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Many agents and advisors haven’t heard of turnkey asset management platforms (TAMPs). And, unbeknownst to some investment advisor representatives in larger firms, they unknowingly have limited exposure to a TAMP. Have you been exposed? Do you know what a TAMP can do for independent advisors? Let’s discuss … TAMPs Create Efficiencies TAMPs* provide advisors a complete… Read More

The financial services industry has seen dramatic and impactful change in the last couple of decades and that change has accelerated in the last few years. One of the most affected areas is the retirement planning universe. Traditional retirement savings plans—like pensions—have become almost entirely extinct and the 401(k) and similar alternatives have taken center… Read More

ChangePath announces the launch of its corporate Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and plans to help investment advisor representatives (IARs) prepare for approaching DOL deadlines. As speculation and questions continue to stir with the DOL’s fiduciary rule, ChangePath offers a leading investment platform to help advisors create statistically backed client recommendations. ChangePath’s technology platform quickly aligns… Read More

Remember how we told you about the new CreativeOne mobile app back in July? Well, it just got better. The responsive and mobile-friendly app has recently had a makeover and is now easier than ever to use. After listening to your feedback, we’ve optimized the app with new features and a new layout that helps you… Read More

August just got a lot hotter! BCA Elevate offers one of the strongest combinations of both accumulation potential and guaranteed income available today! Below are links to the new lineup of consumer materials; featuring the new Merrill Lynch RPM Index™, 3 new income riders and the enhanced death benefit rider. Access Marketing Materials: New Merrill Lynch RPM… Read More

The Blitz from VOYA: 15-minute sales ideas used by successful agents. Proper IUL Design Monday & Tuesday | 1PM Central Join the meeting >> Call in: 888.311.2948 Participant code: 962542 This week you’ll learn: Optimal funding schedules. How to minimize cost of insurance. Withdrawals vs. loans. How to maximize distributions.   Upcoming Webinars Client profile:… Read More

Join the discussion as The Lafayette Life Insurance Company takes a look at estate strategies, wealth-transfer techniques, and the ways in which life insurance may play a role. Estate Strategies 101 July 21 at 11:30 a.m. CDT Presented by Michael J. Buckner, CLU, ChFC, CPC, QPA, QKA Register >> All of a client’s assets in… Read More

Minnesota Life Presents: Life Insurance as an Investment Tool BGA and BGA Staff Webinar Thursday, June 30, 2016 1:00 PM CST Join TMA and Steve Sommer, Sales Manager, IDG of Minnesota Life for a presentation on “Life Insurance as an Investment Tool.”  Learn how you can use life insurance to help your clients fill their retirement income… Read More

The ability to retire: the ultimate dream Americans spend their whole lives working toward. A time free from financial worry, a time when they’ll be able to do whatever they want, whenever they want … yet market volatility can create a type of risk that can derail an unprepared retirement income portfolio. That risk is… Read More

Do your clients know when they can retire comfortably? Are you able to provide your clients with a detailed picture of their retirement income? Are you able to show your clients when they can retire with stability? Are you able to accurately show your clients the impact of … Taxes Inflation Risk exposure … on the future of their… Read More