Mariana Sofia, CFP, MCom (IS), has been in the financial services profession for more than two decades, specializing in family protection. She is a worldwide speaker on various topics, such as sales ideas, storytelling and how to handle objections, and is the author of the book “Power Questions in Objection Handling.” As a breast cancer survivor, she is passionate about sharing her journey to provide hope, guidance and resilience to others going through difficult situations.

Jason C. Staas, MS, is a nationally awarded financial advisor and pilot member of the MDRT Center for Field Leadership. He has served as chairman for the MDRT Center's North American task force for managing an agency and is a Diamond Agency recipient of the MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards. Staas’ work in field management is focused on fast onboarding traction, visionary leadership and record-setting growth. He currently leads an agency of 26 advisors in the U.S. and has demonstrated a 96% year-over-year premium production growth utilizing gamification as a cornerstone to creating an agency culture of responsibility and ownership, fostering an environment where every generation feels motivated and empowered.

Candice Ong became a financial advisor at Prudential Assurance Corporation Singapore in 2016, soon after graduating from Nanyang Technological University. Ong is committed to building her online presence, and her promotion to financial services director allows her to continue sourcing and training future financial 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 was recognized as the first regional digital agent of the year at the 7th Asia Trusted Life Agents and Advisers Awards ceremony, which spans 12 Asian countries. To date, Ng has managed more than 400 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.

Augustine Seah Boon Kheong, BSc, started his agency when he was 26 and now leads a team of nearly 70 consultants and staff members. He strongly believes that cultivating young leaders in the industry is key to fostering agency growth and success. Boon Kheong has received numerous awards over the years, including the President’s Club Award, the Multimillion-Dollar Agency Leader Award and the Million-Dollar Agency Leader Award.

Chia Po Alvin Lau, BCom (Hons), earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce from Curtin University. His strong interpersonal and organizational skills, high productivity rate and adaptability to team-oriented environments has led him to accept more senior management-level responsibilities. Recently completing the Advanced Certification for Teaching and Assessment Program at the Institute for Adult Learning Singapore, Lau is passionate about self-improvement and providing top-notch support to his team.