Ng Yuk Wing Charleson started his financial services profession in 2015 as a director of operations before becoming regional director in 2020. As the company’s youngest regional director in Hong Kong, China, he and his team have been recognized with awards for excellence for their success.

Paresh B. Shah, CFP, has been a wealth strategist for the past 24 years, helping individuals and businesses across the U.S. create innovative financial strategies that protect for today and tomorrow. He specializes in pension and profit-sharing, asset protection, estate planning and business succession planning. His professionalism and community service have kept him active in the U.S. and India.

Andrew B. Mortenson, FICS, ChFC, is passionate about connecting with his clients to understand and unlock their goals and purpose. A strong believer in Simon Sinek’s idea that “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it,” Mortenson diligently works with his clients to create personalized plans, so they can achieve the results they desire for their family as well as for philanthropic causes they care about. He has spoken at national events on tax, retirement, estate and charitable strategies.

Izumi Osada graduated from Hose University with a bachelor’s degree in law before joining Nissho Iwai Plant Machinery K.K. In 2001, Osada began working at a non-Japanese life insurance company and, in 2019, joined Life Plaza Partners Company Ltd., where he qualified as an executive financial advisor a few months later.

Xiangjing Zhu joined the financial services profession in 2017. Despite being hospitalized and bedridden for four months, she was determined to achieve her goal of working with three families a week — a streak she has maintained for 300 weeks.

Andrew B. Mortenson, FICS, ChFC, is passionate about connecting with his clients to understand and unlock their goals and purpose. A strong believer in Simon Sinek’s idea that “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it,” Mortenson diligently works with his clients to create personalized plans, so they can achieve the results they desire for their family as well as for philanthropic causes they care about. He has spoken at national events on tax, retirement, estate and charitable strategies.

Jason Feifer has helmed the world’s leading magazine about entrepreneurship since 2016, is the author of the book “Build for Tomorrow” and hosts multiple podcasts that explore the smartest solutions to the most misunderstood challenges entrepreneurs, business owners and CEOs encounter in their personal and professional lives. Feifer has learned that adaptation is not something people are born with; it is a skill that can be learned, and he uses that knowledge to provide tangible ways for individuals and entire companies to grow into the future.

Jia Jiang is the founder of Wuju Learning, an organization that trains individuals to become fearless and overcome rejection. A speaker, blogger and author of “Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection,” his TedX talk is in the top 200 out of the 60,000 that have ever been given. His story has been shared on Bloomberg Businessweek, Yahoo News, Forbes and the Huffington Post.

Andrew C. Lord, CLU, ChFC, is the owner of Essential Planning LLC, a New Hampshire-based investment advisory firm specializing in retirement planning and offering comprehensive, personalized financial management solutions for clients. Lord currently serves as the President of the MDRT Foundation. He also has an extensive history of volunteerism with MDRT, including roles as Top of the Table Advisory Board Chair, Global Council Member of the Member Resources Division and Divisional Vice President of the Member Services Division.

Aurora L. Tancock, FLMI, CFP, is president of Aurora Tancock Financial Services Inc. in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. With more than 30 years of experience in financial services, Tancock strives to help her clients understand and overcome complexity as they plan for their financial future. She is an active MDRT and MDRT Foundation member volunteer and sits on the Finance Committee for the St. Catharines Community Foundation.

Carol Kheng, ChFC, is the 2024 First Vice President of MDRT. A Diamond Knight of the MDRT Foundation, Kheng is also a member of its Inner Circle Society and has served on its Board of Trustees. A master financial consultant with Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, Kheng focuses on estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. Kheng's extensive MDRT volunteerism includes roles as Divisional Vice President of the Global Conference Program General Arrangements (PGA) Division, Divisional Vice President Member Resources–Practice Management Division and Divisional Vice President of the 2014 MDRT Experience meeting. Kheng is also a 2020 Prudential Presidents’ Club awardee and has been a member of Prudential’s Quality Club Elite and Star Club since 1996. In 2005, she was the founding member and chairperson of Prudential’s MDRT Club.

Gregory B. Gagne, ChFC, is the 2024 President of MDRT. An Excalibur Knight of the MDRT Foundation, Gagne is also a member of its Inner Circle Society and has served on its Board of Trustees. Gagne is the founder of Affinity Investment Group LLC, which provides wealth management and distribution-planning services. His extensive MDRT volunteerism has included roles as Top of the Table Global Council Member and Advisory Board Chair and the 2020 Program Development Global Council Member. He has spoken at 12 MDRT meetings. In addition to his MDRT leadership, Gagne is a past president of NAIFA–New Hampshire and was awarded the Distinguished Financial Advisor Award in 2008.

Xiangjing Zhu joined the financial services profession in 2017. Despite being hospitalized and bedridden for four months, she was determined to achieve her goal of working with three families a week — a streak she has maintained for 300 weeks.