by Chris Wholehan | Nov 15, 2021 | Long Term Care
President, Wholehan Marketing November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and as such we are reminding advisors that as much hard work as you put into creating a solid financial / retirement plan for your clients, that you also need to remember to protect that plan by...
by David Bollinger | Nov 14, 2021 | Annuities
Do you have clients nearing retirement who are calculating their anticipated income need? While there are many time-tested strategies available to help clients save for their retirement goals, there are still many unknowns that may weigh heavy on even the best-made...
by David Bollinger | Nov 8, 2021 | Life
Annuity Sales Consultant As we near the end of the year, it is important to watch the pending tax code changes being discussed. These changes could affect the planning you are doing with your clients and their overall financial plan. The American...
by Tim Beauregard | Nov 1, 2021 | Annuities
Tim Beauregard, CFP® RVP-South According to Financial Planning’s latest Retirement Advisor Confidence Index, a monthly barometer of business conditions for wealth managers, clients are nervous about their retirement situation due to concerns about market valuation,...
by Jack Nachtrab | Oct 11, 2021 | Life
Jack Nachtrab Life Insurance Consultant There are many changes to the tax landscape of the US on the horizon during the next few years of the current administration. One of the largest potential changes will be a 5% increase on the marginal capital gains tax rate for...
by Tim Beauregard | Sep 26, 2021 | Annuities
Regional VP-South Do you have clients concerned about rising costs in retirement? According to a recent study 86% of respondents said they are interested in a financial product that not only provided guaranteed income in retirement but also the opportunity for income...
by Chris Wholehan | Sep 13, 2021 | Life
Chris Wholehan As we take a moment this month to reflect on the events that have unfolded over the last 18 months, we should also take note that September is also Life Insurance Awareness month. As we honor those who are no longer with us, we should honor our...
by David Bollinger | Sep 8, 2021 | Annuities
A New Core for Retirement Savings? David Bollinger Annuity Sales Consultant For decades, a traditional 60/40 stock/bond portfolio strategy delivered strong results and helped retirement savers achieve their wealth-building and retirement-spending goals. In...
by Jack Nachtrab | Aug 30, 2021 | Life
Jack Nachtrab According to a recent survey, 36% of retirees say they’re unable to spend as freely as expected, and 60% say they travel less than they want to. Retirement is something everyone looks forward to, but not something everyone plans for. An important part of...
by David Bollinger | Aug 3, 2021 | Annuities
Annuity Sales Consultant A bull market is a market that is on the rise and where the economy is growing; while a bear market exists in an economy that is receding, where most stocks are declining in value. A bear market can be more dangerous to invest in, as...