
Speakers
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Kelly Gorman
“Advocis Update: key updates on strategic priorities, including advocacy, education, and member engagement”

Kelly Ho
“Advocis Update: Key updates on strategic priorities, including advocacy, education, and member engagement”

Barbara Egan
“The Power of Presence: Performing Well Without Burning Out”

Joseph Galli
“Unlocking the Hidden Value of Life Insurance to Fund Medical Research and Patient Support“

Tanya Staples
“Retirement Realities in Canada – A Gendered Journey”

Dr. Sara Johnson
“The Secret of Getting Ahead is Getting Started: Building superior Networks Using Alternative Assets“

Dan Steinkey
“Creating Community: The Flywheel That Grows Your Practice“

Richard Pyper
“Old Habits, New Rules: Aligning Compliance and Advisors for Sustainable Growth“

Patrick Uzan
“Strategic Structuring: Pitfalls and Opportunities with Corporate-Owned Life Insurance“

Lee Picco
“What Built Your Success Won’t Sustain It: Mastering Your Default Patterns Under Pressure“

Kathryn Bennett
“Business Succession: Built to Last”

Anita Fantov
“The Health and Wealth Connection”

Evan Grunberger
“Where There is a Will, There Isn’t Always a Way…”

Krissy Schurfield
“RBC Olympian- Unshakeable: Trust Teamwork and Rising After Setback“

Ryan Kainz
“Strategic Community Building”

Jayden Lee
“Pain to Purpose: How to Build a Life Resume”

Ira Dixon
“The True Power of a CRM: Discover How the Right CRM Can Revolutionize Your Advisory Practice”

Jason Goldstine
“Strategic Community Building”


“The 2026 Advocis Pacific School is bringing together an incredible group of speakers, all absolute experts in their respective fields. You definitely don’t want to skip this!”
Saskia Karlen, CHS, CFP
Co-Chair, 2026 Advocis Pacific School
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