Agenda: AIME Fuse 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	WOMEN'S MORTGAGE NETWORK SUMMIT BRUNCH & NETWORKING
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM	AIME OPENING REMARKS Katie Sweeney, CEO of AIME Welcome to the Women’s Mortgage Network Summit with opening remarks from AIME Leadership.
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM	MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Candace Morris, Director of Membership at AIME Elena Boland, Chair, WMN Committee Build new relationships with this networking activity designed to introduce you to other professionals attending the Summit.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Panel	WORK & LIFE: A BALANCING ACT Moderator: Katie Sweeney, CEO of AIME Panelists: Arlicia Jones, Broker Owner at Elite Lending Solutions Ashley Miller, Business Development Manager at GTG Financial Barb Multari, Broker Owner at Pathway Mortgage Group This panel session will dive into a variety of perspectives that many female professionals face and provide strategies to help you craft a balancing act that works for you.
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM Activity	TIME MASTER OR DISASTER Candace Morris, Director of Membership at AIME Elena Boland, Chair, WMN Committee Uncover exactly how and where you spend your time with this thought-provoking, hands-on activity.
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM Activity	DESIGNING YOUR LIFE Laura Brandao, President of AFR Wholesale Margarita Randell, Processing Manager and COO at Global Equity Finance, Inc. Hear from these experienced and accomplished women how they approach the unknown with an intentional attitude to design the life they want.
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM Activity	BUILDING YOUR BALANCE SHEET Candace Morris, Director of Membership at AIME Elena Boland, Chair, WMN Committee Have you ever wanted to plan the next steps of your success? In this activity, reflect on what you've learned during the previous session to bring insight and intention into your career planning.
1:50 PM - 2:15 PM Panel	FORGING YOUR OWN PATH Moderator: Christine Beckwith, President & COO of 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching & Consulting Panelists: Amie Dusa, Principal Broker at Educated Investors Finance Corporation Melanie, Walburg, Broker Owner & Sr. Loan Officer at Destiny Mortgage Lending Build upon the work you’ve done in today’s activities to chart a course of action for your personal life and professional career. In this session, hear from other professionals to learn how they took the plunge to forge ahead in their lives.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM	BREAK
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Presentation	DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND Toi Sweeney, Founder and Chief Style Officer of The Well Dressed Brand LLC Learn from expert brand developer and fashion stylist exactly how to cultivate the presence that you want to communicate to the world.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	KEYNOTE SPEAKER Paige Chenault, Founder and CEO of The Birthday Party Project Join Paige Chenault, founder of the Birthday Party Project, for a candid conversation on imposter syndrome, getting out of your own way, and stepping into your power as a professional woman.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Renaissance Foyer	WMN Summit Reception (Open to everyone)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Grand Patio	Leadership Happy Hour (Invite Only)
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Club (formerly The Bank at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino)	Kick-Off Reception (Invite Only)

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM	REGISTRATION OPEN (Registration Counters 3 &4) EXHIBIT HALL(S) OPEN (Exhibit Hall Blue & Exhibit Hall Orange) VIP LOUNGE OPEN (Raphael 3) HEADSHOTS (Exhibit Hall Blue)
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Exhibit Hall Blue & Exhibit Hall Orange	REFRESHMENTS
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM Grand Ballroom	DOORS OPEN TO GENERAL SESSION
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom Sponsored by AIME	AIME OPENING REMARKS Katie Sweeney, CEO of AIME Marc Summers, President Brendan McKay, President of Broker Advocacy Welcome to AIME Fuse 2021 with opening remarks from AIME Leadership.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Spotlight Speaker Grand Ballroom Sponsored by REMN Wholesale	BARRY HABIB, FOUNDER & CEO OF MBS HIGHWAY “Exponential Growth By Removing Points Of Friction” Gaze into the future of the housing market with cutting edge expert Barry Habib. A three-time Crystal Ball Award Winner, Habib predicts market rates and forecasts the twists and turns of the market so you can future-proof your business.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Panel Session Grand Ballroom Sponsored by AIME	FROM BRAWL TO BROKERS ARE BETTER: A HISTORY OF WHOLETAIL Moderator: Katie Sweeney, CEO of AIME Panelists: Anthony Casa, President & CEO of UMortgage Jackie Dunlap, Broker Owner at Next Generation Home Loans Matt Gougé, Mortgage Loan Originator at Answer Home Loans Pablo Martinez, CEO of Equity Smart Home Loans Brokers Rallying Against Wholetail Lending (BRAWL) was a movement created to hold retail banks and lending corporations accountable for predatory practices. In this session, you’ll learn about the rallying cry that broke wholetailing and built our Brokers Are Better community.
