2026 Good Life Advisor Conference Hub

Registration for the conference is now closed! Please contact the Advisor Relations Team at  advisorrelations@goodlifefa.com
 
with any questions regarding registration, travel, or conference details.

More than a conference. A game plan for growth.

Build the Next Chapter of Your Business

Join fellow Good Life advisors for three days of learning, networking, and practical strategies designed to help you strengthen your business, serve clients more effectively, and create lasting enterprise value. Beyond the educational sessions, you’ll have opportunities to invest in your personal well-being through group workouts, pickleball, and other activities designed to help you recharge, reconnect, and perform at your best. From keynote speakers and advisor-led discussions to meaningful connections and time to reset, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into action immediately.

Built to win

Practical strategies to grow your business, strengthen client relationships, and build long-term enterprise value.

learn from top advisors

Gain real-world insights from successful advisors, industry leaders, and peers who are growing thriving practices.

experience amelia island

Recharge at the award-winning Omni Amelia Island Resort while connecting with fellow advisors in a world-class setting.

Agenda

Explore the conference schedule at a glance. Check back for updates as the event approaches.
Agenda is subject to change.

2:00 – 4:00 PM

5:00 – 9:00 PM

Pickleball Open Play presented by our Silver Sponsors, Voya & State Street Investment Management

Welcome Reception presented by our Silver Sponsor, Voya
Join us on the 8 Flags Patio & Lawn outside the Conference Center for an evening of dinner, cocktails, and networking as we kick off the conference.

7:30 – 8:00 AM


8:00 – 9:00 AM

9:00 – 9:45 AM

9:45 – 10:45 AM

10:45 – 11:00 AM

11:00 – 11:30 AM

11:30 – 12:00 PM

12:00 – 1:00 PM

1:00 – 1:30 PM


1:30 – 2:30 PM

2:30 – 2:40 PM

2:40 – 3:10 PM

3:10 – 3:30 PM

3:30 – 4:00 PM 

4:00 – 6:00 PM

5:00 – 6:00 PM

5:45 – 6:15 PM

6:00 – 10:00 PM



Optional Morning Workout presented by our Bronze Sponsor, Federated Hermes (Strength training, beach run, or oceanfront yoga) 

Breakfast & Partner Expo presented by our Bronze Sponsor, Manulife John Hancock

LPL Welcome & Opening Session featuring Eric Vidal, National Field Director for LPL Advisor Networks

First Trust Gold Sponsor Presentation featuring Jackie Wilkie

Break

LPL Technology Capabilities: Cyan/Latitude featuring John Stevens, SVP of Product Management AI

LPL Advisor Growth Index featuring Trent Gain, VP of Practice Management Consultant

Networking Lunch presented by our Silver Sponsor, State Street Investment Management

LPL Marketing Consulting featuring Katie Maxwell, VP of Marketing Solutions & Lisa Gayle, AVP of Marketing Solutions

Client Engagement with Suzi Barrett

Break

Portfolio Solutions featuring Noah Brooks & Chris Needs

Voya Silver Sponsor Presentation featuring Brett Cornwell

Keynote Speaker: Colonel Ben Bishop, USAF, Retired

Free Time

Women’s Hapy Hour presented by our Gold Sponsor, First Trust

Shuttle Service to Dinner at Walker’s Landing from Conference Center Parking Lot

Sunset Dinner at Walker’s Landing presented by our Gold Sponsor, First Trust & Trivia presented by our Bronze Sponsor, Neuberger
Celebrate the relationships, insights, and momentum built throughout the conference while enjoying dinner, drinks, and live entertainment overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Shuttle provided.

7:30 – 8:00 AM


8:00 – 9:00 AM

9:00 – 10:00 AM

10:00 – 10:20 AM

10:20 – 10:50 AM

10:50 – 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Optional Morning Workout presented by our Bronze Sponsor, Thornburg (Strength training, beach run, or oceanfront yoga) 

Breakfast & Partner Expo presented by our Bronze Sponsor, Janus Henderson Investors

Keynote Speaker: Joe Jordan

State Street Investment Management Silver Presentation featuring Michael Riggs

LPL Succession Planning & Enterprise Value featuring Carla McCabe, VP of Succession Planning

Closing Remarks

Departures

What’s Included

  • 2-Night Stay
  • Meals & Entertainment
  • Self-Parking
  • Sunday Pickleball

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Airport Transfers
  • Extra Hotel Nights
  • Incidentals

HOTEL & TRAVEL

Dates: September 13-15, 2026

Location: Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa
39 Beach Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Recommended Airport: JAX | 35-40 minutes to hotel 

Emcee & Keynote Speakers

About Suzi Barrett

For 30 years, Suzi Barrett has been teaching professionals how to use the core principles of improv to not only think outside the box, but to build a new box altogether. Clients such as Uber, Pixar, Nike, Shell, ING, and Carhartt have been empowered by Suzi to foster innovation, think creatively, and embrace change. She’s written and performed tailored comedy shows for Fortune 500 CEOs, international ambassadors, and NATO generals (yes, the generals laughed!), and since 2013, she’s served as the private acting coach for the casts of various Disney series. You can also find her on bookshelves as the author of the best-selling humorous self-help series, Affirmators!, which has sold over a million copies and is currently in development as a TV series.

