FFLC 2026
Schedule & Speakers

Explore the preliminary conference agenda and meet the featured speakers for the 2026 Fraternal Financial Leaders Conference in Chandler, Arizona.

Preliminary Schedule

This preliminary schedule is subject to change.

Wednesday, September 23 – Pre-Conference Activities

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FFLC Community Service Project (Optional – Giving back to our host community)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Company & Fraternal Meetings (Optional – Meeting space available for participating organizations)
11:00 AM
Service Project / Meetings Conclude
11:30 AM
Registration Kickoff

Wednesday, September 23 – Conference Kickoff

12:30 PM
Opening Ceremony
1:00 PM
Ed Slott | The Retirement Savings Time Bomb (60 min)
2:00 PM
Afternoon Break (20 min)
2:20 PM
Bobby Samuelson | Life Insurance Trends (75 min)
3:35 PM
Gold & Platinum Awards (15 min)
3:50 PM
Brody Young | Opening Night Keynote (60 min)
4:50 PM
Conference Host Close (Dave Resseguie)
4:55 PM
Adjourn Day One
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
8:00 PM
Trivia

Thursday, September 24 – Main Conference Sessions

7:00 AM
Morning Mass (Sponsored by the Catholic Fraternals)
7:45 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM
Welcome & Invocation
8:45 AM
Jim Effner | Bridge Your Gap
9:30 AM
Phyllis Shelton | Questions You Never Knew to Ask about Long-Term Care Insurance (60 min)
10:30 AM
Morning Break (20 min)
10:50 AM
Chris Padgett (45 min)
11:35 AM
Kurt Kersey | Build Trust, Be Different, & Sell More: Using Story to Break Through the Noise (45 min)
12:20 PM
Lunch Buffet
1:30 PM
Dave Resseguie | Agent Panel (45 min)
2:15 PM
Agency Builders, FIC of the Year, President’s & Chairman’s Awards (35 min)
2:50 PM
Tom Wall | Permission to Spend (60 min)
3:50 PM
2027 Conference Preview / Final Announcements
4:00 PM
Adjourn
4:10 PM
NAFIC Annual / Delegates Meeting

Friday, September 25 – Final Workshop & Checkout

Friday programming is available for attendees who add the breakfast and workshop during conference registration. The cost is $25 per person.

7:15 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Tom Wall | Advanced Sales Workshop
10:30 AM
Workshop Concludes
11:00 AM
Hotel Checkout

Featured Speakers

Ed Slott
Featured Speaker
Ed Slott
CPA, Retirement Tax Expert, Author

Ed Slott is a nationally recognized IRA and retirement tax expert, bestselling author, and founder of Ed Slott and Company. Known for making complex retirement and tax strategies practical and engaging, he has educated both consumers and financial professionals nationwide through books, media appearances, and live training.

Bobby Samuelson
Featured Speaker
Bobby Samuelson
Executive Editor, The Life Product Review

Bobby Samuelson is Executive Editor of The Life Product Review and President of Life Innovators, where he focuses on life insurance and annuity product strategy. He is a widely recognized industry voice known for helping leaders understand product innovation, market direction, and changing consumer expectations.

Brody Young
Opening Night Keynote
Brody Young
Utah Park Ranger and Author

Brody Young is a speaker and author whose life-changing survival story has inspired audiences nationwide. His presentations focus on resilience, courage, perspective, and the mindset required to overcome extreme adversity and lead with purpose.

Jim Effner
Conference Speaker
Jim Effner
Sales Strategist and Leadership Coach

Jim Effner helps leaders and advisors close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Drawing on decades of leadership and field experience, he equips professionals with practical strategies for stronger performance, better accountability, and long-term growth.

Phyllis Shelton
Conference Speaker
Phyllis Shelton
President, Got LTCi

Phyllis Shelton is a nationally known educator and advocate in long-term care planning. As president of Got LTCi, she has spent decades helping families and advisors better understand long-term care risk, protection strategies, and the importance of planning before a crisis occurs.

Chris Padgett
Conference Speaker
Chris Padgett
Speaker, Author, and Musician

Chris Padgett is a dynamic speaker, author, musician, and presenter known for combining humor, authenticity, and practical insight. He has spent years speaking to audiences across the country on communication, faith, leadership, and personal growth.

Kurt Kersey
Conference Speaker
Kurt Kersey
Speaker, Coach, and Entrepreneur

Kurt Kersey is a speaker and business coach who works with leaders and entrepreneurs on intentional growth, leadership, and relationship-driven marketing. His presentations blend practical business strategy with a strong focus on people, purpose, and momentum.

Dave Resseguie
Conference Host
Dave Resseguie
Founder, The Resseguie Group

Dave Resseguie is founder of The Resseguie Group and a respected coach to financial professionals. He is known for helping advisors improve productivity, retention, leadership, and practice growth through practical systems, intentional habits, and people-first strategy.

Tom Wall
Featured Speaker
Tom Wall
Retirement Income Specialist and Author

Tom Wall, Ph.D., is a retirement income specialist, consultant, and author known for his work in retirement distribution planning and whole life insurance strategy. His presentations help professionals think more clearly about income, confidence, and sustainable spending in retirement.