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By Daniel WilliamsWhen news of the SEC's proposal to classify annuities as securities products hit in late June, it wasn't news to the insurance and financial industries, but it delivered a wallop to the solar plexus, nonetheless. As the smoke cleared
July 30, 2008
Life settlement scrutiny increasesThere's a lot of action in the life settlement world these days, some good and some bad. A class-action lawsuit against American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. resulted in over $16 million in damages awarded to seniors across the country. As
July 30, 2008
An Insider's View: Keith SingerFor this issue of Market Conduct & Suitability, Senior Market Advisor editor Daniel D. Williams spoke with Keith Singer, JD, CFP at Keith Singer Wealth Management in Boca Raton, Fla. to get his thoughts on compliance, suitability and senior
July 29, 2008
Team playingWorking as part of a team can help advisors secure more assets, according to Kristin McNamara for Dow Jones. She writes, "in the fierce competition...
July 28, 2008
Christopher P. WhiteChristopher P. White, CLU has been appointed chair of the leadership and management professional interest section for the Society of Financial Service Professionals. He is currently a general agent at Midwest Financial Solutions. He has been a
July 28, 2008
Jay RudkinJay Rudkin has been named national sales director for PolicyOptions. He will be responsible for expanding the company's business-to-business relationships with insurance agents and financial advisors. Prior to joining PolicyOptions, Rudkin served as
July 28, 2008
Christopher P. WhiteChristopher P. White, CLU has been appointed chair of the leadership and management professional interest section for the Society of Financial Service Professionals. He is currently a general agent at Midwest Financial Solutions. He has been a
July 28, 2008
$41 trillion wealth transfer not enoughThe looming $41 trillion wealth transfer is often cited as a windfall for boomers and heirs. Not so, writes Kathleen Connell of ABC News. Wake up,...
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