Peyton Manning
Two-Time Super Bowl-Winning Quarterback & Five-Time NFL MVP
Keynote Speaker: Monday, October 28 @ 9:15 A.M.
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player and a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, has earned his place among the greatest quarterbacks in league history as one of the leaders in nearly every statistical passing category.
During the 2015/2016 season, Manning led the Denver Broncos to a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, making him the first starting quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different teams.
Manning entered the NFL in 1998 with the Indianapolis Colts as the first overall draft pick. When he retired in 2016, Manning held numerous records including the most career touchdown passes in league history in addition to ranking first all-time in completions and passing yards. Named a first-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press on seven occasions, no quarterback in NFL history had more playoff appearances or 300-yard passing games than Manning when he retired.
In 2013, Manning was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated. In his first year with the Broncos in 2012—and after missing the entire 2011 campaign with a neck injury - Manning finished as the Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year and runner-up for the league’s MVP.
During his first 14 NFL seasons with the Colts, Manning set club records in nearly every career passing category. He led the franchise to its first World Championship in 36 years during the 2006 season, earning MVP honors in the Colts’ 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. In 2017, the Colts honored Manning by retiring his number 18 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
During his time at the University of Tennessee, Manning epitomized the term “student-athlete.” He claimed 43 records at the school, conference and national levels while graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He led Tennessee to an SEC Championship as a senior in 1997 and earned consensus All-America honors. Following his senior season, Manning was honored with the Sullivan Award for the nation’s top amateur athlete based on character, leadership, athletic ability and the ideals of amateurism. In 2005, the Volunteers retired his number 16 and in 2017, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Manning attended Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans, where he was named Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player of the Year and Columbus (Ohio) Touchdown Club National Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. A native of New Orleans, he was named the No. 1 greatest athlete to hail from the state of Louisiana by The Times-Picayune and was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. Manning was also inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (2019) and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (2018).
He has also received numerous awards for his philanthropic work off the field and was honored as the recipient of the Byron “Whizzer” White Humanitarian Award and the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2005, the Bart Starr Award in 2015, and the Lincoln Medal in 2017.
Manning is a longtime supporter of The Pat Summit Foundation, a non-profit with a mission to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. In 2012, Manning joined The Pat Summit Foundation Advisory Board and co-chairs several fundraising events throughout the year. He also sits on the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet – lending a hand during disaster relief.
He and his wife, Ashley, established the PeyBack Foundation in 1999 to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth by assisting programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for children at risk. The PeyBack Foundation has provided more than $14 million of impact to disadvantaged youth through its grants and programs since its inception. Manning is a champion for the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent (Indiana); serving as an ambassador, advocate and fundraiser. Peyton and Ashley co-chair the signature fundraising event for the hospital each spring, which raises money to expand and enhance departments and services offered.
Manning hosts and writes the NFL version of Detail on ESPN+ and is the host and executive producer of Peyton’s Places, which is set to air in 2019 on ESPN+ with special compilation shows to air on ESPN and ABC to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the NFL. He balances these projects, while continuing his iconic commercials and various business partnerships.
Manning’s father, Archie, was an All-American at the University of Mississippi in 1969 and 1970 and had a 14-year playing career in the NFL with New Orleans (1971-82), Houston (1982-83) and Minnesota (1983-84). His brother, Eli, also attended Ole Miss and was named the MVP of Super Bowls XLII and XLVI with the New York Giants.
Manning and his family reside in Colorado.
Joe Coughlin
Leader of the MIT AgeLab, Teacher & Advisor
Keynote Speaker: Tuesday, October 29 @ 8:00 A.M.
Dr. Joe Coughlin leads the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. Researcher, teacher & advisor – his work explores how global demographics, technology and changing behaviors are transforming business & society.
He teaches in MIT’s Department of Urban Studies & Planning. Coughlin advises major companies worldwide and has served on advisory committees for the White House, the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development and economic development authorities worldwide.
He was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as inventing the future of retirement, named as one of “100 Most Creative in Business” by Fast Company Magazine, and one of Investment News2019 “Icons & Innovators.”
Coughlin is a Senior Contributor to Forbes and writes for the Wall Street Journal as well as other leading business outlets. Author of over 100 academic publications, his recent book, The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World’s Fastest Growing, Most Misunderstood Market – was named a CEO-READS Best Seller.
Victoria Arlen
Survivor, ESPN Host, Gold Medalist & World Record Holder and Author
Keynote Speaker: Tuesday, October 29 @ 8:00 A.M.
Dr. Joe Coughlin leads the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. Researcher, teacher & advisor – his work explores how global demographics, technology and changing behaviors are transforming business & society.
He teaches in MIT’s Department of Urban Studies & Planning. Coughlin advises major companies worldwide and has served on advisory committees for the White House, the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development and economic development authorities worldwide.
