Event Agenda

Get ready for a full day packed with insight, innovation, and inspiration at the AMSA Lending Expo 2025. From powerhouse keynote sessions to expert panels and exclusive sponsor spotlights, our agenda is designed to deliver strategies you can put into action right away. Whether you’re here to sharpen your skills, discover new opportunities, or connect with industry leaders, every moment is built to help you thrive in today’s changing market.

AMSA Lending Expo 2025 - Event Agenda

AMSA Lending Expo 2025

Sessions

12:00 PM
Main Stage
Welcome To AMSA 2025
Welcome To AMSA 2025
Check-in, registration, and official event kickoff
12:45 PM
Main Stage
Lunch
Lunch & Networking
Catered lunch with networking opportunities
1:00 PM
Main Stage
The Power Panel
The Power Panel
Mortgage Origination 2026 & Beyond
Mike Fawaz (Rocket Pro TPO), Chris Vinson (Windsor Mortgage), Robert Pieklo (AFR Wholesale)
1:45 PM
Main Stage
YouTube Mastery
YouTube Mastery
Mic Kovary and Kyle Draper
Building your mortgage brand through video content
2:15 PM
Main Stage
Buck Wise
How to Drive Engagement
Buck Wise
Advanced strategies for social media engagement
2:45 PM
Main Stage
Non-QM Panel
Non-QM Panel: Adapting & Thriving in a Changing Market
Panel Discussion
Mike McCarthy (FCM TPO), Freddy Almengor (Emporium TPO), Kimberley Torres (Open Mortgage)
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Main Stage
Open Bar
Open Bar & Networking
Complimentary drinks and continued networking
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Main Stage
Appetizers and Networking
Appetizers and Networking
Light appetizers and final networking session

Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM
VIP Room 1
FCM TPO
Breakout Session with FCM TPO
12:15 PM
VIP Room 1
EPM
Breakout Session with EPM
12:30 PM
VIP Room 1
Nations Wholesale Mortgage
Breakout Session with Nations Direct Mortgage
12:45 PM
VIP Room 1
PRMG
Breakout Session with PRMG
1:00 PM
VIP Room 1
Plaza Wholesale Mortgage
Breakout Session with Plaza Wholesale Mortgage
1:15 PM
VIP Room 1
Arive
Breakout Session with Arive
1:30 PM
VIP Room 1
Open Wholesale
Breakout Session with Open Wholesale
1:45 PM
VIP Room 1
Appraisal Links
Breakout Session with Appraisal Links

Meet the Experts

12:00 PM
VIP Room 2
AFR
Meet Rob Pieklo from AFR
12:30 PM
VIP Room 2
Freedom Mortgage
Meet Allen Middleman from Freedom Mortgage
1:00 PM
VIP Room 2
#ClosingDay Agency
Meet Buck Wise from #ClosingDay Agency
1:30 PM
VIP Room 2
Premium Credit Bureau
Meet Vic Melillo from Premium Credit Bureau
2:00 PM
VIP Room 2
Rocket Pro TPO
Meet Mike Fawaz from Rocket Pro
2:00 PM
VIP Room 1
Chris Vinson
Meet Chris Vinson
Windsor Mortgage CEO
2:30 PM
VIP Room 1
YouTube Specialist
Meet Mic Kovary, YouTube Specialist

Invite Only Sessions — Reserved for Special Guests + Gold, Emerald & Platinum Sponsors

8:45 AM
Main Stage
Buck Wise
From Social to Sales
Buck Wise - #ClosingDay Agency
Leveraging social media platforms to generate quality mortgage leads
9:15 AM
Main Stage
Nations Direct
Emerald Sponsor - Nations Direct
Bobby McIntyre
Why the lender you work with matters
9:30 AM
Main Stage
Premium Mortgage Panel
Niche Lending in 2026?
Premium Mortgage Panel
Do you need it and how do you create it?
10:00 AM
Main Stage
Emerald Sponsor Panel
Emerald Sponsor Panel
Kerry Cole (EPM) & Michael Meyers (FCM TPO)
My Mortgage Journey and What I Learned Along the Way
10:15 AM
Main Stage
Rob Pieklo
How to Realize Your Opportunities
Rob Pieklo - AFR Wholesale
Personal journey and industry insights from a veteran CEO
10:45 AM
Main Stage
Kyle Draper
Rethink Everything
Kyle Draper
Innovative approaches to mortgage business in changing markets
11:15 AM
Main Stage
Mike Fawaz
Who is Mike Fawaz?
Mike Fawaz - Rocket Pro
An in-depth conversation with one of the industry giants
11:50 AM
Main Stage
PRMG
Emerald Sponsor - PRMG
Ryan Goldsmith
Relationships Matter
12:00 PM
Main Stage
Coaching with Chris
Coaching With Chris
Chris Vinson - Windsor Mortgage
Personal coaching insights from industry veteran

Featured Speakers

Chris Vinson
Chris Vinson
CEO
Windsor Mortgage
Kyle Draper
Kyle Draper
Owner & CEO
Kyle Draper LLC
Buck Wise
Buck Wise
CEO
#ClosingDay Agency
Mike Fawaz
Mike Fawaz
EVP
Rocket Pro TPO
Mic Kovary
Mic Kovary
YouTube Specialist
Allen Middleman
Allen Middleman
Executive Director
Freedom Mortgage
Freddy Almengor
Freddy Almengor
Vice President Sales
Emporium TPO
Brian Devlin
Brian Devlin
CEO
Arc Home LLC
Mike McCarty
Mike McCarty
National Sales Manager
FCM TPO
Rob Pieklo
Rob Pieklo
CEO & President
AFR

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