Advisers hoping to broach the topic of annuities with clients ought to step back from product features and focus on the greater context of longevity protection.
Index giant looks to break insurers' domination of bundled-plan space; 'last bastion' for carriers
Carriers think VAs are an attractive area for growth, but the product line faces some hurdles that may dampen sales.
Tommy Lee Jones is Ameriprise Financial's new pitchman in ads that take a more conservative tone
Not-so-binding arbitration? Two months after Raymond James Financial Services Inc. was ordered to pay $1.7 million as a result of an arbitration decision over suitability, the broker-dealer and the client are arguing in court.
Fund firm aims for consistency in peddling life cycle funds; passive management means lower costs
Claim employer put retirement assets in proprietary funds that incurred $20M in excess costs
Employee benefits are an important factor in an advisory firm's annual expenses and set the tone for its ability to attract and retain prime hires.
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