Finding the perfect fit
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPThere is a curse that frequently gets quoted when things get chaotic: "May you live in interesting times." The first half of 2008 has certainly qualified as interesting for financial advisors and their clients. Oil prices are approaching
August 28, 2008
NAFA Says Nix SEC Rule 151AThe National Association of Fixed Annuities (NAFA) recently took a firm stand against the Security & Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed Rule 151A, which would regulate index annuities as securities rather than as insurance products.
August 27, 2008
Advisors and broker-dealers have an historic opportunity, Part II(This is the second part of Kevin Startt's article, the first part of which can be found online at: www.seniormarketadvisor.com). In the three years that have followed FINRA's Notice to Members 05-50, which called for Broker-dealers to
August 26, 2008
Advisors and broker-dealers have an historic opportunity, Part II(This is the second part of Kevin Startt's article, the first part of which can be found online at: www.seniormarketadvisor.com). In the three years that have followed FINRA's Notice to Members 05-50, which called for Broker-dealers to
August 25, 2008
Strong Fixed Annuity Sales Growth SeenU.S. sales of fixed annuities reached an estimated $24.6 billion in the second quarter, up 54.1% over year-ago levels, reports Beacon Research Inc.Fixed annuity sales ...
August 25, 2008
Strong Fixed Annuity Sales Growth SeenU.S. sales of fixed annuities reached an estimated $24.6 billion in the second quarter, up 54.1% over year-ago levels, reports Beacon Research Inc.Fixed annuity sales ...
August 21, 2008
Ask the Expert: Regulate them as securities?Do you believe fixed index annuities should be regulated as a security?
August 20, 2008
Ask the Expert: Regulate them as securities?Do you believe fixed index annuities should be regulated as a security?