Debbie Allen has built and sold numerous companies and currently serves as president of three successful corporations. As an international business speaker, Debbie has presented to thousands of people in 10 countries around the world. Her acute business sense, entrepreneurial spirit, contagious enthusiasm, positive energy and fun sense of humor make her a dynamic presenter.

TRAVELS FROM: Arizona

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Teresa Allen's engaging presentation style has captivated audiences in keynote and training programs across the country for more than ten years. She has trained thousands of business professionals on topics including customer service, sales, communication, teamwork and presentation skills programs.

TRAVELS FROM: Louisiana

FEE CATEGORY: A ($5k or less)

TRAVELS FROM: BC, Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Emmy-winner, former Wall Street Journal reporter, and national "Say It Better" columnist Kare Anderson literally demonstrates ways to become more clear, compelling, collaborative, quotable and client-attracting. She uses her reporter's keen eye, trailblazing work experience and unique research to deliver a compelling message that gets people laughing and involved in minutes.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Washington DC

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

As a professional speaker, author, columnist and businessman all rolled into one, Michael Aun has been educating and inspiring audiences for nearly a quarter century. His highly customized presentations aren't just book reports, but instead are filled with real life experiences. Michael's Point-of Sale presentation is extremely popular with financial professionals.

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Emory Austin is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wake Forest University with a major in writing and psychology. She is fascinated by how people think, by why they do what they do. Emory is an internationally sought-after expert and speaker with "a brand new way to deliver a message." Her extraordinary gifts as a storyteller/strategist open a path for connecting life lessons to practical insights.

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: South Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Award-winning journalist, Gary Belsky, reveals why people make bad money decisions. In his new book Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes he offers dozens of useful tips that will help your client overcome the blind spots that cloud their financial judgment allowing them to enjoy greater financial freedom.

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

James A. Blanco is one of only 150 Forensic Document Experts in the United States and Canada and the only one to ever write a book and speak out on fraud prevention. His entertaining presentations are complete with real-life stories and include systematic survival instructions to avoid financial losses.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Rocky Bleier's life story - a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam - has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new American century.

TRAVELS FROM: Pennsylvania

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Considered a business "Renaissance man," Ira Blumenthal is a consultant to world class companies. Recipient of the coveted "George Wahington Honor Medal for literary excellence, Ira is a high-content speaker who delivers more than 100 keynotes around the world annually on topics such as strategic alliances, branding, change and the DNA of success.

TRAVELS FROM: Georgia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Washington

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Often described as spirited, smart, funny, enthusiastic and dynamic, Patti Branco possesses vast experience and broad knowledge of bank, credit union and major wirehouse brokerage programs. As an effective trainer and dynamic speaker she provides the progressive financial services industry the opportunity to learn from her vast experience and successes, whether seeking to increase revenues or needing assistance in the problem-solving mode.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Let the Brave New Workshop's corporate entertainment professionals make your next event memorable and FUN! Their custom-researched and written comedy reinforces and celebrates your corporate message. For over 40 years, Brave New Workshop's world-renown improvisation has educated and delighted corporate audiences around the globe.

TRAVELS FROM: Minnesota

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

What’s So Unique about Brinnon & Marks?
They customize their material by writing skits and original songs to entertain and motivate your group. During their act you'll probably see: The Bee Gees, President Ronald Reagan, Tom Jones and Sammy Davis, Jr., President Bill Clinton, Johnny Mathis, President George Bush, Brooks & Dunn and Stevie Wonder, just to name a few. The end result is a high-energy, good clean comedy act that keeps people laughing from beginning to end.

Joan Brock is an extraordinary woman, author and speaker! She has transformed adversity into challenge, and frustration into opportunity. When Joan spoke at the Million Dollar Round Table, her performance was heralded as extraordinary! Joan’s own life has been nothing less than extraordinary. Recently her life story was made into an original television film for Lifetime! It is titled “More Than Meets the Eye: the Joan Brock Story”.

