2017 Distribution Conference for Financial Services - Sponsors and Exhibitors

As the trusted global leader in digital client engagement for financial services, Hearsay Systems empowers over 260,000 advisors and agents to proactively guide and capture the last mile of digital communications in a compliant manner. The world’s leading financial firms—including BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and New York Life—rely on Hearsay’s compliance-driven platform to scale their reach, optimize sales engagements, grow their business and deliver exceptional client service. Hearsay is headquartered in San Francisco, with globally distributed teams in North America, Europe and Asia. Visit us at: https://www.hearsaysystems.com/

Today’s clients are not just more distracted. They are more distant and distressed. How do you capture attention and drive sales? At Mindset Digital, we show you how to: • Write for action: We redesign everything from your emails and website content to news releases and compliance letters. • Present with power: We transform old-school sales presentations into highly visual, high-impact talks. • Develop a compelling online presence: Our LinkedIn Executive Makeovers and training help you connect with clients — virtually. Our award-winning team has provided training and consulting to more than 250,000 professionals in major insurance and financial firms around the world. Beyond training your teams, our specialists can do all the heavy lifting for making sure your messaging is clear and compelling. You’re looking to communicate with clarity and impact. We’ve got you covered. Visit us at: https://mindsetdigital.com/

Hoopis Performance Network provides digital learning solutions designed to develop the knowledge and skills of financial advisors, firm leaders, and employees/staff at all levels. HPN’s scalable, customizable solutions equip financial organizations with value-added resources to increase productivity and retention of advisors and their teams. Connect with us to learn why over 100,000 financial professionals leverage HPN for their needs in sale effectiveness, practice management, marketing, advanced planning, staff development and more! https://hoopis.com/

Pinpoint is the recognized leader in web-based compliance and risk management solutions for financial services firms. Pinpoint’s Compliance systems provide online fillable forms and client specific submission and approval workflows. The system supports 22 compliance modules including ADV Part 2 B brochures, OBAs, Advertising Review, and Gifts and Entertainment. Pinpoint’s comprehensive tracking and reporting capabilities provide real-time status of all compliance initiatives and archives all client compliance records in SEC 17-a compliance. Visit us at: https://www.pinpointglobal.com/

Watering Can® Press creates award-winning children’s books for companies to enhance their brand image, generate PR, and drive sales by connecting with clients, partners, and communities in long-lasting and heart-felt ways. The family-friendly books appeal to adult consumers by supporting them and their loved-ones on topics like grieving, healthy choices, being green, special needs, financial literacy and more. Our books are shared in many ways (given to clients, prospects, and/or stakeholders at seminars or events or at touch-points; used in cause marketing, and more). Customized versions make lasting impressions with branded keepsakes that remain in homes for years. NEW book to serve military families is now available! New APP versions books are also available for licensing and social media efforts. Visit us at: www.wateringcanpress.com

Adobe is changing the world though digital experiences. We help our Financial services customers develop and deliver high-impact experiences that differentiate brands, build loyalty, and drive revenue across every screen, including smartphones, computers, tablets and TVs. Adobe solutions are used daily by millions of companies worldwide—from publishers and broadcasters, to enterprises, marketing agencies and household-name brands. Building on our established design leadership, we enable customers to make great content, and to manage, measure and monetize it for maximum impact. For more information, visit http://www.adobe.com/industries/financial-services.html.

The financial services industry has been plagued with poor retention for decades. Even in the best countries, the four-year retention tends to be around 11 percent. Studies have demonstrated that even a 1 percent increase in this number can result in millions of dollars to a company. Retention and higher productivity not only mean substantially more income to agents and managers; more importantly, this will mean a better-served public with greater financial security.