He was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as inventing the future of retirement, named as one of “100 Most Creative in Business” by Fast Company Magazine, and one of Investment News2019 “Icons & Innovators.”
Coughlin is a Senior Contributor to Forbes and writes for the Wall Street Journal as well as other leading business outlets. Author of over 100 academic publications, his recent book, The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World’s Fastest Growing, Most Misunderstood Market – was named a CEO-READS Best Seller.
Jamie Price
President and Chief Executive Officer—Advisor Group, Inc.
Featured Speaker: Monday, October 28 @ 9:15 A.M.
Jamie Price is President and CEO of Advisor Group, one of the nation’s largest networks of independent financial advisors. He is responsible for the management of more than 1,000 employees, who serve the needs of the firm’s 7,000 financial advisors. He is a member of the Advisor Group Board of Directors.
Jamie has deep financial services and entrepreneurial experience, and a track record of building innovative investment solutions in the wealth management space. He is focused on field management, technology and service, combined with a desire to drive profitable growth for advisors. Reflecting his passion for client-driven businesses, just prior to joining Advisor Group, Jamie invested in and led the startup 1-800 DOCTORS, a concierge service that connects patients with medical professionals. The role put him in daily contact with consumers, and reinforced the importance of understanding client trends to drive business strategy across technology, product, education and service platforms.
As Head of Wealth Management Advisor Group Americas at UBS, Jamie was responsible for North American client-facing businesses, including 7,300 employees and 7,000 financial advisors located in more than 400 offices across the continent. Under his leadership, UBS was able to propel financial advisor growth, as measured by McLagan, from No. 3 to No. 1. As President and COO of Prudential Securities, he led the firm to achieve the highest national broker-dealer client satisfaction ranking from JD Power and Associates. Jamie also sits on the board of Invest in Others, an organization that recognizes and honors advisors who give back to their community.
Jamie attended the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon, where he earned a B.S. degree in Finance/Economics.
Allison Couch Pratt
Executive Vice President, National Sales—Advisor Group, Inc.
Featured Speaker: Monday, October 28 @ 9:15 A.M.
Allison Couch Pratt is EVP, National Sales for Advisor Group, one of the nation’s largest networks of independent financial advisors, overseeing more than $228 billion in client assets under administration. In this role, she is responsible for the development and implementation of sales and consulting strategies to position advisors for success in the fiduciary era. The National Sales team is comprised of Investment Advisory Services, Retirement Plan Consulting Services, Insurance Consulting Services, Advanced Planning, Product Sales Support and Partner Relations. Each of these teams develops and administers value added programs and business building tools and resources that support advisors in growing their revenues, managing more efficient businesses and deepening client relationships.
A seasoned sales and marketing executive with over 30 years of experience with independent broker-dealers, Allison started her career in 1987 as a financial advisor and Managing Executive affiliated with Royal Alliance. After more than 10 years as a producing advisor, she moved to the corporate side, and became a Vice President of Regional Management for Royal Alliance, and then Senior Vice President and head of regional Management at FSC Securities.
Upon leaving our firm in 2005, Allison held a variety of positions around the industry, including President & CEO of The Financial Services NETWORK, and President of Associated Securities Corporation. She spent several years at LPL Financial as a Senior Vice President, where she led the Business Consulting team as they grew same store sales, improved advisor satisfaction and retention, and increased advisor
adoption and use of LPL Financial tools, services, and platforms.
Most recently, Allison served as Managing Director, Wealth Management, for Cetera Financial Group, where she was responsible for overseeing all aspects of advisory sales and growing product sales. She joined Advisor Group in June 2014.
Allison attended the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and possesses an MBA in Finance, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, from St. John Fisher College. She holds Series 6, 7, 24, 63, and 65 licenses. Allison also serves on the Board of Management for the YMCA’s Camp Cory, an organization focused on ensuring every child has the opportunity to experience summer camp.
Steve Wastek
Associate General Counsel and Senior Regulatory Attorney—Advisor Group, Inc.
Featured Speaker: Monday, October 28 @ 9:15 A.M.
Steve Wastek is Associate General Counsel and Senior Regulatory Attorney for Advisor Group, Inc., one of the nation’s largest networks of independent financial advisors, overseeing more than $268 billion in total client assets under administration. In this role, he advises on the Firm’s regulatory matters and supports the wealth management and retirement business.
Prior to joining Advisor Group, Steve was with Cetera Financial Group, where he served as Deputy General Counsel for the wealth management and retirement business for its network of independent retail broker-dealer and investment adviser firms. Earlier roles included Vice President & Associate Counsel at Calamos Investment, and Vice President & Senior Counsel at ING Americas.
Steve earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Political Science at the University of Arizona and received his Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law.