TRAVELS FROM: Arizona

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Terry Brock has worked with international audiences since 1983, speaking about productivity. His sessions are fun, entertaining and packed with useful information. With a background in radio and newspapers Terry helps audiences realize two things: 1) How important it is to bring technology into their businesses and lives and 2) Just how easy it can be to do this once they apply the techniques he teaches.

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: South Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5 to 15k)

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Frank A. Cappiello is President of a McCullough, Andrews & Cappiello, Inc., a large investment counseling firm with offices in San Francisco, CA and Baltimore, MD. He is one of the country's leading financial analysts. He is an expert on the national economy and a recognized authority on investments.

TRAVELS FROM: Maryland

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to $10k)

Susan Carnahan is a woman who inspires, motivates and moves you to laughter like no other speaker you've heard. It takes a strong combination of book smarts, street smarts and business savvy to deliver a program that changes the direction of organizations and individuals. And Susan does deliver.

TRAVELS FROM: Colorado

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Massachusetts

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k - $10k)

Fee Category: B ($5.5k to $10k)
Travels From: CT

As one of the most-requested speakers in American, John Cassis has been delighting audiences with his highly charged presentations since 1980. John brings real life examples to his audiences by sharing his experiences as a professional baseball player with the California Angels, 12 years as a highly touted pre-game speaker for the Chicago Bears, as well as his current aspirations of taking on the Senior Tour as a scratch golfer.

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Maryland

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Minnesota

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Mark is a sought-after national speaker and trainer for both individuals and professional planners on the topic of legacy planning. His articles have appeared in many national publications and he's been cited in several national media.

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Oregon

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Wisconsin

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Oregon

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: New Jersey

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to $10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Kansas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Durwood Fincher, a.k.a. Dr. Robert Payne, is an entertainer, a linguist and an insightful comedian whose specialty is corporate communications. Fincher has been the secret ingredient at hundreds of successful corporate functions, making certified heroes out of meeting planners since 1981. He is on the road an average of 200 days a year. And he never fails.

TRAVELS FROM: Georgia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Tom Flick's exceptional ability to communicate clear business solutions with humor, wit and razor-sharp insight is why he is in such high demand. Tom Flick is a former Rose Bowl Champion, Pac-10 Conference Player of the Year and successful NFL quarterback for seven seasons. Since 1989, he has delivered over 2500 presentations, to venerable who's-who list of clients.

TRAVELS FROM: Washington

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Lisa Ford delivers what her audiences wantpractical ideas combined with plenty of opportunities to laugh and relate to her examples. Her content inspires people to increase their personal, team and organization's results. She is an expert in the field of customer service, customer retention, managing, hiring and training for service excellence. Other popular topics offered by Lisa are on leadership, team issues, everyday excellence and change.

TRAVELS FROM: Georgia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

"If I don't know it, nobody does!" says Harry Freedman, self-acclaimed as "The Nation's Leading Expert." Is he serious? Of course not. Yet millions of television viewers, plus audiences at hundreds of corporate meetings and conventions nationwide, have taken Harry Freedman very seriously--right up until the moment they realize they have been put-on--and begin laughing.

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Ken Futch is president of Ken Futch and Associates, an Atlanta-based training company that teaches organizations and individuals how to turn opportunity into success.

TRAVELS FROM: Georgia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Ontario, Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Robert Genetski is a popular speaker who entertains thousands of people at conferences and investor meetings around the world each year. He is one of the nation's premier interest rate forecasters and investment advisors, providing insights to economic, financial and investment matters through his own consulting firm.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Steve Gilliland, CSP, is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the country. Steve's motto is If you take care of people, the business will follow. Implementing this principle, he has helped people grow their businesses and expand their lives by teaching them to rethink their work, their relationships and themselves.

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Research Psychologist and author Dr. Thomas Gilovich, is creating excitement throughout the financial services industry with his newest book Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes. Exploring the reasons why faulty processes of judgment lead people to make non-optimal investment decisions, he reveals why people spend, invest, save, borrow and, most important, waste money.

