Remember to Protect the Plan

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...

Potential Tax Code Changes Favor Annuities

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...

A Smarter Way to Invest

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...

A Time To Review

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...

The Fixed Indexed Annuity

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...

Access to Cash in Retirement

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...

How FIAs are Equipped to Face a Bear Market

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...