Suranjith Godagama, CIAM, Cert CII, is a senior business associate with 32 years of leadership experience. He leads a team of 40 independent advisors and specializes in financial planning, training and coaching, leadership, recruiting and performance management. In addition to holding many leadership positions, including senior agency leader, team manager, head of field training and head of bancassurance, Godagama has also received accolades for his accomplishments and professional certifications throughout his financial services career.

Elijah Tan is associate director at PFPFA and has been in financial services for three years, specializing in estate planning and analytical financial planning. His previous experience includes working in financial controls and quantitative finance. Tan graduated with first-class honors and as a valedictorian candidate from Singapore Management University with a double degree in economics and psychology. He has served as a keynote speaker across other agencies and has received awards for his accomplishments, such as the International Dragon Award, and was nominated for Financial Agent of the Year.

Christine Zhao is a financial advisor and director of Maxicare Financial Services Ltd. With more than 10 years of experience specializing in life and health insurance, she is known for building client-centered systems that combine clarity, empathy and structure. A nine-year International Dragon Award winner, Zhao currently serves as New Zealand North Island Chair on MDRT’s MCC.

Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP, worked as a financial advisor for 28 years before selling her successful wealth management business. A sought-after speaker and a money expert, Rogin has trained thousands of financial advisors and entrepreneurs around the world, helping them increase their wealth, expand their businesses and improve their relationships with money so they can lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

Tomas Skvarenina is a partner at Partners Group SK and has 23 years of experience in the financial services profession, with more than 18 years in leadership. He holds a degree in business and marketing from the University of Economics and is responsible for leading 250 people across Slovakia and Bulgaria. As an experienced director who is skilled in negotiation, leading teams, mentoring and business planning, Skvarenina creates and develops distribution channels for financial products and services.

Yoshiko Kadono represents K.K. Risk Management Laboratory. She specializes in business succession consultation with 10 years of experience in the business. Formerly, she was a receptionist at an ophthalmic clinic. While with MetLife, she won the National Championship of Money Seminar Award.

Star Bobatoon, Esq., is a powerhouse keynote speaker, AI-certified communication and storytelling coach, and dynamic facilitator on a mission to amplify voices and transform how leaders connect and inspire. Former performer and attorney turned speaker, Bobatoon blends legal precision with stage presence to make communication unforgettable. She’s worked with brands like Toyota, the Washington Nationals and WWF, helping professionals deliver impactful messages, build presence, and lead with confidence and clarity.

Suranjith Godagama, CIAM, Cert CII, is a senior business associate with 32 years of leadership experience. He leads a team of 40 independent advisors and specializes in financial planning, training and coaching, leadership, recruiting and performance management. In addition to holding many leadership positions, including senior agency leader, team manager, head of field training and head of bancassurance, Godagama has also received accolades for his accomplishments and professional certifications throughout his financial services career.

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Jenkins Halili is a senior sales manager at Zurich International Life and has more than 10 years of experience in the financial services profession, with several years in leadership. Halili holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and worked with brokerage and advisory firms prior to joining Zurich. With specialties in advisor development, coaching and building an MDRT-focused culture, Halili has been recognized multiples times for peak performance and service excellence.

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Chi Teng Han, CIAM, ChFC/S, is a financial services director at Prudential Assurance Company Singapore Pte Ltd. Han earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Southampton, received the Diamond Agency MDRT Culture of Excellence Award in 2025 and the Gold Agency MDRT Culture of Excellence Award in 2024 as well as many other accolades within his company. He has spoken at various MDRT Days and at other events within the financial services profession.

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Tomas Skvarenina is a partner at Partners Group SK and has 23 years of experience in the financial services profession, with more than 18 years in leadership. He holds a degree in business and marketing from the University of Economics and is responsible for leading 250 people across Slovakia and Bulgaria. As an experienced director who is skilled in negotiation, leading teams, mentoring and business planning, Skvarenina creates and develops distribution channels for financial products and services.

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Romel Rivera Garganera is a certified financial planner who started from ground zero and has become a top advisor as well as an international speaker across Singapore, France, Turkey, Australia, Thailand, Macau, the United States and the Philippines, inspiring audiences to turn adversity into achievement through mindset, strategy and purpose.

Pu Li is a founding partner of Shengrui Investment, with more than a decade of expertise in wealth management and a specialized focus on comprehensive financial planning for high-net-worth clients. In 2012, Li received the May Fourth Medal from China's financial sector, and in 2016 was recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Leaders in China's wealth management industry. He was also a speaker at the 2023 MDRT Global Conference.