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to $10k)

David Glickman has been a full-time professional comedian for eighteen years. He has performed over 2,000 comedy shows. Before becoming a comedian, he earned a communications degree from the University of Florida. He worked for nearly a decade as a Manager of Public Relations and Marketing. He was featured on "Evening At The Improv" and several other national television shows. His ability to customize humorous material specifically to the client increased the demand for his services.

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

David A. Goldsmith has been speaking for nearly two decades. He covers topics that include: change management, corporate and personal goal setting, strategic planning, using technology and communication, leadership, marketing and customer service. He has been delivering educational messages for over 19 years to various organizations and business.

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

As a CEO, consultant and author, Douglas Goldstein guides organizations in dynamic change that improve performance, productivity and profits. As a professional speaker he catalyzes insights and motivates participants to use technology and distinctive thinking to solve critical problems.

TRAVELS FROM: Virginia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Ruben Gonzalez wasnt a gifted athlete. He didnt take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Four years later and against all odds, he was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics. At the age of 39 he was racing against 20-yearolds in the Salt Lake City Olympics! At 42, Ruben is training for his 4th Olympics! As a Three-Time Olympian and a national luge champion, peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez knows how to achieve success again and again.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Jordan E. Goodman is "America's Money Answers Man" and a nationally-recognized expert on personal finance. He is a regular contributor to Public Radio International's The Marketplace Morning Report and is a daily guest on radio and television call-in shows across the country, answering questions on personal financial topics. He appears frequently on NBC's The Today Show, PBS, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, and Nightline.

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

An energetic and engaging speaker, Phil Goodman knows the Boomer Generation like no other. His book, Boomers: The Ageless Generation, is required reading in many college and university courses. Using research and actual business experience of the Boomers, Phil provides straighforward, dow-to-earth marketing techniques.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Louie Gravance, a native Californian, is literally changing the consciousness of business in America through his speaking and consulting skills. A premiere example is the work he has done is helping Bank of America navigate what he calls a culture shift.

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

With more that 15 years experience in marketing and senior management in insurance, securities, banking brokerage and direct marketing, Kip Gregory has developed a unique perspective on how to achieve a competitive advantage in the financial services industry. Kip's strategies are innovative, easy to follow and inexpensive to implement. He has helped hundreds of financial professionals create marketing advantages through the creative and smart use of technology.

TRAVELS FROM: Washington DC

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

T. Scott Gross is best known for his high energy platform skills. His gentle humor keeps audiences laughing while they learn handfuls of practical ideas. Whether speaking to a corporation or national association, Scott is a storyteller extraordinaire, comfortable with audiences of any size. He is most at home with professionals who have high customer contact.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to $10k)

Barbara Hemphill is CEO of Hemphill Productivity Institute (HPI), whose mission is to help individuals and organizations create and sustain a productive environment so they can accomplish their work and enjoy their lives. HPI helps clients organize time, space, and information so they can maximize productivity and reduce stress.

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Tennessee

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Anyone can deliver a speech. Awakening, Inspiring and Igniting leadership that produces measurable results, that's a different matter.

Before implementing John Hersey’s Creating Contagious Leadership program, one region of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage was ranked #22 out of 28 U.S. regions. Within 12 months, it was ranked #2 and today has been ranked #1 for 19 consecutive months.

TRAVELS FROM: Arizona

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

At an age when most kids were reading comic books, Bill Herz was learning to shuffle a deck of cards with one hand. Today he is regarded as one of the most entertaining corporate magicians in the world. Bill started Magicorp in 1987 to handle the ever-increasing demand for his performing expertise and special event know-how.

TRAVELS FROM: Connecticut

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

What's the best way to keep your conference attendees refreshed and ready to retain more information? Appropriate comic relief with smart business satire, customized for your audience, that truly connects with their work-related experience. They'll appreciate the humorous interlude that will help make your conference an even greater success by being informative and entertaining. Bob Hirschfeld, who Jay Leno calls one of the top satirists in the country, has transformed the mood and energy at more than 200 conferences.