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Grand Ballroom	AIME REMARKS
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM Exhibit Hall Blue & Exhibit Hall Orange	LUNCH EXHIBIT HALLS OPEN
12:15 PM - 12:55 PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Connect DaVinci 1 & 2 Sponsored by Plaza Home Mortgage	HOW TO BUILD REAL ESTATE AGENT RELATIONSHIPS THAT STICK Moderator: Ernie Graham, CEO & Co-Founder of Homebot Panelists: Heath Graves, Managing Broker at RLAH Heather Mahmood-Corley, Team Manager at Redfin How do you build referral partnerships with real estate agents that stand the test of time? This panel featuring top broker partners will give you tips on exactly what your referral partners want from you – directly from the source!
Empower Raphael 1 Sponsored by RCN Capital	STAY AHEAD OF THE REGULATORY CURVE: COMPLIANCE Q&A Ari Karen, Principal, Financial Institutions Regulatory Group, Offit Kurman & CEO of Strategic Compliance Partners Navigate the complex mortgage regulations facing your business with Ari Karen, our top compliance expert with decades of experience.
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Grow Raphael 2 Sponsored by leadPops	HOW TO GROW: VIDEO MARKETING FOR BEGINNERS Ryan Ehler, Senior Loan Officer at Price Mortgage Whether you're starting from scratch or investing in your own studio, learn how to get started with video marketing from an experienced member of the broker community.
12:35 PM - 12:55 PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Grow Raphael 2 Sponsored by FundLoans	HOW TO GROW: STOP LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE Moderator: Chad Ruyle, President of FundLoans Panelists: Cara Destefano, Regional Sales Manager at REMN Wholesale Mike Socha, President & CEO of the Socha Lending Group Nick Covington, Broker Owner of Best Suited Mortgage Expand your knowledge of niche mortgage products – whether it's Non-QM, Reverse, Bridge loans, or other non-traditional options. Learn all the benefits of diversifying your product offerings to help more clients, give yourself a competitive edge with referral partners and close more business.
12:55 PM - 1:15 PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Connect DaVinci 1 & 2 Sponsored by Guaranty Home Mortgage	CHANGING FACES: GO WHERE OTHERS AREN'T Greg Oliven, Chief Technology Officer of Polygon Research Lyubomira Buresch, Founder & CEO of Polygon Research The picture of the average homeowner has changed drastically over the last 10 years, and a large portion of this population is simply undermarketed. Learn who these untapped audiences are, where they are, and what's important to them.
Grow Raphael 2 Sponsored by Windsor Mortgage Solutions	COMPETING (AND WINNING) AGAINST CALL CENTERS Moderator: Karis Koehn, VP of Partnerships at AIME Panelists: Bill Rice, CEO of Kaleidico Scott Schang, Co-owner at BuyWise Mortgage and Founder of FindMyWayHome.com Get an inside look at the common practices of big retail call centers and identify effective strategies to combat them. In this session, you'll discover key tactics to level the playing field and enhance brokers' biggest weapon.
Empower Raphael 1 Sponsored by Finance of America	HOW TO GROW: CULTURE OVER COOKIE-CUTTER Robert Lynn, Managing Partner of Future Home Loans You've hired the best of the best – now it's time to nurture top talent through strong company culture and proper training. Hear tips to help you stand out from other companies, motivate your employees and establish a winning team.
1:45 PM - 1:50 PM Grand Ballroom	AFTERNOON KICK-OFF
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM Panel Session Grand Ballroom Sponsored by Class Valuation & First Look	UNITED STATES OF APPRAISALS Moderator: Brendan McKay, AIME President of Broker Advocacy Panelists: Class Valuation Leadership First Look Leadership Originators are facing steep challenges with AMCs and need help navigating the current appraisal landscape. Now’s your chance to hear directly from leaders of the top appraisal companies as they address your concerns for today and the future.
