Garima Katiyar has been in the financial services profession for more than 16 years. She began her career as a trainer with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance before becoming a sales training manager at Reliance Nippon Life Insurance. In 2018, Katiyar decided to pursue her passion and transitioned to becoming a licensed financial consultant with HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.

Chin Soon Gan has coached thousands of financial professionals in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia on how to transition from product selling to serving clients in an advisory capacity. Gan discovered the secret to differentiating himself from other advisors — and significantly increasing his closing rate — is through analytical tools that appeal to logic and real-life stories that connect.

I-Chen Lee, CFP, graduated from Sun Yat-sen University with an MBA. She is currently the business manager of an insurance company in Taiwan Area. As a financial advisor and the main instructor of her company's training center, she is not only successful at guiding her clients to create a clear blueprint for their retirement but also with assisting her colleagues in helping their clients through easy-to-understand ways.

Wong Chi Sum joined AIA soon after graduation and has received many accolades for his accomplishments, such as winning the Distinguished Young Manager Award in Hong Kong, China, in 2022. Wong Chi Sum believes understanding how language and words affect our mind is the key to effective communication and, by creating images in the listener’s mind, he helps clients make decisions faster.

Glen Alexander Winata has become his clients’ trusted, go-to financial advisor because of the authenticity he consistently demonstrates. He has discovered unconventional ways to elevate his client relationships, including fine-tuning his personal branding approach, social media presence and the client experience he provides. Winata is the author of three books and a podcast, where he spreads his wisdom on personal branding for insurance professionals.

Jaslyn Ng, CLU, ChFC/S is a financial services director who has received top awards both as a financial consultant and a leader. In 2022, she won the Regional Digital Agent of the Year Award at the 7th Asia Trusted Life Agents and Advisers Awards ceremony, which spans 12 Asian countries. To date, Ng has managed more than 700 clients in wealth protection and accumulation, which resonates with her mission to protect lives, ensure children can continue their studies no matter what happens and help clients secure adequate retirement funds.

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 to help fellow advisors become qualified insurance professionals.

Trent Ng Ek Siong embarked on his financial services career with AIA in 2011. Within a short time, he climbed the managerial ranks, becoming one of the youngest managers at 23, associate director at 26 and director at 29. He has received many accolades for his decadelong streak of exceptional performance, and his unwavering commitment to values and fostering a robust organizational culture helped cultivate a powerhouse of 60 associates — resulting in his district being one of Singapore’s most successful.

Lam Pui Ka is a financial services advisor and active MDRT member in Malaysia. She has inspired more than 1,000 individuals and families to secure their futures through sound financial planning and has achieved many achievements during her career.

Shirley Lim-Yam, ChFC, CLU, has been in the financial services profession for more than 29 years, consistently winning company awards. She builds her business on relationships, with a focus on serving high-net-worth clients, and specializes in legacy planning, risk management and retirement planning. She is a sought-after speaker on various financial topics and enjoys coaching high achievers to help them build on their strengths and performance.