Annuities

When to expect a visit from your chief compliance officer

How often should CCOs pay a visit to branch offices?

Compliance Alan J. Foxman April 23

Compliance Alan J. Foxman April 23
Many Americans go broke in retirement, but many grow their wealth: Retirement Scan

Many retirees kept their financial assets for at least 20 years after retiring, according to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Retirement scan Margarida Correia April 19

Retirement scan Margarida Correia April 19
Must-follow procedures when transferring variable annuities

Advisors should conduct a comprehensive suitability analysis before initiating 1035 exchanges.

Compliance Alan J. Foxman April 10

Compliance Alan J. Foxman April 10
Alphabet soup no more: Test yourself on these planning acronyms

The wealth management industry loves a good abbreviation. Here's a way to help master the jargon.

Financial literacy Maddy Perkins March 20

Financial literacy Maddy Perkins March 20
Index Stock market turbulence drives pullback in client risk tolerance

Return of volatility reverberates in asset allocations, denting wealth management business conditions.

RACI Harry Terris March 2

RACI Harry Terris March 2
Switching annuities may raise red flags with regulators

Compliance expert Alan J. Foxman explains why a 1035 exchange might trigger increased scrutiny.

Compliance Alan J. Foxman February 23

Compliance Alan J. Foxman February 23
Structured annuities see gains in otherwise slumping market

Sales dropped by 8% last year, but LIMRA finds reason for optimism in 2018.

Annuities Tobias Salinger February 22

Annuities Tobias Salinger February 22
Now's the time to make sure portfolios are ready for a downturn

While the stock market remains strong, clients should stress-test their portfolios and ensure that they reflect their risk tolerance levels.

Retirement scan Lee Conrad January 18

Retirement scan Lee Conrad January 18
3 reasons to claim Social Security early: Retirement Scan

Seniors looking to launch a business should consider collecting their retirement benefits early.

Retirement scan Margarida Correia January 11

Retirement scan Margarida Correia January 11
CE Quiz Continuing Education credit — January 2018

As a subscriber to Financial-Planning.com, you can earn up to 12 hours of CE credit from the CFP Board and the Investments & Wealth Institute.

Roth IRAs January 1

Roth IRAs January 1

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