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Episode 185: Pushing the Frontiers of Digital Insurance with Josh Elohim and Reid Tattersall
We know both consumers and agents want and expect a different buying experience today. The industry has made…
Episode 183: Banning Monte Carlo Simulations & More With David Macchia
Do Monte Carlo simulations cause more harm than good? David Macchia, Retirement Income Strategist, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Wealth2k explores…
Episode 182: Make 70 Your 100, Save 20, Give Away 10 With Dale Alexander
We have spent a lot of time talking about rules of thumbs for managing saving in retirement. However, what are the rules we should be giving to our kids for…
Episode 181: Diversification Isn’t a Risk Management Plan Anymore with David Lau
The use of annuities by RIAs continues to grow. David Lau, one of the leading pioneers in the space, joins us today. David is…
Episode 180: Planning for a Purpose with Joe Jordan
Our guest this week is Joe Jordan. Do I need to say more? But I will. In today’s episode, we discuss how the insurance industry has progressed from a focus on…
Episode 179: Predicting the 2023 Balance Sheet for the Annuity Industry with Scott Hawkins
Last week we looked back at 2022. This week we’re looking ahead at 2023 with Scott Hawkins, Managing Director…
Episode 178: Looking Back At 2022
Our emotional relationship with money is complex. How we feel about it often shapes how we spend and how we save it…
Episode 177: Finding The Emotional Side of Financial Planning With Jamie Hopkins
Our emotional relationship with money is complex. How we feel about it often shapes how we spend and how we save it…
Episode 176: Thoughtfully Recommending Indices with Laurence Black and Branislav Nikolic
Indices continue to proliferate within the fixed indexed annuity market. Yes, choice is good for the client but it can create a…
Episode 175: Thinking Ahead Of Older Age with Marti DeLiema, Naomi Karp, and Steve Vernon
Dementia presents a growing risk for all of us as we age. Research shows that even mild cognitive impairment makes it hard for…
Episode 174: Gas Prices, Inflation, Interest Rates and Digital Currency with David Czerniecki
Today, we catch up David Czerniecki, Chief Investment Officer for Nassau and get his perspective on the economy…
Episode 173: Making In-Plan Annuities a Reality with Michelle Richter and Mark Chamberlain – 2 of 2
In part 2 of 2 Michelle lays out her proposal for revamping the web of state and federals rules and laws to make in-plan…
Episode 172: Making In-Plan Annuities a Reality with Michelle Richter and Mark Chamberlain – 1 of 2
The SECURE Act reinvigorated interest in expanding the market for in-plan annuities. However, we..
Episode 171: Helping Canadians Retire From Work, Not Life With Fraser Stark
Can a mutual fund create new income potential for investors by sharing mortality risk? The answer is “yes”, starting in…
Episode 170: The Future of Advice With Paul Blanco
What will the future of face-to-face distribution look like in the coming years? Today, we talk with Paul Blanco, Founder and CEO of Barnum Financial, about the future of advisors, insurance…
Episode 169: Should Interest Rate Changes Rewrite Retirement Product Recommendations with Dave Blanchett and Michael Finke
For those of us in the business, it feels like interest rates have…
Episode 168: The Year Of In-Plan Annuities with Matt Wolniewicz
Many people will experience shock when they open their 401(k) statements this year. Will the growing awareness of market risk open the doors for more…
Episode 167: Answering Social Security Questions in Today’s Environment with Martha Shedden
Social Security remains the starting point for many client conversations. It takes a lot of work to stay current with the…
Episode 166: Keeping Annuity Regulations Rational with Kim O’Brien
Kim O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice joins us to talk about the new regs and court challenges…
Episode 165: How I Built this Practice from Facebook with Andy Panko
Learn how Andy Panko, owner and financial planner at Tenon Financial built a half million dollar a year practice starting with a private Facebook group…
Episode 164: You Can’t Solve Risk By Adding More Risk with David Macchia
Rising inflation and rising rates have created a challenging environment for retirees. At the same time, our industry is poised to offer significant protection.