About Joe Jordan

Joe Jordan is an inspirational speaker and behavioral finance expert, best known as the award‑winning author of Living a Life of Significance, which has sold over 150,000 copies, been translated into five languages, and is included in Nick Murray’s “The Advisor’s Essential Library.” A former senior vice president at MetLife and leader in insurance sales at Paine Webber, he pioneered initiatives in retail product development, fee‑based financial planning, and behavioral finance, while also co‑founding the Insured Retirement Institute. Honored with the 2023 John Newton Russell Memorial Award, Jordan has been recognized multiple times as one of Irish America magazine’s “Top 50 Irish Americans on Wall Street” and is both a Fordham Football Hall of Fame inductee and longtime rugby player with the New York Athletic Club.

About Colonel Ben Bishop, USAF, Retired

Colonel Ben Bishop is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and senior leader with 26 years of distinguished service, where he flew advanced aircraft including the F-15, F-16, and F-35, logging more than 2,700 flight hours, including 340 in combat missions. A graduate of the Air Force Weapons School, he was recognized as one of the top combat aviators in his field and was awarded the prestigious Risener Trophy, honoring the top graduate across the entire program. Over the course of his career, Bishop led high performing teams ranging from small operational units to organizations of nearly 2,000 personnel, earning a reputation for mission excellence, disciplined execution, and people first leadership. Today, he brings those experiences to the private sector, sharing insights on leadership, culture, and building resilient teams that perform in high stakes environments.

Our Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Good Life cover?

Good Life will cover a complimentary two-night stay at Omni Amelia Island Resort (September 13-15, 2026), room taxes, self-parking, conference sessions, breakfast and lunch during the conference, the Welcome Reception, and the Sunset Dinner.

Each registration includes one hotel room per registered advisor. Guests are welcome to share your accommodations and attend the Welcome Reception and Good Life Night Out.

What does Good Life not cover?

Attendees are responsible for airfare, ground transportation, personal expenses, and any resort charges incurred during their stay, such as spa services, golf, room service, or other activities. Additional hotel nights outside of the conference dates are also the responsibility of the attendee.

Guests are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception and Sunset Dinner; however, Good Life does not cover guest airfare, additional hotel rooms, or other guest-related expenses.

Can I bring a guest?

Guests are welcome to join you for the Welcome Reception and Sunset Dinner. Please note that conference sessions, breakfast and lunch, are reserved for registered advisors.

If you plan to bring a guest, please indicate this during registration. Conference registration includes one hotel room per advisor. While guests are welcome to share your room, specific room types, bedding arrangements, and room preferences cannot be guaranteed and are subject to hotel availability.

What is the dress code?

Business casual is the recommended attire throughout the conference. For those planning to participate in morning workouts, pickleball, or other wellness activities, we suggest bringing comfortable athletic clothing and footwear as well.

When should I arrive and depart?

We recommend arriving before the Welcome Reception on Sunday, September 13, and departing after the closing sessions on Tuesday, September 15. Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 11am. 

Can I extend my stay at the resort?

Yes. Additional nights may be available at the conference rate, subject to hotel availability. The cost of any additional nights is the responsibility of the attendee.

When does registration close?

Registration will remain open through July 31, 2026. Any changes or cancellations to your registration, hotel reservation, guest information, or event attendance must be submitted in writing to  advisorrelations@goodlifefa.com  by July 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.  Cancellations received after this date are subject to cancellation fees, which will be the responsibility of the advisor.

I’m driving. What should I know about parking?

Complimentary self-parking is available for conference attendees. If you have a vehicle, simply inform the resort at check-in. Valet parking is at the attendee’s expense.

What if I need to make changes to my registration or cancel my attendance?

Any changes or cancellations to your registration, hotel reservation, guest information, or event attendance must be submitted in writing to  advisorrelations@goodlifefa.com  by July 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Cancellations received after this date are subject to cancellation fees, which will be the responsibility of the advisor.

What happens if severe weather impacts the conference?

Should severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances affect the conference, Good Life will provide updates and guidance as quickly as possible. Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements and are encouraged to review airline policies and consider travel insurance when making travel plans.

What is there to do at the resort?

Attendees are welcome to enjoy the many amenities offered at Omni Amelia Island Resort during their stay. Please note that activities outside of the scheduled conference agenda, including golf, spa services, and other resort offerings, are optional and at the attendee’s expense. We kindly ask that personal activities be scheduled outside of conference sessions and events.

Can I play golf?

Omni Amelia Island Resort offers championship golf courses, and attendees are welcome to book tee times directly through the resort at their own expense. Out of respect for our speakers and fellow attendees, we ask that golf and other personal activities be scheduled outside of conference sessions and events.

To learn more or reserve a tee time, please visit: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/amelia-island/golf

Can I bring my dog?

The resort allows one dog weighing 50 pounds or less in designated pet-friendly accommodations within the Sunrise Wing. Because Good Life’s conference room block is not located in the Sunrise Wing, attendees planning to bring a dog should contact Advisor Relations prior to registering. Pet-friendly accommodations are limited and cannot be guaranteed.

Good Life will cover the cost of the hotel room; however, the resort’s $200 non-refundable pet fee and any other pet-related charges are the responsibility of the attendee.

Service animals are exempt from the resort’s pet restrictions and fees. Emotional support, therapy, and comfort animals are not considered service animals under the ADA.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Please contact the Advisor Relations Team at advisorrelations@goodlifefa.com with any questions regarding registration, travel, or conference details.