Financial professionals tend to emphasize the strong quantitative benefits annuities provide, yet it’s the emotional and behavioral benefits that often make them the ideal choice for consumers.
Both clients and advisors are seeking assurance that solutions implemented today will remain effective and achievable in the future.
Regardless of whether you connect with clients in person or virtually, the fundamentals of establishing relationships and building trust remain the same.
As inflationary pressures mount, retirement savers are looking for solutions that offer growth opportunities while limiting downside risk.
Current low interest rates add to the stress of establishing a retirement strategy because the 'cost' of generating retirement income from a portfolio of stocks and bonds is now higher.
Are you prepared to attract, serve and retain the next generation of clients?
Comparing annuities to traditional assets and focusing on rates of return undermines the value they provide
The coronavirus is throwing a wrench in many Americans' financial plans, but advisers can help keep investors on track
Losses and significant withdrawals early in retirement, after a market downturn, can have severe consequences for retirees.
For many retirees, the struggle isn't having enough money, but confidently spending what they've worked so hard to accumulate.
