IAOTP names Mike Hamdan Top Insurance and Wealth Builder of the Year

The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Mike Hamdan, founder and financial professional at ASA Legacy Advisors, at its annual gala in New York City. The recognition highlights his work in insurance, retirement planning and business development, along with more than 20 years in the industry.

Why it matters: - The award puts Mike Hamdan among a select group of professionals IAOTP recognizes each year for leadership, longevity and industry impact. - The honor also spotlights ASA Legacy Advisors and Hamdan’s work helping families and business owners build tax-advantaged wealth and financial legacies. - IAOTP will present the recognition at its annual awards gala in New York City, making the event a public marker of professional status and visibility.

What happened: - The International Association of Top Professionals selected Mike Hamdan as Top Insurance and Wealth Builder of the Year for 2026. - IAOTP plans to honor Hamdan at its annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December. - Hamdan is the founder and financial professional at ASA Legacy Advisors.

The details: - Hamdan specializes in life insurance, indexed universal life policies, retirement planning, buy-sell agreements and key person protection. - His work focuses on helping families and business owners build tax-advantaged wealth and create lasting financial legacies. - Hamdan previously served as Sales Director and Senior Account Executive at A.D. Solutions. - He was the top-producing salesperson there since 2014. - He managed more than 25 sales professionals across six Florida locations. - Hamdan has helped businesses improve document management, workflow and technology solutions since the start of his career. - His background includes licensing as a Florida Life and Health Insurance Professional. - He continues professional development in financial services, leadership, sales and business strategy. - His past honors include Account Executive of the Year, Manager of the Year and multiple Top Sales Performance Awards. - He ranked No. 1 in Cash Flow and No. 2 in Personal Net Points among about 1,500 associates in March 2026. - Hamdan is Acting President and a board member at Central Florida Vocal Arts. - He also mentors sales professionals and entrepreneurs. - A link to the gala announcement is available here. - More information about ASA Legacy Advisors is available here. - IAOTP’s website is available here.

Between the lines: - IAOTP’s recognition process is selective, with membership not open to the general public. - The organization says honorees are chosen for professional excellence, academic accomplishments, leadership, affiliations and community contributions. - The award adds third-party validation for Hamdan at a time when he is also focused on mentoring and nonprofit leadership. - IAOTP President Stephanie Cirami called Hamdan “inspirational, influential” and a “true visionary and thought leader.”

What’s next: - Hamdan will be considered for a feature in TIP Magazine. - He will be honored at IAOTP’s gala next December at the Plaza Hotel. - Hamdan said he plans to expand his business. - He said perseverance and mentors have been central to his career. - Outside work, he spends time with his wife, Autumn, and their three children, Ariella, Sophia and Axel.