Society. Tsai, an advisor with Shin Kong Life Insurance Co., has won the award for No. 1 sales achievement in her company for seven consecutive years. Tsai has held numerous volunteer leadership positions for MDRT, including Divisional Vice President of Membership Communications Committee (MCC) Division 2, MCC Region Chair and MCC Zone Chair. Tsai has also volunteered in several capacities for MDRT’s meetings and has presented at the MDRT Annual Meeting. In addition to her MDRT involvement, Tsai has spoken to numerous audiences of financial professionals and has contributed to industry publications in her region.

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Randy L. Scritchfield, CFP, LUTCF, was the 2022 MDRT President. He is also an MDRT Foundation Excalibur Knight, a member of its Inner Circle Society and has served on its Board of Trustees. Scritchfield is founder and president of Montgomery Financial Group, a retirement planning firm. His extensive MDRT volunteer history includes serving on MDRT’s Management Council six times and as a Committee Chair nine times. Among his leadership roles, Scritchfield has served as Top of the Table Divisional Vice President and Advisory Board Chair and Divisional Vice President of Annual Meeting Program Development. Scritchfield has also spoken at numerous MDRT Annual Meetings and Top of the Table Annual Meetings, as well as internationally on behalf of MDRT.

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Lim Yee Von has 12 years of experience in financial services at Prudential Malaysia Assurance Berhad, where she specializes in crafting family legacies for parents who prioritize their children’s futures. As a second-generation insurance professional, working with families who share her values deeply resonates with her. She holds a bachelor’s degree in applied finance, is a three-time qualifier for the President’s Club Award — the highest prestige in her company for the top 10 wealth advisors in the nation — and has served in leadership roles within various charitable organizations.

Ian Green, Dip PFS, was the 2021 MDRT President and 2017 Top of the Table Global Council Member and Advisory Board Chair. He runs a family-owned financial planning firm and, as an advocate of the Whole Person concept, attributes much of his success to what he learns from MDRT.

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Pearlyn Koh, ChFC, has utilized her communications major to help her convey complex financial planning ideas more effectively with prospects. She is selective with her market and has created opportunities to protect families and businesses, reassuring them of the importance of working with her on their financial plans.

Thian Lung Jong founded the nonprofit organization "Bring It On!" in 2019 and continues to actively give back to the community. He is the author and co-author of three books and has spoken at more than 80 events worldwide. He is on the MDRT Foundation Board of Trustees and served as Global Council Member of the 2024 MDRT Annual Meeting Program General Arrangments Division .