FFLC 2026
Featured Speakers

Meet the featured speakers for the 2026 Fraternal Financial Leaders Conference in Chandler, Arizona. This year’s lineup brings together nationally recognized voices in retirement, insurance, leadership, long-term care, communication, and growth.

Speaker lineup and session timing are preliminary and subject to change.

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 recognized leader in long-term care planning and education. She has been featured in major national media outlets and has spent decades helping families, advisors, and organizations better understand the importance of planning for long-term care 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 spent much of his early adult life in the mission field, where he learned that everyone has a story and every story matters. He later built his career in financial services and marketing, helping professionals understand that trust is what moves relationships from transaction to transformation. Today, he coaches and speaks on the power of story, authentic communication, and relationship-driven growth.

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.