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By Mike WerlingThe American College has forged its reputation for 80 years, providing financial advisors with the education and the designations they need to serve consumers. The College's current president and CEO is Dr. Larry Barton, a lifelong educator who is
May 31, 2006
To fee or not to feeThe question of whether to charge fees for financial planning advice or take commissions for selling financial products cannot be answered in the space of a magazine story. Every advisor has to answer that question for himself, find his own comfort
May 31, 2006
The long echoIn his 2006 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush outlined what is going be one of the defining issues that face our nation in the immediate future. He said, "This year the first of about 78 million baby boomers turn 60, including two
May 30, 2006
New critical care insurance availableAmerican General Life Insurance Company, a member company of American International Group introduced its latest critical illness product: AIG CriticalCare Plus. The first critical illness plan in the industry with term options, and the only
May 29, 2006
New critical care insurance availableAmerican General Life Insurance Company, a member company of American International Group introduced its latest critical illness product: AIG CriticalCare Plus. The first critical illness plan in the industry with term options, and the only
May 26, 2006
Beacon: Steeper Rate Curve Should Help FA MarketTotal U.S. sales of fixed annuities fell to about $17 billion in the first quarter, down 4% from the total for the first quarter of ...
May 26, 2006
Beacon: Steeper Rate Curve Should Help FA MarketTotal U.S. sales of fixed annuities fell to about $17 billion in the first quarter, down 4% from the total for the first quarter of ...
May 19, 2006
Glauber Calls EIA Disclosure "Daunting"The head of the National Association of Securities Dealers Inc. has warned NASD members about his concerns about the complexity of equity-indexed annuities.Analyzing the suitability ...