TRAVELS FROM: Maryland

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Todd Hunt looks like a pleasant, buttoned-up corporate type. But when he opens his mouth, audiences reel with laughter. His stories and examples, delivered with the sly wit of a seasoned comedian, stick with you long after his program.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k - $10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Kerry L. Johnson, MBA, Ph.D. is a best selling author and speaker who speaks at least 8 times a month ranging from Hong Kong to Halifax, and from New Zealand to New York. Traveling 8,000 miles each week, he speaks on such topics as "How To Read Your Customer's Mind," "Marketing to the Affluent," and "How To Increase Business by 70% in 8 weeks.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Arizona

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Larry Jones headlined his own 1 man show in Las Vegas for over 3 years and his voice has been heard by millions around the world on radio, tv, and live stages. The Man of 1002 Voices' show is a record breaking and award winning Singing comedy impressionist show that presents up to 72 highly accurate voices of Singers, Celebrities, and Presidents in a one hour show. Hes also entertained for many upscale corporate events for clients like Taco Bell, Coachman Industries, and Hewlatt Packard. He has put together a show that is not only clean but very funny and entertaining, as well as truly vocally amazing. Are YOU ready to have some fun?!!

TRAVELS FROM: Nevada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Jim Jorgensen can address a wide range of topics and deliver your message in a humorous and motivating way. Nationally known author, host of a nationwide radio show, and radio and television personality he can keep your audience on the edge of their seat. His humor and motivation of how he grew up poor in Omaha with Warren Buffett and how anyone can get rich with a few bucks a day while they take out the garbage has made Jim one of the most sought after speakers in America.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Paul Karasik is a leading authority in the financial industry. He is the president of a sales and management training and consulting company. Paul has devoted 18 years to helping America's financial industry professionals achieve their goals.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Craig Karges is truly extraordinary! The "extraordinist" is an award winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker and an author. He has made over four thousand appearances on four continents and in all fifty states.

Craig's performance is an extraordinary blend of mystery, humor, psychology and intuition. He dazzles the mind as he challenges his audiences to question what is real and what is unreal, what is possible and what is impossible. Dennis Miller, comedian and talk show host, put it this way after seeing Craig perform, "this weirds me out."

TRAVELS FROM: West Virginia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Ron Karr is President of a firm that specializes in helping organizations and individuals soar with 'The Titan Principle'. Known as a high content speaker and results oriented consultant, Ron communicates his ideas with energy, inspiration and humor. His audiences are drawn into his message and are moved to action.

TRAVELS FROM: New Jersey

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Whats the secret to becoming unstoppable? Cynthia Kersey knows. In fact, shes spent the last seven years researching and interviewing hundreds of Americas greatest achievers. In her best-selling book, UNSTOPPABLE, she reveals their secrets and traits and outlines a simple process that anyone can apply to create unstoppable results in their life.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

A 20 year veteran of the financial services industry, a top million dollar producer, and currently a Managing Director of a top Wall Street Investment Bank, Scott Kimball has authored two books: Top Gun Financial Sales and Top Gun Prospecting.

The Top gun business model has taken the financial services industry by storm, striking a chord and appealing to those in the field and with management

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5 to 15k)

Derrick Kinney is recognized as one of the nation's leading authorities on helping financial professionals succeed with the affluent. He is the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Attract Your Ideal Clients which has been named one of the Top 5 business books on CNN.com.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

Maribeth Kuzmeski is a national keynote speaker, marketing consultant, author and coach. Maribeth’s firm, Red Zone Marketing, LLC consults with many fortune 500 firms on strategic marketing planning and business growth.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

James Lange, CPA/Attorney, is one of the top IRA, 401(k), and retirement plan distribution experts in the country, with 27-years of hands-on experience. His recently published book, Retire Secure! Pay Taxes Later (Wiley 2006) was cited by Larry King, Larry King Live, CNN as One of the best books about saving taxes I've ever read. It works!