Episode 163: The State of the Annuity Market Today with Todd Taylor
Todd Taylor, Head of Retail Annuities for New York Life, discusses the state of the industry and what we might expect the rest of the year.
Episode 162: Discovering Models and Indices with the Nasdaq Fund Network
Aidan Shue and Ben Jones with Nasdaq discuss discoverability and the needs and opportunities of an ever-increasingly digital world.
Episode 161: Product Innovation in The Future
Attendees representing industry decision-makers in insurtech, fintech, and retiretech gathered for the 1s annual Retiretech Forum.
Episode 160: Insurance to Help Care Givers With Tom Beauregard
What if we could purchase insurance that would help us and our caregivers navigate the process?
Episode 159: Making Sense of Your Clients’ 401(k) Lifetime Illustration Statements With Jack Towarnicky
Jack Towarnicky, HR, Total Rewards, Employee Benefits Subject Matter Expert joins us to explain the assumptions and the gaps in the mandatory disclosure.
Episode 158: Climbing Down The Financial Mountain With David Rosell
The proverb that it’s harder to climb down a mountain than go up is true in every sense of the word.
Episode 157: Let the Guaranty Fund Genie Out of the Bottle With Harry Stout and Bruce Saul
One of the biggest pain points in explaining annuities is describing the nature of the product guarantees.
SPECIAL EPISODE – From the Office of the Chief Investment Officer With David Czerniecki
Inflation, war and the risk of a recession is weighing heavily on everyone’s mind.
Episode 156: Selling Equity As New Way To Access The Value of Your Home In Retirement With David Shapiro
A home is typically one of the largest individual assets we must include in a retirement plan. However, it’s also one of the most illiquid ones.
Episode 155: The Social Security Sky Isn’t Falling with Kerry Pechter
In 2034 or 2035, the Social Security trust fund will be depleted. Much has been written about the significance of the event.
Episode 154: Disclosing Advisor Compensation with Sara Grillo and Scott Salaske
Almost everyone has a strong opinion today about the best way to get paid. At the end of day, we all agree the approach should best align to the client’s best interests.
Episode 153: How Did We Get Here With David Blanchett
It’s hard to believe we’re living in a world with high inflation, MYGA rates over 4%, and a stock market that feels like a Disney ride.
Episode 152: Helping The Constrained Investor Plan for Retirement With David Macchia
Too often, investment advisors may focus on “reverse dollar cost averaging” strategies for retirement planning and ignore longevity risk.
Episode 151: Restarting and Reinventing Seminars With Brad Swineheart
In person seminars ground to a halt in 2020. Now they are back – but probably forever changed.
Episode 150: Providing Lifetime Income When Annuities May Not Available With Richard Fullmer
How can companies and governments offer lifetime income for groups of employees or other individuals when annuities may not be available?
Episode 149: Planning for Rising Inflation and Changing Emotional Needs of Clients With Marguerita Cheng
Some elements of financial planning for retirement will not change – market risk, health risk, and lifestyle plans.
Episode 148: Planning for Very Long Happy Retirement With Steve Vernon
People are living longer. Much longer. How should that change how we plan for retirement?
Episode 147: Preparing for Life 2 With Don Ezra
Planning for retirement should not be just about figuring out how to pay the bills when the paychecks end
Episode 146: Your Marketing Must Go Digital With Greg Dinetz
Everything in marketing changed with the pandemic. If you don’t have a digital presence, you will not grow in the future.
Episode 145: Diving Deep into the Power of Annuities With Michael Finke
In this business, we have all heard about the ability of annuities to create a guaranteed income in retirement.
Episode 144: Charting a New Course for the Industry with Dave Levenson
What role should an industry association play to support the growth of the life insurance and annuity business?
