THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR PROTECTION-FIRST ADVISORS.
What if you could accelerate your growth by two years in just two days?
Join the industry's best advisors, thought leaders, and coaches in Scottsdale, Arizona January 17th-20th 2027 for the most impactful event in the life insurance industry.
Position expert strategies with confidence and conviction
Master cutting-edge language that closes bigger cases
Build long-term relationships with the industry's best
January 17-20, 2027 • Scottsdale, Arizona
WATCH THE 2026 recap video!
LAST YEAR'S IMPACT
463
ATTENDEES
18
FIRMS/GROUPS
23
INDUSTRY SPONSORS
15
SPEAKERS & THOUGHT LEADERS
The Fast Start Forum
WHERE ADVISORS COME TO LEVEL UP
The Fast Start Forum is a yearly conference bringing together advisors for a first-class experience. Throughout the event, you'll learn from a lineup of industry leaders producing at elite levels. Master the tactics to position life insurance in retirement & estate planning, build long-term relationships, and learn from top influencers in the space.
At The Fast Start Forum, you get:
Expert language to position insurance as part of complete retirement planning strategies.
Advanced strategies to close bigger cases using protection-first planning approaches.
Prospecting hacks to meet better clients and find bigger opportunities in your current book of business.
Closing scripts to move clients to action and overcome objections that hold you back.
Connections with the BEST thought leaders, advisors, and firms in the industry.
2026 PHOTO GALLERY
WHAT ADVISORS ARE SAYING
From Attendees Who Were There Last Year
MANDO SALLAVANTI III
Founder & Financial Advisor
"This was my first time coming to The Fast Start Forum, and it was even better this time around! The content was some of the best I've seen in the industry. Can't wait for next year!"
STEVE JOHNSON
Partner & Wealth Strategist
"The Fast Start Forum was amazing. Honestly, it was the best conference I've ever attended. We're bringing a ton more advisors from our office next year."
JAKE MARSHALL
Senior VP & Managing Director
"By applying your frameworks and language from the conference, I was able to confidently position myself and close several cases, including my biggest one yet."
Past Speakers
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Bobby Samuelson
President, Life Innovators
Wade D. Pfau
Professor, Author & Founder
Garrett Gunderson
7X Best-Selling Author
Kuldeep Madan
CEO, Madan + Associates
Vince D'Addona
Founding Partner, Valent Wealth
Jordan Montgomery
Founder & Performance Coach
Eszylfie Taylor
Founder, Taylor Financial Services
Rebecca Bast
Founder, Bast Financial Group
Jason Sanger
President, Wealth Building Cornerstones
Chris Smith
Partner, The Possibility Co.
Curtis Cloke
Owner; Financial Hall of Fame
Michael Phelps
23x Olympic Gold Medalist
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY'S
#1 ADVISOR EVENT
The Fast Start Forum brings together more successful producers than any other event in our industry, all focused on one thing: positioning whole life in retirement planning with protection-first approaches.
When you attend, you'll learn how top-tier producers position whole life in complete portfolio planning. You'll get the scripts they use with high-net-worth clients. And you'll meet advisors and businesses who can become long-term strategic partners.
Meet Your Host
Tom Wall
I've spent 23 years helping advisors position whole life insurance with conviction.
I started as an award-winning advisor at Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual before moving to home office leadership. I earned my PhD in retirement income planning studying whole life as a fixed income alternative under Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish.
Now, I run Whole Life Masterminds, a coaching program for advisors specializing in whole life, and train thousands more on national stages speaking on protection-first planning strategies that close bigger cases.
The Fast Start Forum is where I give you the research, the positioning for retirement planning, and the exact scripts I've developed over two decades.
EXPLORE THE LOCATION & VENUE
Enjoy a world-class experience at The Phoenician in beautiful, Scottsdale, Arizona.
CONVENIENT ACCESS TO/FROM ANY LOCATION
Closest Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
A 20-minute rideshare to/from The Phoenician.
Contact
Phone: (480) 941-8200
Address: 6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
The Fast Start Forum
Event Attendees
ADVISORS AND FIRMS FROM ACROSS THE U.S.
Surround yourself with industry leaders from:
MassMutual
Guardian
Northwestern Mutual
New York Life
Penn Mutual
OneAmerica
Lafayette Life
Modern Woodman
Thrivent
Knights of Columbus
And many others...
JUMPSTART 2027 IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND ATMOSPHERE
Walk away with proven language to close bigger cases: Get the exact scripts and positioning frameworks that top 1% producers are using right now.
Master the objections that stall your sales: "I need to think about it." "It's too expensive." "I can get better returns elsewhere." You'll learn how to address them before they come up.
Build referral partnerships that matter: Connect with advisors who understand your business and can send you qualified referrals - not just networking for the sake of it.
Position yourself as the go-to advisor in your market: Learn how top producers differentiate themselves and command bigger premium cases without discounting their value.
Access the strategies used by advisors earning 7+ figures: Real numbers. Real case studies. Real results you can replicate in your practice.
WHAT ADVISORS ARE SAYING
From Attendees Who Were There in 2026
"I wanted more of it. I've been thoroughly impressed over the last week"
"The amount of talented people you're surrounded by is amazing."
"This has been an incredible experience across the board."
INDUSTRY LEADING PARTNERS
Sponsors From Prior Years
LATEST VIDEOS, NEWS & INTERVIEWS
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SURROUND YOUR TEAM With GREATNESS
At the Fast Start Forum, you'll spend two days with advisors who understand your business. You'll learn from speakers on stage. But the real value comes from the advisors in the room:
Build referral partnerships in complementary markets: Surround yourself with top-tier talent across the industry who can help you accelerate your personal growth and career opportunities.
Create long-term connections that last beyond the event: Build partnerships between firms for cross-referrals, joint marketing, or combined resources.
Get exact solutions to problems costing you cases: Learn how top producers and thought leaders handle objections, network with high net-worth clients, and build a book of business that gets them into the top 1%.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions here.
Question 1: What can I expect at The Fast Start Forum 2027?
You'll get proven language, positioning frameworks, and strategies you can use immediately—not motivation without method.
Question 2: When and where is it at?
January 17-20, 2027 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Question 3: Who should attend?
Advisors with experience who are past survival mode. If you're tired of winging it and want the language that works, you should be here.
Question 4: Are there team discounts?
Yes. Email [email protected] for team pricing and group registration.
Question 5: When do prices increase?
Prices increase monthly. Early bird pricing ends April 15th, 2026. The longer you wait, the more you pay.
Question 6: How do hotels work?
We reserved a private hotel room block at The Phoenician for all guests. Booking details will be sent after registration.
Question 7: How do I stay updated?
Any other questions? Email: [email protected]
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Advisors Love The Fast Start Forum
"Great thing about Tom Wall is that they take care of everything technical . Really, really happy with Tom Wall. "
"With Tom Wall, being able to step into a system that is pre-made, pre-ready to go, everything is already connected seamlessly. I'm a super big fan of it"
"We are really grateful and thankful to have found a partner that can elevate us.We've been working with Emma for a few weeks and she's already smashing it for us "
"Not only does Tom Wall manage my social media, my online membership, it literally ticks every single box and its enabled me to have time freedom. It has been the absolute game changer for me. "
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