TRAVELS FROM: Pennsylvania

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

Go to the top of your career by making the right marketing moves. Avoid taking chances with compliance and stay out of jail. Nancy Lininger conducts Marketing workshops that teaches good compliance and Compliance meetings that shows how to market right. Nancy calls herself a "Professional Weightlifter." She lifts the burden of compliance and marketing off your shoulders.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Georgia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

Scott MacKillop is co-founder and president of a consulting firm that works with financial institutions, investment advisors and money management firms to develop, or improve, their managed account or investment consulting capabilities. He speaks frequently to industry gatherings and has authored numerous articles on topics including managed accounts, investment consulting and behavioral finance.

TRAVELS FROM: Colorado

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Mark Magnacca, President of Insight Development Group, is a recognized industry expert who specializes in helping advisors create a personal brand and effectively articulate their value proposition. As a presenter, Mark's mission is to bring a unique combination of dynamic content, relevant industry experience and an interactive presentation style that brings ideas to life.

TRAVELS FROM: Massachusetts

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Jim McCormick is an accomplished business executive, world-class skydiver and the author of The Power of Risk. His corporate experience includes three executive level positions in the real estate and construction industry including Chief Operating Officer of the fifth largest architectural firm in the United States.

TRAVELS FROM: Colorado

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Kelly McDonald is a marketing and advertising expert with 20 years of ad agency experience, on both the General Market and Latino sides of the business. She worked in top positions for several global ad agencies, including Young & Rubicam, TBWA Chiat/Day and Temerlin McClain before making the move to Latino advertising and marketing.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

A highly successful financial planner since 1978, Bob Meckenstock shares with attendees his secrets of success. His presentation "Wealth Accumulation Strategies," is a popular topic with today's financial professional.

TRAVELS FROM: Kansas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

As a man who has been shaped by his own quest, Richard Monette leads a life dedicated to his passion: improving human and organizational performance. He has acquired extensive academic credentials and practical expertise in business, athletics, and education in a career spanning over 20 years.

TRAVELS FROM: Alberta, CANADA

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Hank Moore is that rare 1 out of 100,000 senior business advisors, a Big Picture strategist, with original, cutting-edge ideas for creating, implementing and sustaining corporate growth throughout every sector of the organization. His Business Tree is a trademarked approach to growing, strengthening and evolving business, while mastering change.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Art Mortell is more than just another motivational speaker. The world of motivation covers many areas such as team building, leadership training, management development, employee motivation and more! Art has been speaking on these topics around the world for more than 30 years!

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

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Sally Mulhern received her law degree in 1982 from Cornell Law School, and her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Boston College in 1979. She is a founding partner in the law firm of Mulhern & Scott PLLC, with an office in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Sally concentrates in sophisticated estate planning techniques, is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and has been selected by her peers as one of Woodward & White's The Best Lawyers in America.

TRAVELS FROM: New Hampshire

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Cary Mullen currently holds the World Downhill Speed Record for skiing 97 miles per hour down the worlds most famous ski course in Kitzbuhel, Austria. Cary was a non-prodigy - an underdog - who placed last in his first World Cup race. He followed a Process for Success to go from worst to first and to ultimately become an Olympian and World Cup Champion.

TRAVELS FROM: Alberta, Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel helps organizations maximize human resources, solve people problems and increase bottom line results. Business savvy and people smart, she understands how to help people be their best and what it takes to make a business work. Sheila is a successful entrepreneur, best selling business author and is in high demand as a speaker.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Wayne Nance is taking the industry by storm! His 3-Minute Attitude Assessment is having far-reaching effect in how financial professionals are conducting business. Those who attend his presentations are given information that is both motivational and empowering, allowing them to achieve goals they once thought impossible to reach.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

When comedy clubs got overwhelmingly "BLUE", Rich Natole found his clean act more in demand for corporate audiences. Rich Natole has built a quality reputation doing corporate shows for over 250 major corporate clients, including Mobil Oil, Unilever, Shell Oil, Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson and Colgate Palmolive.