BCI provides coaching and consulting to companies, agencies, managers, and advisors in financial services. Programs include strategic planning with tactical applications for all levels, moving experienced advisors to the next level, improving retention for new advisors, developing leadership presentations, coaching, maximizing effectiveness of the 25-Point System, and personal coaching for managers and advisors, linking personal and business goals. Visit us at www.baierconsultinginternational.com

Insurance Meeting Network is a hotel representation and marketing firm that works exclusively within the Insurance and Financial industry. For 18 years IMN has partnered with National Chains, Preferred Hotel Group and travel companies to host receptions at both the Distribution and Annual Conference. IMN hotels are located in Mexico, Bahamas, Ireland, Europe and Asia along with five star US resorts. We partner with you on your meetings to find the right hotel and we work with you though out your program to make sure it is perfect! Visit us online at http://www.industrymeetings.com

Meet Sunny in a dynamic South Florida destination where warmth and beauty, awe-inspiring venues and an array of experiences result in memorable events. From a luxury beach hotel or a destination resort to the 600,000 sft.LEED® Gold Certified Broward County Convention Center groups of all sizes will be delighted. Let our team of local experts find the right hotel, resort, venue or service provider in our area. Step up to a fresh perspective. Meetings shine brighter here, and so will you. Learn more at http://www.sunny.org/meetings

Vivo Mobile’s software platform for on-boarding and developing Advisors helps Field Managers attract, develop and retain digital-age producers by integrating innovative activity management concepts and skill development tools, in an environment that inspires self-management and accountability. Modeled after Vivo Co-Founder and GAMA Hall of Famer John Baier’s industry-renowned 25-Point System, Vivo includes gamified features like leaderboards, as well as a collaborative, team-based social media feed, providing a framework for the more engaging onboarding and development experience sought by today’s New Advisor. Visit us at www.vivomobileinc.com

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the AI Search Company and is on a mission to transform the enterprise with AI search. With the explosion of information and data online, search has never been more important. However, while the world of consumer search has innovated over time, enterprise search has not. In fact, the majority of enterprise search is powered by outdated keyword search technology that only scans for keywords and delivers a list of hyperlinks rather than actually answering questions. Yext, the AI Search Company, offers a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers ― not links. Brands like Verizon, BBVA, Subway, and Marriott — as well as organizations like the U.S. State Department and World Health Organization — trust Yext to radically improve their business with answers-led AI search. Visit us at: https://www.yext.com/

The American College of Financial Services offers education in Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Retirement Income Planning, Special Needs Planning, and a variety of other topic areas. www.theamericancollege.edu

Distribion is a leading provider of a cloud-based distributed marketing communications software. The DMP, Distribion's signature product, enables organizations to more efficiently manage and measure their distributed, multi-channel marketing strategies with a single integrated platform while optimizing lead and customer engagement. This 360 corporate marketing automation solution also empowers local sales or marketing agents to access, personalize and send pre-approved brand campaigns or have corporate marketing departments send on their behalf. Packaged in a user-friendly interface, marketers now have a single, accessible platform to house all marketing assets, execute end-to-end marketing campaigns and measure impact with real-time analytics and reporting tools. Visit our website, www.distribion.com

Founded in 1994, Equisoft is a global provider of advanced insurance and investment digital solutions. Recognized as a valued partner by over 75 of the world’s leading financial institutions in 15 countries, Equisoft offers innovative front-end applications, extensive back-office services and unique data migration expertise. The firm’s flagship products include a SaaS policy administration solution, CRM, financial needs analysis, financial planning, asset allocation, fund and portfolio analysis, quotes and illustrations, electronic application, agency management systems, as well as customer, agent and broker portals. Equisoft is also Oracle’s largest and most experienced partner for the OIPA platform. With its business-driven approach, deep industry knowledge, innovative technology, and some 500 experts based in the USA, Canada, Chile, Colombia, South Africa, India and Australia, Equisoft helps its clients tackle any challenge in this era of digital disruption. www.equisoft.com/en

FSEdNet now offers three virtual platforms each containing hundreds of videos to grow and develop all levels of your team, employees, producers, and field managers. Imagine the possibilities as you deliver engaging tools and resources to help build each for their tomorrows. Our competency-based learning format provides each a voice in not only what they need but what they want and a choice in when and how they get it. This Focused Activity approach will intrinsically motivate them to close their skill gaps and remind them of things they have just forgotten about. https://hello.fsednet.com/

Powerful Cloud-Based, Low-Code Solutions
No matter where a Carrier is on their digital journey, or the size and complexity of their business, the OPUS (One Point Unified System) suite of solutions are a perfect fit, adding tremendous value and functionality to any current systems while supporting flexibility for future growth.

