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 and has 11 years of experience in the business. She specializes in business succession consulting, supporting many business owners. Formerly, she was a receptionist at an ophthalmic clinic. While working for MetLife, she actively served as a speaker at financial seminars.

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.

Karunyaporn Thanomsap is a district manager at AIA Thailand and the founder of SUPP Future Solutions, a next-generation financial advisory firm. She holds a master’s degree in advertising and marketing and has more than 11 years of experience in financial services. Specializing in holistic financial planning for the high-net-worth, Thanomsap is passionate about helping her clients achieve clarity and confidence in life and with money.

Jiawei Zhang serves as chief knowledge officer for Jiangsu Luxihe Food Group and Guangdong Wenggu Testing Group, and as both independent director and chief knowledge officer of Qingdao Mingyue Seaweed Group. He is dean of the Global Innovation Business School and holds a chair professorship in business design innovation. He earned his doctorate in psychology from Renmin University of China.

Geng Chen is a sales manager at Mingya Insurance Brokers and a full-time independent broker with six years of frontline experience in the insurance industry. He holds a degree in insurance from the University of International Business and Economics.

Andrew Ang Choon Her, ChFC, CIAM, is a financial services director with Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, bringing over 24 years of experience in financial advisory and leadership. A certified NLP trainer and author of five books, he integrates behavioral science with financial planning to help clients and advisors achieve Whole Person success. Ang Choon Her started out as an engineer and was the owner of an IT firm for three years before joining the financial services profession. He is also a mental health advocate and volunteer trainer with Caregiver Alliance Ltd. and the CPF board.