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Doug Nielsen has a gift for connecting to the human spirit and instilling hope. He has been instrumental in assisting thousands of individuals to overcome self-imposed limitations and accelerate performance breakthroughs. His insightful understanding of individuals and organizations has produced measurable results in productivity with numerous corporate clients. After working with Doug, participants will know how to gain control of their lives and have the motivation to consistently improve upon their personal best.

TRAVELS FROM: Utah

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Kevin O’Connor is the president of Kevin E. O’Connor & Associates, Ltd., a management consulting firm specializing in Leadership Development, Team Building and Creative Problem Solving for today’s executive… especially today’s emerging leader…technically trained professionals (Physicians, Engineers, Attorneys, Information technologists, etc.) who find themselves promoted to leadership positions.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Matt Oechsli is one of the leading authorities regarding marketing, selling, servicing and developing loyalty with affluent clients. His firm has conducted numerous research projects on the affluent and has been able to determine (with statistical significance) how the affluent make major purchase decisions, the criteria they use in selecting a “go-to” financial advisor, what they look for in a personal banking relationship, and more.

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Brian OMalleys adventures have taken him from the slopes of Mt. Everest to the jungles of Africa. Hes an adventurer, author, and award-winning photographer.

TRAVELS FROM: Colorado

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Jim Otar completed his B.A.Sc. (Bachelor of Applied Sciences) degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto in 1975. Subsequently, he received his M.Eng. (Master of Engineering) degree at the same university. After spending several years in engineering and investing for his own account, he started his financial planning career in 1995.

TRAVELS FROM: Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

An expert in dealing with difficult challenges, Alan Parisse helps leaders and professionals address market reversals, rapid change, mergers, layoffs, etc. His presentations include: This Is Your Time, The New Face of a Leader and The Great Salesperson in Changing Times, Shift Into High Gear and Thriving In Turbulent Times.

TRAVELS FROM: Colorado Colorado

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k) B=$5.5k to $10k

John Powers stands out as one of the best in the business. His entire career has been one of effectively communicating with audiences.John Powers does his homework. Before each presentation, he conducts extensive research into his clients' organization, its internal workings, needs and goals. He and his staff at the Powers of Motivation Institute work with the client to make that meeting the best one the client has ever had.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Chuck Reaves is the former top salesperson for AT&T where he was the highest producer out of 1,100 salespeople. He was promoted to sales manager and then left the world's largest corporation to form one of the smallest, Twenty One Associates in Atlanta.

TRAVELS FROM: Georgia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5-15k)

Billy Riggs, CSP - the World's first and only "Dis-Illusionist" blends world class illusions, spellbinding communication and ground breaking content to create an experience found nowhere else. His blend of magic and motivation has benefits that go well beyond just its initial "dis-illusioning" content.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

One of the nation's leading experts on the impact of technology on business and society, he is Futurist-in-Residence for The New York Times Company, as well an interactive media pioneer, novelist and journalist. He also writes the popular Practical Futurist column for MSNBC.

TRAVELS FROM: New York

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k - $10k)

William D. Rutherford is President of Rutherford Investment Management LLC and author of Who Shot Goldilocks: How Alan Greenspan did in our jobs, savings, and retirement plans. Mr. Rutherford has been the Treasurer of the State of Oregon and chaired the Oregon Investment Council overseeing $14 Billion in investment funds.

TRAVELS FROM: Oregon

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Wisconsin

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Eric Saperston bought a 1971 Volkswagen Bus, took his golden retriever Jack, and set out to follow the Grateful Dead and work a ski season in Aspen. Challenged by his mentor to make his trip more meaningful, Saperston decided to call up some of the most powerful people in the world and ask them out for a cup of coffee. What started out as a personal journey to find the answers to life's biggest questions--Why am I here? How can I find happiness? What is success?--quickly turned into something much bigger than he ever had imagined

TRAVELS FROM: Georgia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

The Chicago Tribune recently proclaimed Greg Schwem king of the hill in the growing world of corporate comedy. Greg's stand-up act, inserted with material about computers, business meetings, cell phone addiction and other corporate topics, is a hit with companies throughout the U.S. Even at comedy clubs, the material resonated with audiences. Greg appropriately has named his act Comedy With a Byte.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Co-author with David Drucker of The One Thing You Need to Do, D Shannon understands your business and what it takes to be successful. As a life insurance salesman, "D" achieved the top production level at one of the nation's largest independent broker/dealers, and has been a fee-only planner and a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Planning (NAPFA).

