Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
To niche or not to niche...
By Joanne BlackIt used to be that you were on your game if you were selling to the holy grail of certain markets: the ultra-affluent, baby boomers and seniors.
July 29, 2009
Product of the WeekA more streamlined income product with all-in-one flexibility, RetireReady One is designed to improve the advisors' experience with focused options to make it easier to personalize a guaranteed income strategy for clients
July 29, 2009
Marketing TipsThe key to effective marketing is to establish a competitive advantage and relevant marketplace differentiation. In order to stand out, agents must be willing to try innovative approaches.
July 29, 2009
Product of the WeekA more streamlined income product with all-in-one flexibility, RetireReady One is designed to improve the advisors' experience with focused options to make it easier to personalize a guaranteed income strategy for clients
July 28, 2009
Annuity strategies for anxious clientsSenior Financial Workshops We have available today an ever-evolving number of strategies, including immediate, fixed and fixed index annuities, life insurance and long-term care programs, which can be utilized and tailored to clients' specific
July 28, 2009
Annuity strategies for anxious clientsSenior Financial Workshops We have available today an ever-evolving number of strategies, including immediate, fixed and fixed index annuities, life insurance and long-term care programs, which can be utilized and tailored to clients' specific
July 21, 2009
Leading Economic Index for U.S. Rises for Third Consecutive MonthThe Conference Board reports 2% improvement in last six months.