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 1: Matt De La Cruz
  • 1:15 PM – Industry Quality Service Awards
  • 1:25 PM – NAFIC Foundation Report & Thank You
  • 1:30 PM – Speaker 2: Jeff Schiefelbein
  • 2:15 PM – Speaker 3: 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 4: Mitch Anthony (45 min)
  • 9:30 AM – Transition Break
  • 9:45 AM – Speaker 5: Deirdre Van Nest (60 min)
  • 10:45 AM – Coffee Break & Visit Exhibitors
  • 11:15 AM – Speaker 6: Dave Resseguie
  • 12:00 PM – Fishbowl Discussion (4 Industry Speakers)
  • 12:45 PM – Lunch
  • 1:45 PM – President’s & Chairman’s Awards / Rising Stars
  • 1:55 PM – Agency Builder Honorees / FIC of the Year / International FIC of the Year
  • 2:05 PM – International FIC of the Year Speech
  • 2:15 PM – Speaker 7: Tom Hegna
  • 3:00 PM – Snack Break
  • 3:20 PM – Speaker 8: Ben Nemtin
  • 4:05 PM – Farewell from NAFIC Vice President Tom W. / 2026 Conference Announcement
  • 4:15 PM – End of Day
  • 4:30 PM – NAFIC Annual Member Meeting
  • 5:00 PM – Michigan FIC Meeting
  • 6:00 PM – Company Dinners (Various Locations)

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