Blockchain / Real Estate and Mortgages (E2304089)

Marc C. Demetriou, CLU, ChFC, is a licensed mortgage banker/broker in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Florida. Marc consistently ranks in the top 1 percent of mortgage originators in the U.S., according to leading industry sources. In his home state of New Jersey, he has been featured in NJBIZ's "40 Under 40", and is called upon frequently by the real estate, finance, accounting and legal communities as a trusted expert and speaker. Additionally, Marc is a certified and licensed instructor, offering continuing education credits to accountants, realtors, financial planners and managed care professionals. Profoundly inspired by his grandfather's hard work and success as an immigrant coming from Cyprus, Marc has authored his first book, Lessons From My Grandfather: Wisdom For Success in Business and Life.

Sean is an expert and sought-after speaker, focusing on the intersection of financial services, blockchain and cryptocurrencies. He is a regular contributor to IBM’s Blockchain Unleashed website, analyzing applications for blockchain technology on business at large, as well as being a regular expert guest on China Global TV Network discussing blockchain and related applications. Sean is a member of the Advisory Board for the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, which coordinates with the AICPA in developing standards and reporting frameworks in this emerging area. Sean continuously works with, and consults for, the AICPA and several professional training organizations in the creation and delivery of blockchain and cryptocurrency related content. He is currently under contract to publish two books focusing on blockchain applications for financial services and other industry sectors. Sean is the host of the NJCPA TechTalk Podcast and is a past leader of the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group.