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Van Mueller, LUTCF, is a Registered Representative with Mass Mutual.  January 23, 2024, marks Van’s 51st year as an insurance agent.  He is an active member of MDRT having qualified for Court of the Table in 1990 and Top of the Table for the last thirty-four years.

Van has served as an LUTC moderator and served as President of the Milwaukee Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors for the 1998-99 year.  Van has served as Membership Chairman for both Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin.  Van also served on the Annuity Advisory Panel, the Middle-Income Task Force, the Sales Idea Committee, and the Program Development Committee for MDRT.  
Van supports many industry organizations.  In addition to membership in the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors and Million Dollar Round Table, he is also a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, an Emissary Contributor to IFAPAC and a Diamond Knight of the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation.

Van has spoken to groups around the world, including being a main-platform speaker at MDRT in 1998 in Chicago and the Main Platform Speaker at the 2001 Top of the Table Meeting in Maui, HI.  Van was a Main Platform Speaker at the 2003, 2005, 2009, 2014 and 2015 NAIFA Conventions. He was a speaker at MDRT and at the NAIFA Convention for 2006, and again in 2007, 2010 and 2011 and spoke again at the 2021 MDRT annual meeting. He was a main platform speaker for the MDRT Experience in Tokyo, Japan in April of 2008.  Van was the 2010 Advisor of the Year for Senior Market Advisor magazine.  He has also written many articles for various publications, including the “Close” for Retirement Advisor magazine. Van also has a monthly newsletter available to subscribers at www.vanmueller.com.

Insurance Futurist! A pioneer in the insurance industry. Expert in the topic of millennials & Gen Z, digital transformation, Metaverse & Virtual Reality, internet marketing strategy, Artificial Intelligence and new cutting-edge technologies in the insurance industry & profession. Invented two innovative software for insurance need analysis, by implementing the science of risk management, artificial intelligence and extensive neuroscience research on risk perception and decision making. The software received many innovation awards from significant organizations like MIT University (MIT Enterprise Forum), Chamber of industrialists in Cyprus, Europe start-up awards, and global "Get in the ring" contest.

IFAAcademy also received an amazing award "TOP 50 LEADERS COMPANIES IN EDUCATION" globally from the international organization GFEL - Global Forum for Education and learning and also won the "Best Insurance & Finance Advisor Training Institute 2020" award in a competition held in London by the Corporate Vision member of AI Global Media.

In 2020 also he received the prestigious global award "Top 25 InsurTech CEOs of 2020" from Technology Innovators Media. Vast 25 years' experience in the field since 1999 as a top awarded insurance consultant (MDRT member) and manager. An international public speaker with extensive experience and hundreds of hours at big stages around the world characterized by his motivational & passionate way of expression. Holds certification in "AI for business" from Penn University, Pennsylvania. Also, certifications from LUTCF, IRMA, BRMA, and ongoing studies at PRMIA (professional risk management association).

Served as president, the Panhellenic Association of Insurance Consultants from 2015 until 2019.
Currently, the president and CEO of IFAAcademy (International Financial Architects) an educational & research organization focusing on the global insurance market specialized in the education and training of insurance and financial consultants with presence in Canada, New York, Great Britain, Greece & Cyprus.
Members of the Board of Advisors of IFAAcademy are key members of the Greek and international market. His vision is to upgrade the insurance Institution to the position it deserves & appoint the insurance consultant as a Risk Management Scientist for individuals & businesses by creating the professional of the future: the new specialty of "Insurable Risk Manager".

Thirty-year MDRT and TOT member, Tracey Devonport has enjoyed a life of accolades.

 

From humble beginnings as a teacher, she found her dream job as a financial advisor through her law studies.

 

She has served on numerous councils and committees, both in South Africa and the World.

 

She has been a regular guest & speaker on TV and radio locally and internationally and still enjoys her dynamic investment practice.

Karl Hartey is a passionate wealth strategist, author, and speaker who’s spent over 30 years helping people make sense of their money and live the lives they truly want. As Chairman of Hartey Wealth Management, he’s guided generations of families through life’s big financial decisions with warmth, clarity, and straight-talking advice.

Karl’s career has taken him around the world, from giving keynote talks at the Million Dollar Round Table to writing books that make finance feel human. His All You Need to Know About Money series has helped thousands take control of their finances, and his children's books — the Mollie and Tobie adventures — are all about inspiring the next generation with life lessons, laughter, and heart.

