Income Annuities Meet Irrevocable Trusts
By Allison BellFor the wealthiest clients, this combination can help establish a stable cash flow for future generations.
July 11, 2025
When a Client's Child Gets Married, It's Time to TalkPlanning around the happy day presents an opportunity to include adult children in the advisor-client relationship.
July 11, 2025
Why the Number of BDs Could Drop 20% in 5 Years"Clients, financial advisors, firms and the media all seem to favor the RIA model," consulting exec Chip Roame says.
July 08, 2025
New Tax Law Creates Medicare Tax Cutoff SuspenseNew deductions might (or might not) free some taxpayers from paying the net investment income tax and the "additional Medicare tax."
July 07, 2025
How the New $6,000 Tax Deduction for Seniors Really WorksA statement from the Social Security Administration applauding Trump's tax bill led to some confusion.
July 02, 2025
4 Life and Annuity Provisions Missing From the Big Tax PackageSometimes, the sections of legislation that matter the most are the parts that aren't there.
July 01, 2025
Long-Term Care Insurance Leaves the DoghouseSecurities analysts at Wells Fargo, at least, are suggesting that this is a possibility.
June 30, 2025
SEC in Talks to Raise AUM Threshold for Advisor RegistrationDiscussions are happening between the SEC and the states, sources say.