Data on net flows in variable annuity sales will be available beginning in October, according to the National Association for Variable Annuities and Info-One of Campbell, Calif. NAVA, of Reston, Va., and Info-One announced last year that the two companies would jointly begin collecting net flow data on variable annuity contracts. NAVA will ask its members to provide this data to Info-One/ VARDS using a standardized format developed by NAVA, according to Info-One. While mutual fund companies have reported sales on a net flow basis for years, annuity issuers have not reported analogous sales information.
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Nearly two-thirds of advisors surveyed this month said that internal training programs or workshops were offered by their firms.
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The 260 advisors in Huntington's wealth unit will now turn to Ameriprise for brokerage, advisory and insurance services previously provided internally.
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Even though advisors doubt it will pass, California's proposed billionaire tax is already reigniting residency and wealth planning conversations.
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Financial advisor Drew Boyer turned an accidental acceptance from a fire chief into a successful niche serving firefighters and police officers.
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Private equity-backed M&A activity has steadily risen. Owners may do great in a sale, but what about advisors lower in the organization?
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With unfounded rumors spreading that Osaic was about to buy its rival Cetera, a Texas-based headhunting firm started calling advisors to see if they wanted to move. Other industry recruiters say that crossed an ethical line.
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