At his core, Karl believes money is just a tool — but used wisely, it can shape dreams, secure legacies, and give people true peace of mind.

Jarmila Somolanyiová is a distinguished financial advisor with 18+ years of experience, including 17 years at PARTNERS GROUP SK and one year with Zurich. She was ranked #1 VIP Consultant at PARTNERS GROUP SK in 2023 and is among the Top 10 in personal production for 2024 across the entire PARTNERS network. A MDRT Member (2022, 2023, 2025) and mentee in 2024, she made history as the first Slovak speaker on MDRT grounds (Greece 2024).

Specializing in financial analysis, strategic planning, investments, insurance, mortgages, and cash flow management, Jarmila provides tailored solutions to clients. She is an active member of Slovakia’s entrepreneurial community, a member of the Association of Business Women and Managers, and engages in industry forums.

With an academic background in mathematics and applied economy – financial markets, she continuously invests in professional development, attending global conferences such as the MDRT Global Conference (Singapore), MDRT Annual Meeting (Vancouver), and Mindvalley Financial Freedom Summit (London).

Having lived and worked in the USA and Portugal, Jarmila brings a global perspective to financial advising. Outside of work, she is a dedicated mother, outdoor enthusiast (whitewater kayaking, backcountry skiing, running), and proud owner of two Belgian shepherds.

Tom Hegna is an economist, author, and retirement expert. He has been an incredibly popular industry speaker for many years and is considered by many to be THE Retirement Income Expert!.

As a former First Vice President at New York Life, retired Lieutenant Colonel, and economist, Tom has delivered over 5,000 seminars on his signature "Paychecks and Playchecks" retirement approach, helping Baby Boomers and seniors retire the "optimal" way. He has condensed a large chunk of his considerable knowledge into 5 books.

With over three decades in the financial and investment services industry, Rohini has built a career rooted in one simple truth: people thrive when they are truly supported.

Rohini began her journey as a Financial Advisor with MetLife in Canada. Through mergers and acquisitions, she had the opportunity to work with some of Canada’s most respected insurance companies — Mutual Life, Clarica, London Life, and Freedom 55 Financial — before ultimately opening her own agency with Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network (DFSIN) in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. Throughout her career, she held positions of increasing responsibility, from Sales Agent to Sales Advisor to Branch Manager, Sales Director, to Regional Manager, and eventually Managing Director.

As a Sales Coach and Financial Advisor Therapist, Rohini has had the privilege of recruiting and training new financial advisors, guiding experienced professionals to reach greater heights, and building what became a top-performing sales agency. Year after year, she was honored with both the Top Sales Agency and Top Recruiting awards — not as a destination, but as a reflection of the people she had the joy of walking alongside.

Over the course of her career, Rohini has recruited, trained, and developed more than 250 agents and many Sales Managers, the majority of whom have become successful entrepreneurs. Watching them thrive is, and has always been, her greatest achievement and her most enduring goal.

Rohini’s influence has extended well beyond Canada. She had the remarkable opportunity to consult for Jubilee Insurance in Kenya, where she helped reshape their sales training, reformed their sales manual, and worked closely with Branch Managers and Advisors across Nairobi and surrounding cities — a testament to her belief that financial empowerment knows no borders.

Throughout her journey, one mantra has remained constant: women need to be financially independent all over the world.

Today, Rohini channels that conviction into her work as The Financial Empowerment Podcaster for Women’s Wealth & Kids Financial Knowledge. Driven by her passion for amplifying the voices of those who have chosen to share their success stories, Rohini has recorded podcast episodes across five continents — in Kenya, throughout Asia, across the United States, in Central America, and in Canada. Her guests are the women and men who have built something remarkable and are willing to speak openly about how they got there. Through these conversations, Rohini brings their hard-won wisdom to listeners around the world, dedicated to empowering women to own their financial future and planting the seeds of financial literacy in the next generation.

Activities & Societies: Rohini served as Chairperson of the Juvenile Diabetes Association of Victoria for one year, raising significant funds and supporting the charity for over 10 years. She was an active member of the E Women’s Network and a dedicated supporter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Victoria Art Gallery.

Continuing Education: Rohini has pursued continuous professional development throughout her career, earning certifications and completing programs through CAIFA, LUATC, LIMRA, AMTC, CFP, and CSA.

This book is a natural extension of that mission — because every woman deserves the tools, the knowledge, and the encouragement to rise.