Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Why ultra HNW clients should consider private placement variable annuities
By Robert Bloink, William H. ByrnesThis is the luxury retirement vehicle of the future, well-liked for its investment flexibility and favorable tax treatment.
July 22, 2014
Variable annuities: Back to basicsAdvisors who have been in the business a while will recall when variable annuities were pretty simple to explain and sell, but they're evolving.
July 09, 2014
Criticisms of structured note variable annuitiesAlthough traditional VAs must recoup high sales commissions through charges and penalties, spVA issuers can recoup those expenses by setting the cap.
July 09, 2014
Criticisms of structured note variable annuitiesAlthough traditional VAs must recoup high sales commissions through charges and penalties, spVA issuers can recoup those expenses by setting the cap.
June 30, 2014
Cold Calling Woes? Bill Good to the RescueBill Good says: Send me your cold calling script and get a personal assessment.
June 30, 2014
Assessing the Annuity LandscapeSome advisors swear by annuities while others steer clear of them. Whichever camp you fall into, here are some annuity trends to watch.
June 30, 2014
Assessing the annuity landscapeVAs are getting more complex, while fixed annuity sales are soaring.
June 30, 2014
Assessing the annuity landscapeVAs are getting more complex, while fixed annuity sales are soaring.