Elevate Your Practice.

Get ready for an exciting lineup at the 2025 Fraternal Financial Leaders Conference! Building on the success of past NAFC conventions, this year’s agenda promises days packed with engaging talks, expert panels, and dynamic networking opportunities. Attendees can look forward to sessions focusing on innovative sales strategies, growth initiatives, and enhancing your practice. Join us as we come together to share insights and inspire each other.

Please note: This is a draft schedule and some details may change as we finalize our agenda.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Conference Kickoff

  • 7:00 AM – Continental Breakfast for Volunteers, Workers, Board Members
  • 7:45 AM – Volunteers Depart for Service Project
  • 8:00 AM – Fundraising Event Check-in Opens
  • 9:00 AM – Exhibitor Booth Setup Begins
  • 9:00 AM – FFMA Board Meeting
  • 11:00 AM – Volunteers Return from Service Project
  • 11:00 AM – Fundraising Event Ends
  • 11:00 AM – Registration Kickoff Event (Hors d’oeuvres, Soda, Music, Coffee)
  • 12:00 PM – Opening Ceremony
  • 12:10 PM – Welcome by NAFIC President Dan Lloyd
  • 12:30 PM – Speaker: Matt De La Cruz
  • 1:15 PM – NAFIC Foundation Report & Thank You
  • 1:30 PM – Speaker: Jeff Schiefelbein
  • 2:15 PM – Industry Quality Service Awards
  • 2:25 PM – Speaker: Col. Matt Tillman – Zero Fail Mission
  • 3:30 PM – Adjourn for the Day
  • 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Welcome Reception at The Alamo: Food, Drinks, Music, and Exploration
  • 8:30 PM – Welcome Reception Last Call
  • 9:00 PM – Welcome Reception Close

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Main Conference Sessions

  • 7:30 AM – Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – Welcome & Invocation
  • 8:45 AM – Speaker: Mitch Anthony (45 min)
  • 9:30 AM – Speaker: Deirdre Van Nest (60 min)
  • 10:30 AM – Coffee Break & Visit Exhibitors
  • 11:00 AM – Speaker: Dave Resseguie
  • 11:30 AM – Fishbowl Discussion (4 Industry Speakers)
  • 12:15 PM – Lunch Buffet
  • 1:15 PM – Speaker: Tom Hegna (45 min)
  • 2:00 PM – NAFIC Foundation Report & Thank You
  • 2:15 PM – Speaker: Ben Nemtin (60 min)
  • 3:15 PM – President’s & Chairman’s Awards / Rising Stars
  • 3:25 PM – Agency Builder Honorees / FIC of the Year / International FIC of the Year
  • 3:35 PM – International FIC of the Year Speech
  • 3:45 PM – 2026 Conference Announcement
  • 4:00 PM – Afternoon Snack Break & End of General Session
  • 4:30 PM – NAFIC Annual Member Meeting
  • 5:00 PM – Michigan FIC Meeting
  • 6:00 PM – Company Dinners (check with your society to see if one is planned)

Friday, September 26, 2025

Optional Workshops & Checkout

  • 7:00 AM – Optional Workshop Breakfast
  • 8:15 AM – Optional Workshop with Tom Hegna
  • 11:00 AM – Hotel Checkout