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Insurance Technologies powers better digital connectivity for the life insurance and annuities business so consumers can get rates and buy products more efficiently. We provide digital sales capabilities for carriers and all distribution channels that modernize workflows and deliver a better experience where the consumer wants — in person, online or on the go. From pre-sale functions, to quoting and illustration, to e-application and post-sale services, our solutions unlock sales opportunities across all lines of the life and annuity business. Learn more at www.insurancetechnologies.com.

Intellect SEEC provides an extensive portfolio covering distribution, underwriting, claims and servicing. We have partnered with the smallest to the largest insurers across the globe. We believe that while the underlying business of insurance is complex, leading edge technology should be deployed without interruption, making user experience intuitive and simple. www.intellectseec.com

Majesco is the leading software partner to both the P&C and L&A insurance markets to modernize, optimize and innovate their businesses at speed and scale. Over 330 insurers, from Greenfields, start-ups and MGAs to the largest insurers, reinsurers and brokers use Majesco’s next generation SaaS platform solutions of core, data and analytics, digital, distribution, absence management and a rich ecosystem marketplace of established and InsurTech partners to build the future of insurance. Our technology, expertise and leadership help insurers innovate and connect to build the future of their business. With over 825 successful implementations and over 65% of our customers on Cloud with Majesco platform solutions, together we have an amazing track record of innovation and real-world results. For more information visit: https://www.majesco.com/

Qlik® delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Companies of all sizes, across all industries and geographies, use Qlik solutions to visualize and explore information, generate insight and make better decisions. At Qlik, we optimize Business Intelligence (BI) by harnessing the collective intelligence of people across an organization. We focus on empowering people — by enabling everyone in an organization to see the whole story that lives within their data. Visit us at www.qlik.com

SE2, an Eldridge business, is a life and annuities insurance technology and services firm. SE2 has a proven track record of enabling technology driven transformations. SE2 uniquely combines industry knowledge stemming from its 125+ years of life insurance heritage along with its end-to-end SE2 Aurum® technology platform to enable the rapid launch of new and innovative products through both traditional as well as digital channels. SE2 currently administers nearly 2 million active policies on behalf of its 25+ clients. SE2 has over $100 billion in assets under administration and handles more than 200,000 new business applications annually. Please visit SE2 at www.SE2.com to learn more.

Securities Training Corporation (STC) was founded in 1969 to address the training needs of the securities industry. In 2014, STC celebrated 45 years of financial industry training. In 2017, we continue to offer the highest quality service with superior content, while developing innovative products to meet our clients’ needs. In addition to live and virtual classes, we offer On-Demand lectures in an MP4 format that students can review at their convenience. Our Study Manual is available in an eBook format, so students can review our material on the go. We are also near completion of our mobile app that will conveniently sync with students’ STCI Homerooms. Our Insurance Prelicensing courses are available in all 50 states. We customize Annual Compliance Meetings and develop Firm Element and Regulatory Element training materials to meet Continuing Education requirements. To maximize our accessibility to clients, STC is active on 10 social media outlets. Visit us at www.stcusa.com

As North America’s InsurTech leader for more than 50 years, Vertafore is modernizing and simplifying the insurance life cycle so that our customers can focus on what matters most. Vertafore’s solutions provide end-to-end connectivity across the distribution channel, improve the client and agent experience, unlock the power of data, and streamline essential workflows to drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability for independent agencies, MGAs and carriers. Visit us at: https://www.vertafore.com/

VUE Software is a single scalable platform built from the ground up for Insurers, MGAs, FMOs, IMOs, and Insurance Distributors who have outgrown their current tools and require greater automation for producer administration and sales processes. Founded by CSSI over two decades ago, VUE Software offers configurable solutions to meet the unique needs of the Life and Annuity, Health, and Property and Casualty markets. The company leads the Distribution Modernization movement and provides insurance organizations a solid path to revenue growth and competitive advantage, supporting multiple product types, distribution channels, and hierarchy types. Visit us at www.vuesoftware.com