TRAVELS FROM: Colorado

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

From the world of Hollywood television, producer Arnold Shapiro draws relevant parallels between show business and your business. Using his decades of experience as an entrepreneur, innovator, and risk-taker in one of the most competitive businesses in the world, Arnold offers your group an entertaining and enriching presentation aimed at achieving greater success, better results, and increased motivation.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Sam Silverstein has a solid track record of building million dollar results. In his keynote No More Excuses! Mr. Silverstein entertains and challenges audiences internationally. Through the use of humor, sarcasm and a heavy does of the truth Silverstein helps audiences realize that they alone must take responsibility for their choices, actions, and results.

TRAVELS FROM: Missouri

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: New Jersey

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

David L. Smith is a Dartmouth- and Stanford-trained economist, futurist and market strategist whose views have intrigued audiences in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and Japan over the past 20 years. A seasoned, compelling speaker, his informative and entertaining presentations combine a broad range of disciplines -- economics, future studies, finance, history, politics, science, philosophy.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

David Pearce Snyder has been in the forecasting business for over 30 years, during which he has built an impressive track record with his private and public sector clientele, while compiling a multi-million item data base of trends and projections.

TRAVELS FROM: Maryland

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Bill Stainton is an expert in the use of humor to get a message across more effectively. A veteran of the back-stabbing world of television, hes won 29 Emmy awards for his work as a producer, writer, and performer. His work has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, NPR, and The Tonight Show, among others. Now he works with individuals and organizations that want to stretch their comedic and creative muscles for greater success.

TRAVELS FROM: Washington

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Dr. Gene Stanaland has been called the "Will Rogers of Economics." He has the uncanny ability to take complex subjects and make them understandable and entertaining. Through his wit and style he makes the "dreary science" exciting, leaving audiences laughing and informed

TRAVELS FROM: Alabama

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Jon Stetson injects uproariously funny situation comedy into his performance, thus creating hilarity that never fails to please an audience. He is more than just a comedian. His mind-boggling magic leaves them amazed, bewildered, and wanting to see more. This unique combination of magic and comedy has taken Jon around the world playing resort hotels, colleges, cruise ships, comedy clubs, and corporate events. In fact, Jon was invited to the White House to give a special performance for the President and Members of Congress on five occasions.

TRAVELS FROM: Massachusetts

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Robert Stevenson is an internationally recognized speaker and author of the highly successful book How To Soar Like An Eagle In A World Full Of Turkeys. He is a man who is consistently honored with standing ovations and requests to bring him back next year. His ability to connect with an audience is amazing; be it a strategic planning session for a Fortune 500 company to 20,000 salespeople, he excels at blending humor, facts, inspiration, conviction and audience participation.

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Michael P. Sullivan is a keynote speaker and trainer specializing in sales and marketing for Baby Boomers and older clients. His entertaining and involving presentations wow financial professionals with practical advice on how to talk to Boomers in order to be more effective.

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Virginia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

Matt partnered with SIR to bring the Boomer Project to life in early 2003. Besides overseeing research and consulting work for clients, he speaks frequently and leads workshops around the country.

TRAVELS FROM: Virginia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

Dan Thurmon is a dynamic professional speaker who blends a powerful message with a unique style called 'Speaking with Visual Impact'. He incorporates physical stunts, acrobatics, juggling and audience interaction in his high-energy motivational programs. With more than 17 years of research and practical experience in the field of multi-tasking and performance improvement, Dan serves as a valuable asset to organizations as they strive to adopt, integrate and implement action plans.

TRAVELS FROM: Georgia

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Steve Uzzell is one of the top advertising and corporate photographers in the country. His approach to his photographic work serves as a universal blueprint for problem solving. Audiences not only learn to be open to solutions that can be found in unexpected places, but that preparation lays the groundwork for magic to happen.