Episode 143: When Should Your Client Pay Off The Mortgage With Jason Fichtner
Should your client pay off their mortgage as they head into retirement?
SPECIAL EPISODE – David Czerniecki Discusses Inflation Trends
Inflation is the topic of the day. How high will it go? How long will it last? Learn more here.
Episode 142: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Nasdaq-100 With Efram Slen and Mark Marex
Indices continue to proliferate inside fixed indexed annuities.
Episode 141: Diving Deeper Into The Qualified Default Investment Alternative Market With Tamiko Toland
Since the passage of the SECURE Act, we’ve all been talking a lot more about the institutional annuity market…
Episode 140: A Chat With The Father of 4% Percent Rule With William Bengen
In this That Annuity Show episode, we had the opportunity to…
Episode 139: What’s Different This Time When Saving For Retirement With Byron Boston
Yes, markets do run in repeating cycles. However, the best traders…
Episode 138: Sizing the Prize of Institutional Annuities with Martin Powell and Bruno Caron
Even converting a small share of the $7.3 trillion in assets in 401(k) …
Episode 137: Reducing the Risk of A Reduction in Social Security Benefits With David Duley
Few days go by without a mention in the media about the potential financial crisis…
Episode 136: Tackling Unconscious Bias with Martin Powell and Gina Riepel
How do we create more opportunities for people of color to experience the same rewards.
Episode 135: Helping People Find Purpose in Retirement with Joe Jordan
Why do we help people build retirement plans? To optimize cash flow? To minimize asset risk? Yes.
Episode 134: Picking Nouns or Verbs In Retirement Planning With Michelle Richter
Language is powerful. It’s exceptionally powerful in the highly regulated…
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Episode 132: Framing Retirement Planning Questions the Right Way With Jason Fichtner
Someone once told me that finding an…
Episode 131: Don’t Forget About Hidden Home Values When Planning For Retirement With Don Graves
Retirement planning conversations can…
Episode 130: Navigating The New Regulatory Standards with Hayley Maldonado and Eric Marhoun
How should the industry successfully navigate the…
Episode 129: Finding Purpose in Retirement with Gary Sirak
Yes, building a retirement plan can feel daunting. However, do you really have a good plan if you don’t have a purpose?
Episode 128: Spreading The Truth About Annuities with Cyrus Bamji
Remember the popular “Got Milk” and “The Other White Meat” slogans?
Episode 127: Meeting the Health Care Needs of Seniors In A Changing Market With Jesse Slome
Any conversation about retirement ultimately revolves around health care…
Episode 126: Delivering Retirement Education and Innovation as a Service With Carson Hewett and Jon Rosborough
Live from the Rolling Stones concert in Atlanta, Georgia…
Episode 125: Earning Higher Safe Interest On Your Saving With Michael Nelskyla
Can a fintech solution help your clients keep their cash safe and grow it…
Episode 124: Telling the PG-Rated Story About The Retirement Crisis With Doug Orchard
We talk with Doug Orchard, who is about to release “The Baby Boomer Dilemma”…
Episode 123: Getting Your Web and Social Presence Right With Robert Knop
What’s the first thing we do today when we’re about to meet with someone for the first time?
Episode 122: Getting Smart About Medicare Options With Ryan McMillan
Brace yourself for another few months of continual Medicare ads on television during open enrollment.
