Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Reality Check: Annuities in a Fiduciary World
By Scott StolzAnnuities are too valuable a planning tool for the industry not to find a way to make them work under new regulations, Scott Stolz writes.
September 11, 2017
Brighthouse Leaps Into the Annuity FutureCEO Eric Steigerwalt tells ThinkAdvisor which annuities are the most popular and what's in store for the new MetLife spinoff.
September 07, 2017
The Four People Advisors Need on Their Team Before Trouble StartsWhether youre running a three-person shop or Fidelity Investments, you have to make hard decisions that are often unpopular with some, or even all, of your employees.
September 01, 2017
Security Benefit Adds 9 Funds to Variable Annuities: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Turner Investments acquires Elkhorn Capital Group and plans new products.
August 28, 2017
3 Essential Components of Financial Planner SatisfactionIn addition to feeling respected, employees crave a culture that fosters growth, be it through mentorship or ongoing opportunities for continued learning.
August 24, 2017
Fiduciary Rule Is Squashing Annuity Surrender ChargesThe new fiduciary rule has had a big impact on the market for financial products and some buyers of annuity products may benefit.
August 23, 2017
11 Sales Pitches That Kill SalesHere are some common approaches that could turn "maybe" into "get lost."
August 22, 2017
Thrivent Fights DOL Fiduciary Rule’s Anti-Arb ClauseThe DOL's statement that it won't enforce the anti-arbitration rules under BICE doesn't address Thrivent's concerns, the insurer's lawyer says.