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Casual/business casual attire is recommended for the Welcome Reception. Business casual attire is recommended for Friday’s business sessions. Cocktail attire is recommended for the Awards Dinner on Friday evening.
All Day | Arrivals Hotel check-in time is 4 pm Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park |
2:00-5:00 p.m. | Elite Advisors Council Meeting by invitation only Cottonwood Room (North Tower, M1) |
6:00-8:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception open to all advisors, guests and sponsors Top Draft Sports Lounge (located in Omni Atlanta Hotel Lobby) Heavy hors d’oeuvres and Open Bar Live music from Stephanie Berlanga |
7:00-8:00 a.m. | Fellowship of Christian Advisors Meeting optional, all are welcome Juniper Room (North Tower, M2) |
7:30-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast International Ballroom (North Tower, M2) |
8:30-8:45 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Matt Tarkenton, President of Tarkenton Financial International Ballroom (North Tower, M2) |
8:45-9:30 a.m. | Top Advisor Showcase Matt H. – Marketing Matters: Unlocking Growth Through Strategic Investment Ty B. – Scaling Success: Strategies for Growing Your Financial Practice Bryan W. – Dining for Dollars: Turning Dinner Workshops into Client Relationships |
9:30-9:45 a.m. | Presenting Sponsor Spotlight: Allianz Ellen Donovan, Sr. External Wholesaler – FMO Distribution |
9:45-9:55 a.m. | Gold Sponsor Spotlight: American Equity Josh Giesemann, Key Accounts Manager |
9:55-10:05 a.m. | Gold Sponsor Spotlight: EquiTrust Leon Fitch, Regional Vice President-Sales |
10:05-10:30 a.m. | Morning Break/Exhibitor Showcase Stop by and spend time with each of our incredible sponsors! Visit each sponsor to be entered to win one of our great raffle prizes! |
10:30-11:15 a.m. | Dive Deeper into Marketing: New Effective Programs from TF Jay Moore & Matt Mitchell, TF Marketing Team |
11:15-11:45 a.m. | The Great Wealth Transfer: Strategies to Attract and Retain Female Clients Heather Schreiber, RICP®, NSSA®, IRMAACP™, Founder of HLS Retirement Consulting & TF Advanced Markets Specialist |
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase International Ballroom (North Tower, M2) TF Women’s Lunch held in Juniper (North Tower, M2) |
1:00-2:15 p.m. | KEYNOTE: Diving Deeper into Life Insurance and Annuities: 10 Great Ideas to Dive Into 2025 Tom Hegna, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, Author, Speaker, Economist |
2:15-2:30 p.m. | Short Break & Exhibitor Showcase Please take a short break to chat with a sponsor and get back to your seat for our last three powerful sessions! |
2:30-3:15 p.m. | Inside Tarkenton Financial’s Life Insurance Marketing & Sales Programs, Expertise and Support Tyler Schmidt, Director of Life Insurance, Tarkenton Financial Dan Wachs, Founder, Perpetual Wealth System |
3:15-3:45 p.m. | Silver Sponsor Spotlight: Annuity Shark Tank, back by popular demand! Paul Garofoli, FLMI, RICP®, Regional Vice President, Individual Annuity Sales, The Standard Sean O’Connell, Regional Vice President – Annuities, MassMutual Ascend Stephen Pandullo, CFP®, RICP®, WMCP®, ChFC®, CEPA®, VP-Relationship Manager IMO, Athene |
3:45-4:15 p.m. | The Power of Connection: Engaging Your Market on a Deeper Level Steve Beecham, Speaker, Author, and Trainer |
4:15 – 6:00 p.m. | Wrap Up and Break before Awards Gala |
6:30-9:30 p.m. | Awards Gala at the world-famous Georgia Aquarium all attendees invited Cocktail Hour & Private Tour of the Aquarium Dinner, Advisor Awards, & Fran’s Birthday Celebration |
9:30 p.m. | Post-Event Nightcap sponsored by Allianz Life Location TBA |
All Day | Departures That’s a wrap! Safe travels home and thank you for joining us. |
8:00-9:30 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast Come grab a bite to eat and say goodbye to your fellow advisors and our staff! Centennial Lounge (South Tower) |