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM Panel Session Grand Ballroom Sponsored by CF Wholesale	MARKETING MASTERS: DEVELOPING A BRAND THAT SETS YOU APART Moderator: Andrew Pawlak, CEO & Co-Founder at leadPops Panelists: Ben Lavender, Team Leader/ Sr. Loan Officer at Madison Mortgage Claire Mahoney, Vice President & Independent Mortgage Broker at Mortgage First Corporation Mike Cox, Mortgage Broker/Owner at Mortgage Nerds Take the guesswork out of marketing by learning actionable strategies that you can implement on social media today! Hear tried and true tactics from top marketers in the broker channel to start building a mortgage brand that borrowers remember.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Grand Ballroom Sponsored by AIME	KEYNOTE SPEAKER Molly Bloom Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game “Make Every Customer Feel Like A High Roller” Uncover the secrets behind making every client feel like your ONLY client. With help from Molly Bloom, famed author of Molly's Game and former underground poker game organizer to the stars, learn how you can provide an unforgettable experience to every borrower you work with.
4:00 PM - 4:05 PM Grand Ballroom	AIME CLOSING REMARKS
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Blue	EXHIBIT HALL HAPPY HOUR
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM Grand Patio	VIP MEET & GREET WITH MOLLY BLOOM (For VIP Ticket Holders Only)

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Registration Counters 3 & 4	REGISTRATION OPEN
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM	EXHIBIT HALL(S) OPEN (Exhibit Hall Blue & Exhibit Hall Orange) VIP LOUNGE OPEN (Raphael 3) HEADSHOTS (Exhibit Hall Blue)
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM Exhibit Hall Blue & Exhibit Hall Orange	BREAKFAST
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Grand Ballroom	DOORS OPEN TO GENERAL SESSION
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom	AIME DAY 2 WELCOME Marc Summers, President of AIME Welcome to day two of AIME Fuse 2021 with opening remarks from AIME Leadership.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Panel Session Grand Ballroom Sponsored by PRMG	HOW TO GROW: BUILDING A BULLETPROOF MORTGAGE PROCESS Moderator: Brendan McKay, AIME President of Broker Advocacy Panelists: Evan Einhorn, President & Loan Officer at Modern Home Lending Lisa Lund, Broker Owner at Lund Mortgage Team, Inc. Nate Davis, President at The Florida Mortgage Firm Whether you're a one-man shop or an established brokerage with a large team, you need efficient processes that will set you up for success. In this session, you will hear from operational experts and learn how to design and implement a system that will help you optimize your operations.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Grand Ballroom Sponsored by AIME	KEYNOTE SPEAKER Katie Sweeney, CEO of AIME Tune in to the riveting keynote event from AIME Leadership as we highlight the biggest moments of the broker channel from the past year and showcase what’s ahead for brokers.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	BREAK
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Panel Session Grand Ballroom Sponsored by EPM	YOUNG DISRUPTORS: MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF ORIGINATORS Moderator: Candace Morris, Director of Membership at AIME Panelists: Amer Bally, President of the Bally Team Angela Caputo, Independent Mortgage Broker at Delaware Financial Capital Corporation Tyler Hodgson, President of NXT Mortgage Company Jeremy Harridath, Founder & CEO of Peace Home Lending & My Peace Foundation Meet the industry's freshest faces who are here to shake things up! This session will introduce the thought leaders of tomorrow – the next generation of originators, operations experts and business leaders who are affecting change and paving the way for the future of the broker channel.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grand Ballroom Sponsored by UWM	KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mat Ishbia CEO & President of UWM Hear from the leader of the #1 wholesale lender in the mortgage industry as he shares his insights for the future of the broker channel.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Exhibit Hall Blue & Exhibit Hall Orange	LUNCH EXHIBIT HALLS

12:15 PM - 12:55 PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Connect DaVinci 1 & 2 Sponsored by Flagstar Bank	BRINGING BROKERS VOICES TO CAPITOL HILL: AIME'S GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Moderator: Marc Summers, President of AIME Panelists: Brendan McKay, AIME President of Broker Advocacy Corrina Carter, Owner of CMS Mortgage Solutions Inc. Matt McGinley, Principal at Advanced Policy Consulting Melinda Payan, President of The Truth About Lending Get a seat at the table with AIME's Government Affairs Committee, where we bring your voice directly to Capitol Hill. Join a collaborative dialogue with Committee leaders and discuss the issues that matter most to YOU.
