Search for 2016 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) Award Winners Begins Now

Application forms for the 2016 DAC Young Advisors Award are now being accepted from young advisors, their clients, employers or mentors and can be found on the Knowledge Bureau website at the Conference tab at www.knowledgebureau.com. The application process will close on May 31 and selection will be announced on June 15, 2016.

The 2016 DAC will be held at the stunning Loews Coronado Resort in San Diego, CA, Nov 6-9, 2016. This year’s theme is SOAR HIGHER: Plan for your Greater Potential.  The new agenda is shaping up really well and has now been posted.

“Knowledge Bureau is thrilled to co-sponsor the DAC Young Advisor Award with Manulife, Title Sponsor of DAC. We firmly believe that today’s outstanding young advisors are tomorrow’s great leaders. We want to recognize their aspirations and offer leadership development opportunities by providing a process of selection and celebration that champions our industry’s young leaders and contributes to the building of a nation-wide strategy for the success of young advisors and their firms over the next 5-10 years,” said Evelyn Jacks, President, Knowledge Bureau. Please watch 2016 Distinguished Advisor Conference invitation.

“Manulife is pleased to continue the legacy that Standard Life began as title sponsor of the Distinguished Advisor Conference since its inception. The DAC conference provides a forum for advisors to learn, share, and evolve their businesses while experiencing relevant and timely content at the highest level of professionalism. We are proud to have been a part of the inaugural DAC Young Advisors Award and are thrilled host the panel discussion at the conference with two of our future industry leaders. Our next generation of advisors have a great responsibility and we can learn a tremendous amount from them as they bring innovative approaches and bridge the millennial gap between the past and the future of our industry.” - Barbara Foy-Pilchner, Vice President, National Accounts, Manulife Investments.

Keeley Simpson of Rorabeck Wealth Advisory Group, BMO Nesbitt Burns, and Brandon Silbermann, a financial advisor at Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc and Stockman Financial Services Ltd, were awarded prestigious plaques in commemoration of their selection as the two inaugural winners of the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) YOUNG ADVISOR AWARD, sponsored by Manulife and Knowledge Bureau.

Keeley and Brandon each received a complimentary registration to the Distinguished Advisor Conference (a $1950 value), which was held November 8-11 in Canadian retirement haven, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as well as three complimentary nights at the conference hotel (a $600 US value). They participated in a lively panel discussion on stage at the event, offering thought leadership on the future of their industry from the perspective of the Millennial Advisor.  This session provided an opportunity for national recognition of their profile and leadership.

Early registrations for those attending DAC as delegates are now open.  Save on tuition fees by registering prior to July 1.

The 2016 DAC will be held at the stunning Loews Coronado Resort in San Diego, CA Nov 6-9, 2016. This years’ theme is SOAR HIGHER: Plan for your Greater Potential. For more information, visit www.knowledgebureau.com/dac or call toll free 1-866-953-4769 for personal assistance.

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