TRAVELS FROM: Washington DC

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Robert Veres is recognized nationally as the editorial guru of the investment advisor industry. His extensive knowledge, coupled with a well-honed sense of humor, make him a favorite speaker at industry events. Bob gives an informative and entertaining look at today's trends then probes into "what's ahead" for the financial services industry. He is the author of the study, Wealth Managers and the Future of the Investment Advisory Marketplace, publisher of Inside Information newsletter, and a writer and columnist for Dow Jones Investment Advisor magazine.

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Steve Vernon is one of the most prolific and sought-after retirement experts in the country. He has authored two books, produced an informative and engaging DVD, spoken in front of over 250 audiences, consulted to dozens of Fortune 1000 companies, and writes a lively and informative email newsletter.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Katherine Vessenes is America's best known authority on the legal, ethical and compliance issues facing financial advisors and is always full of practical suggestions to help advisors make their businesses more profitable with less effort. Katherine Vessenes knows how to keep an audience energized, involved and motivated to take action. Reviews consistently rate her among the top presenters at financial events.

TRAVELS FROM: Minnesota

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Scott Waddle is a speaker with a powerful message. The ultimate test for Scott followed a tragic accident when the Greeneville performed an emergency surface maneuver and collided with the Japanese fishing training vessel Ehime Maru. The vessel sunk, killing nine onboard.

TRAVELS FROM: North Carolina

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Co-founder of WIFE.org and originator of the acclaimed Second Saturday program ("What Women Need to Know About Divorce"), Ginita Wall is a financial expert and columnist for iVillage.com, CNBC.com, Cox Interactive Media, as well as an advisor for the General Electric Center for Financial Learning and Divorce Magazine.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Critically acclaimed Four Day Weekend is quickly becoming one of the country's hottest comedy acts. Performing more than 150 corporate shows a year, the cast has traveled around the country working for numerous Fortune 500 companies.

TRAVELS FROM: Texas

FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5 to $15k)

Matt Weinstein will help you to energize your workforce, reduce stress on the job, and build an enthusiastic team. Matt's long-term partnerships with companies like AT&T, IBM, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers have helped them reward, retain, and revitalize their key employees. Matt will motivate and inspire your employees to be more productive, and will teach them how to create a corporate culture of support and celebration at work.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Howard Wight has spoken at the Million Dollar Round Table annual meeting five times. He has also spoken twice at the International Forum, which is comprised primarily of Top of the Table members. Sponsoring a Howard Wight seminar is one of the best investments any organization can make for its producers.

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FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Maureen Wilke is a practice manangement coach and sought after industry speaker. She is an industry leader with a unique blend of executive management, sales, marketing and training. She has worked with thousands of advisors and wholesalers to increase their businesses, improve their process and be more profitable. She developed The CONNECTED Advisor: 8-Steps to Building Your Extraordinary Practice to help advisors run their business smarter, not harder. What makes her programs so effective is the action steps, tools and follow-up plan she provides.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

Lloyd Williams is a nationally recognized author, executive coach, trainer and speaker. He has conducted seminars, workshops and keynote addresses in the financial services industry for over a decade. As an in-the-trenches advisor, his business grew at 35% a year while he worked only one day a week.

TRAVELS FROM: Canada

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

"There's magic in the air" - literally. Gary Wollin combines industrial strength content, humor and magical illusions to emphasize key points in his presentation. Using magic as a metaphor, he is able to deal with topics such as stress, change, and customer service issues in a unique yet informative way.

TRAVELS FROM: California

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Florida

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

Clare Zempel is a leading business economist and top investment strategist. He honed his smart, nimble approach to making sense of complex economic and financial issues over more than 30 years as an economist for major national firms. Through Zempel Strategic, Clare brings seasoned common sense to bear on these issues for corporate business clients and major investors. He specializes in customizing applied economics and financial market analysis to meet each client's unique needs.

TRAVELS FROM: Wisconsin

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)