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Empower Raphael 1 Sponsored by EPM	HOW TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HISPANIC HOMEOWNERS Moderator: Eddy Perez, CEO of EPM Panelists: Amorette Hernandez, Manager/Mortgage Broker at Arizona Lending Specialists Andres Munar, Co-founder at Keystone Alliance Mortgage Jerry Avila, Mortgage Loan Originator at True Path Loans Hispanic and Latino communities are rapidly growing, with homeownership rates continuing to skyrocket for the sixth consecutive year. This collaborative session will help brokers connect with these communities by encouraging thought-provoking conversations to identify what's needed in the industry in order to better support Hispanic borrowers.
Grow Raphael 2 Sponsored by Princeton Wholesale	HOW TO GROW: TAKING THE GUESSWORK OUT OF TECH STACKS Evan Wade, President & CEO of Epoch Lending Tashara Turpin, Broker Owner of Infinity Home Loans Group Don't let the fear of technology keep you in the dark ages. Learn how to compete with retail by adding the right tools to your technology toolbox. In this session, hear how your peers started from scratch and built their tech stacks to take their business to the next level.
12:35 PM - 12:55 PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Empower Raphael 1 Sponsored by Vetted VA	MAKE IT YOUR MISSION TO BETTER SERVE VETERANS Chris Griffith, Owner of Debt Does Deals Vetted VA leaders are here to reveal the classified knowledge you need to support your veteran neighbors. Earn your stripes in this can't-miss panel with exclusive access to VA experts and learn how to serve those who have served you!
Grow Raphael 2 Sponsored by RCN Capital	HOW TO GROW: RECIPES FOR RECRUITING TOP TALENT Moderator: Jamie Cavanaugh, COO of Amerifund Home Loans Panelists: David Temko, President & Managing Director at C2 Financial Corp Mike Kortas, CEO of NEXA Mortgage Ramon Walker, Broker Owner of Educate Mortgage Looking to identify, attract, and recruit top talent? Discover how in this panel featuring experts from top brokerages known for their recruiting success. They will discuss strategies designed to level up your business so candidates naturally gravitate to you.
12:55 PM - 1:15 PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Empower Raphael 1 Sponsored by My Credit Guy	FACT OR FICTION: HOMEOWNERSHIP IS OUT OF REACH FOR BRUISED CREDIT BORROWERS Sam Parker, CEO of My Credit Guy No credit? Low credit? Bruised credit? No problem. Learn how to serve the borrowers that retail rejects. This panel will debunk common credit myths and help you navigate the multiple paths to homeownership for clients with credit challenges.
Grow Raphael 2 Sponsored by AFR Wholesale	DON'T BE A BOSS, BE A LEADER Christine Beckwith, President & COO of 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching & Consulting Catapult your personal and professional development with tips from expert leadership coach, Christine Beckwith. She will outline how to incorporate leadership strategies into all roles across the mortgage industry to help you achieve your full potential.
1:25 PM - 1:30 PM Grand Ballroom	AFTERNOON KICK-OFF
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Grand Ballroom Sponsored by AIME	KEYNOTE SPEAKER Earvin "Magic" Johnson Chairman & CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Panel Session Grand Ballroom Sponsored by Homepoint	LESSONS FROM TOP PRODUCING POWERHOUSES: ACHIEVING MAXIMUM SUCCESS Moderator: Brendan McKay, AIME President of Broker Advocacy Panelists: Katrina DiBiase, Senior Loan Officer at Northstar Mortgage Group Scott Valins, Co-Founder & CEO of Go Rascal Tom Ahles, Managing Partner at Edge Home Finance W. Todd Bitter, Broker/Branch Vice President of JKS Mortgage $500,000,000+ and 1,500 units in 2020 Production on one stage to tell you specifically how they went from successful Loan Officer to Mortgage Rockstar. Learn what they did, how they did it, and how you can implement it into your success plan.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Grand Ballroom Sponsored by AIME	KEYNOTE SPEAKER Simon Sinek Renowned Leadership Expert and Author of Start With Why and The Infinite Game
4:00 PM - 4:05 PM Grand Ballroom	GENERAL SESSION CLOSING
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Orange	OFFICIAL EXHIBIT HALL CLOSING RECEPTION
4:10 PM - 5:30 PM Grand Patio	VIP Q&A WITH SIMON SINEK (For VIP Ticket Holders Only) Masks are required

Thursday September 23 - Connect

Friday September 24 - Grow

Saturday September 25 - EMpower