2011 Main Platform Speakers

Jeff Thredgold

has been entertaining and informing audiences for over two decades. He will lead us on a slightly irreverent, up-to-the-minute tour of the economy, financial markets, government, and will provide a sneak preview of the future. Jeff is an economic consultant for Zions Bancorporation. He is the member of four national forecast panels including Blue Chip Financial Forecast and those of USA Today and the Associated Press.

Jennifer A. Borislow, CLU

will be President of MDRT and is a 22-year MDRT member. A qualifier of one Court of the Table and 12 Top of the Table honors, in 2005 she became the first woman to serve at the help of Top of the Table. In the industry, Borislow is a recognized expert and well-known speaker, addressing audiences throughout the world.

Patrick Kuhse

shares his journey from successful stockbroker and entrepreneur to his involvement in a financial fraud scheme, his flight to the jungles of Costa Rica as an international fugitive, incarceration in two countries and back again.

He is uniquely qualified to address key warning signs and critical thinking errors that lead to all forms of unethical behavior and criminal activity.

Tom Hegna, CLU, ChFC, CASL

Is a very popular industry speaker, having spoken at the MDRT Boomertirement Roadshows, the national NAIFA convention, Society of Financial Service Professional’s National Forum meetings and on both the Main Platforms of the 2009 Top of the Table meeting, and the 2010 Million Dollar Roundtable in Vancouver British Columbia.

Tom was, perhaps, the most popular speaker on the 2010 MDRT Main Platform. At the Taggart Symposium he will present his “Retirement Today, Solutions to Last a Life Time” presentation which debunks conventional wisdom and introduces strategies that help real people solve real problems. You don’t want to miss this presentation on Friday morning!

Rick Paulsen

A “Top of the Table” agent, Rick Paulsen is among the top 1% of life insurance agents in the country. He has consistently achieved Chairman’s Council Production since the age of 25. In 1992, Rick was elected to Agents Advisory Council—the youngest member of the AAC in the history of New York Life—and in 2008 he was New York Life’s Council Vice President with just under $1 million of First Year Commissions (FYC). Rick currently conducts a monthly coaching series for New York Life on the practical things that agents need to know to make sales, grow their business, and have more success.

Craig and Lynne Zabriskie

Craig and Lynne have been married almost 30 years and have made their home in Centerville, Utah. They have raised two beautiful daughters, who are now grown and both married. Craig and Lynne’s family has expanded to where they now enjoy their grandson and granddaughter to the fullest. Their life changed with a boating accident that left Craig disabled. Their story is what our business is all about.

Jason R. Rucker, CFP

Financial Advisor

Jason has been a member of the financial services industry for 14 years and is the recipient of several industry awards and recognition. Jason is a member of Penn Mutual’s STAR Program that recognizes top life producers for their consistent long-term success with the company. He has also served as a guest lecturer for the firms training and development programs.

He is member of several professional organizations NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors), AALU (Association for Advanced Life Underwriting), MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) and is a Top of the Table qualifier for the Million Dollar Round Table.

Jason graduated from Arizona State University where he studied finance.