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Chain-of-Secrets Conference

Affiliated Advisors

Dear affiliated advisory firms,

On behalf of the entire team here at USA Financial, I’m thrilled to formally invite you to our fall 2026 Chain-of-Secrets event. We are looking forward to seeing many of you in Grand Rapids for a great session!

We are making some subtle changes to this year’s event in an effort to deliver some new experiences for everybody involved.

We'll be kicking off the event on Wednesday, September 30, at 9:00 AM with an AUM focus, highlighting some of our new Signature Series partners. Wednesday's session is primarily licensed advisors (although you are welcome to bring others). Our Signature partners will be introducing themselves and their strategies to you that day. In other words, if you are using Exchange and outsourcing some/all of your asset management, this will be a can’t miss day.

We will also be hosting specific sessions on Thursday/Friday for some of the key support folks from your teams. This will continue our efforts to support and foster the Key Support Community. Your team is integral to all of our success!

In addition, we have secured THREE phenomenal keynote speakers that you will NOT want to miss. I’m 100% confident you will walk away from this session inspired to continue the growth of your practice with new ideas and a renewed focus on your business.

Lastly, we have some special entertainment lined up for Thursday night that will make the evening one you won’t forget.

However, the first step is for you to formally register. Please take a minute to do so utilizing the links on the page.

We’re looking forward to seeing many of you this fall. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your Business Development Consultant.

Warm regards,

Mark R. Mersman
Chief Marketing Officer

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Reserve your spot today. 

Click the link below to register for the event. Registration deadline is August 15th.

Event Location, Travel, & Lodging Arrangements

Chain-of-Secrets
September 30 - October 2, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
710 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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A hotel block room rate has been secured for USA Financial at the Embassy Suites.

Travel and lodging is the responsibility of each attendee. Standard room rate at Embassy Suites starts at $154/night + tax.

Please indicate if you would like us to reserve your room when you complete your event registration. Should you have any questions related to travel/lodging, please contact Kasidee Bigham at kbigham@usafinancial.com.

Agenda

(All times referenced are in Eastern time)
*Schedule of events are subject to change as we finalize details*

Wednesday, September 30th

USAF Exchange Signature Series Day
Breakfast at Embassy Suites

8:30 AM - Welcome | Exchange Updates |
Signature Promo
9:15 AM - 3EDGE Asset Management
10:00 AM - Break
10:20 AM - J.P. Morgan
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:20 AM - Atlas Capital
12:00 PM - Lunch

12:45 PM - Amplify Financial
1:30 PM - Ned Davis Research (NDR)
2:15 PM - Break
2:30 PM - Annexus
3:15 PM - USA Financial Exchange
4:00 PM - Signature Day Wrap-Up                                 
5:30 PM - Welcome Reception at Grand Rapids Art Museum

Thursday, October 1st

Chain-of-Secrets Conference
Breakfast at Embassy Suites

8:30 AM - Welcome & Kickoff | Mike Walters
9:30 AM - Keynote: Kyle Scheele
10:30 AM - Break
10:45 AM - Breakout Session #1
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:30 AM - A Day in the Life of a Digital Advisor
12:30 PM - Lunch

1:30 PM - Keynote: Andy Buckley
2:30 PM - Break
2:45 PM - Breakout Session #2
3:30 PM - Session Details Coming Soon
4:30 PM - USAF Technology Updates
6:00 PM - Dinner & Entertainment at Rapid River Stillhouse

Friday, October 2nd

Chain-of-Secrets Conference
Breakfast at Embassy Suites

8:30 AM - Welcome
8:45 AM - Keynote: Colin Ryan
9:45 AM - Break

10:00 AM - Session Details Coming Soon
11:00 AM - Session Details Coming Soon
12:00 PM - Take and Go/Stay Lunch

Featured Keynote Speakers 

scheele-kyleKyle Scheele

Keynote Speaker & Champion of Crazy Ideas: @kylescheele

buckley-andy-2Andy Buckley

Financial Advisor, Speaker, Actor from "The Office"

ryan-colinColin Ryan

Humorous and Motivational Financial Speaker

Featured Signature Day Presentations

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Atlas Capital
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