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.


Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Conference Kickoff


  • 7:00 AM – Continental Breakfast for Volunteers
  • 7:45 AM – Volunteers Check-in for Service Project — Service Project Room
  • 8:30 AM – POPSTROKE Bus Departs — Hotel Main Entrance
  • 9:00 AM – Exhibitor Booth Setup Begins — Regency Ballroom ABCD Foyer
  • 9:00 AM – FFMA Board Meeting — Room TBD
  • 11:00 AM – Volunteers Return from Service Project — Hotel Main Entrance
  • 11:00 AM – POPSTROKE Fundraising Event Ends — POPSTROKE
  • 11:00 AM – Registration Kickoff Event (Hors d’oeuvres, Soda, Music, Coffee) — Regency East Foyer
  • 12:00 PM – Opening Ceremony — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 12:10 PM – Welcome by NAFIC President Dan Lloyd — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 12:30 PM – Talk: Matt De La Cruz — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 1:15 PM – NAFIC Foundation Report & Thank You — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 1:30 PM – Talk: Jeff Schiefelbein — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 2:15 PM – Industry Quality Service Awards — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 2:25 PM – Talk: Col. Mark Tillman – Zero Fail Mission — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 3:30 PM – Adjourn for the Day — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 5:30 – Bar opens at 6:00PM - 9:00 PM – Welcome Reception (Food, Drinks, Music, and Exploration) — The Alamo
  • 8:30 PM – Welcome Reception Last Call — The Alamo
  • 9:00 PM – Welcome Reception Close — The Alamo




Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Main Conference Sessions


  • 6:30 AM – Mass Presented by the Catholic Societies (Open to All) — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 7:30 AM – Breakfast — Regency East Foyer
  • 8:30 AM – Welcome & Invocation — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 8:45 AM – Talk: Mitch Anthony (45 min) — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 9:30 AM – Talk: Deirdre Van Nest (60 min) — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 10:30 AM – Coffee Break & Visit Exhibitors — Regency East Foyer
  • 10:50 AM – Talk: Dave Resseguie — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 11:30 AM – Panel Discussion (4 Industry Speakers) — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 12:15 PM – Lunch Buffet — Regency East Foyer
  • 1:15 PM – Talk: Tom Hegna (45 min) — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 2:00 PM – Industry Gold & Platinum Award Winners — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 2:15 PM – Talk: Ben Nemtin (60 min) — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 3:15 PM – Industry President’s & Chairman’s Awards — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 3:25 PM – Agency Builder Honorees / FIC of the Year / International FIC of the Year — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 3:35 PM – International FIC of the Year Speech — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 3:45 PM – 2026 Conference Announcement — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 4:00 PM – Afternoon Snack Break & End of General Session — Regency East Foyer
  • 4:20 PM – NAFIC Annual Member Meeting — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 6:00 PM – Company Dinners (check with your society for details) — Various locations




Friday, September 26, 2025 – Optional Workshops & Checkout


  • 7:00 AM – For those who signed up - Workshop Breakfast — Regency East Foyer
  • 8:00 AM – For those who signed up - Workshop with Tom Hegna — Regency Ballroom ABCD
  • 11:00 AM – Hotel Checkout — Front Desk