A brief introduction to our program by NAIFA President Tom Cothron, LUTCF, FSCP, and CEO Kevin Mayeux, CAE

David McKnight is a renowned financial advisor and expert in zero-tax retirement planning, having assisted thousands of Americans in achieving the zero percent tax bracket. He has frequently appeared in numerous national publications, including Forbes, USA Today, the New York Times, Fox Business, CBS Radio, and Bloomberg Radio. With four #1 Amazon best-selling books to his credit – The Power of Zero, Look Before You LIRP, The Volatility Shield, and Tax-Free Income for Life – David has established himself as a leading authority in retirement planning.

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A brief introduction to Day 2 of our program by NAIFA President Tom Cothron, LUTCF, FSCP.

Providing nonpartisan insights, Nathan Gonzales has worked as an on-air analyst for Newshour on PBS and an off-air elections consultant for ABC News. He has appeared on NBC's Meet the Press and NBC Nightly News, C-SPAN's Washington Journal, NPR's All Things Considered, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC and he has been quoted in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

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Amy Florian is the CEO of Corgenius, a company that specializes in training professionals to support clients during the toughest times of life. In our death-denying society, professionals who know what to say and do (and what NOT to say and do) immediately set themselves apart. They offer compassionate and effective support to clients in ways others can't, and it generates lifetime loyalty.

"My enduring passion for this work comes from my own profound experience of grief," Amy says. "On an icy road, my husband died at the age of 25. Our 7-month-old son would never know his father. I was thrust into the role of widow. So few people knew what to say or do to support me."

Her qualifications go far beyond just personal experience. With a Master’s degree and a Fellow in Thanatology (the highest level of certification in death & grief studies), she teaches on both undergraduate and graduate levels. she served as executive director of a non-profit dedicated to finding meaning, hope and peace in the midst of suffering. She facilitates a widowed support group and has worked with over 2000 grieving people. She brings this extensive education and experience to every session she teaches, along with a reputation as a dynamic and engaging presenter.

As a writer, speaker and entertainer, Morris Morrison learned the value of choosing to tell a better story and the power that comes from the stories we live. Born in New York City, Morris was given the opportunity to reframe his narrative after losing two sets of parents. Fueled by his faith and early roles as a leader, athlete and entrepreneur, the calling on Morris's life was clear — to help build Stronger, Kinder, more Connected people who live with purpose. Whether live on stage or in one of his books, Morris has a unique brand of engagement that explodes and connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Driven by a personal challenge to connect with any audience, any where at any time — with a sampling of topics that include self-help, personal ownership, business leadership, team success and disrupting change — his message has been experienced by a variety of leaders, educators, parents, students, inmates, athletes and community leaders around the world.

Former NFL player Marques Ogden is a keynote speaker, business coach, and corporate consultant, passionate about elevating his clients' success. From an early age, Marques learned how to define his values and set goals for himself. He attended Howard University from 1998-2002 on a football scholarship and received his bachelor’s in finance — being drafted by the NFL in 2003. Marques is a best-selling author and host of the Get Authentic With Marques Ogden podcast.