Episode 121: Helping Life Insurance Agents Explain Annuities with Jeff Affronti
Many older clients who need life insurance can also benefit…
Episode 120: Riding the RILA Wave with David Hanzlik
Registered Index-Linked Annuities or RILAs have taken the broker-dealer market by storm over the past several years
Episode 119: Creating Authenticity, Innovation & Empathy In Insurance with Maria Ferrante-Schepis
How can insurance carriers build an empathetic relationship with…
Episode 118: Finding Meaning and Making Money with H. Adam Holt
H. Adam Holt, CEO of Asset-Map, discusses a wide variety of topics…
Episode 117: Matching Your Practice Model To Your Client’s Psychology with Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia
Explore how advisors and firms should change their…
Episode 116: Finding Retirement Solutions That Stick with Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia
What makes a retirement recommendation not only…
Episode 115: Building Real Policyholder Relationships with Molly Black
Carriers spend a lot of time talking about building strong policyholder…
Episode 114: We Love Annuities with Sheryl Moore
Summer is almost over. What’s the outlook for the annuity industry as we head back…
Episode 113: Income Allocation Planning with Jerry Golden
How do you create more income with less market risk and lower fees and income taxes…
Episode 112: Medicare ABGFs with Terence Martin
Healthcare typically is the biggest expense facing retirees. However, can you help you help your clients navigate the…
Episode 111: Know Your Client’s Personality To Provide Better Advice with Dr. Preston Cherry
The regulators make us attest we know our clients…
Episode 110: Creating Happiness For Your Clients with Tom Hegna
How can we create more happy retirement planning clients?
Episode 109: Using and Improving Your RISE Score On The Way to Retirement with Sheila Jelinek and Peter Sun
When planning for retirement…
Episode 108: The Next Five Years In The Business Will Be Thrilling with Jim Kerley
The next few years promise to bring more change…
Episode 107: Finding Extra Savings Through Better Social Security Planning With Jack Sharry
Fixed Indexed Annuities in the…
Episode 106: Getting Ready to Step Out on the Risk Spectrum with Byron Boston
Are you ready to take a step…
Episode 105: Finding Higher & Safer Interest Rates With Gary Zimmerman
What prevents clients from earning higher interest …
Episode 104: Adapting Our Annuity Business to Changing Regulations, Markets, and Consumers
Can we learn what may lie…
Episode 103: Confidently Sorting Through a Sea of Indices With Laurence Black
Fixed Indexed Annuities in the U.S. market now offer…
Episode 102: Readying RIAs to Effectively Offer Annuities (And Many Other Topics) With Michelle Richter
The need for change in how…
Episode 101: One Of These SPIAs Is Not Like The Others With Tamiko Toland
Tamiko talks about the wide variety of SPIAs available on the…
Episode 100: Finding Continued Purpose In Changing Market With Joseph Jordan
In an annuity market driven by indices…
Episode 99: Inventing the Tradable VIX – Figuring Out How to Open the Sealed Coke Can For Investors With Devesh Shah
The CBOE was founded in…
Episode 98: Aligning All Interests – The Client, The Advisor and the Company With Yale Bock
How do independent investment…
Episode 97: From the Iron Curtain To Online Annuity Illustrations With David Novak
We all have our own unique story…
Episode 95: Can You Get What You Want In Retirement With Cyrus Bamji and Colin Devine
Cyrus Bamji and Colin Devine…
Episode 94: Obsess About The Retirement Planning Conversation, Not The Tools with Curtis Cloke
We’re living in remarkable…
Episode 93: Sometimes Even The Harshest Critics Like Our Products With Ethan Schwartz
Annuities are insurance…
Episode 92: Educating Students & Clients In A Stressed World With Matt Carey of Blue Spark
How does one educate…
Episode 91: Television, Trust, & Tenacity with Josh Mellberg
Pioneering a new way to sell annuities to the public…
Episode 90: How Will Private Equity Reshape The Retirement Industry With Scott Hawkins of Conning?
How Will Private Equity…
Episode 89: Retirement Planning And The Role of Life Insurance
Should every advisor ask their client the “mortality question”…
Episode 88: Virtual Planning Goes Permanent with David Wright
Yes, parts of the country are fortunately beginning to…
Episode 87: Turning Your Practice Into a Lamborghini With Derek Notman
Your practice can’t be defined by a zip code in today’s digital age…
Episode 86: How To Retire With Strength With Bruno Caron
How do retirees juggle between between the many…