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1 | Open MIC notes for the Crew
helliphellip15 Years and still rollinghelliphellip
Open MIC is open for anyone
900 AM Pacific Thursday 800 504-8071 Code is 5556463
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US
CALL OR EMAIL
ANTHONY OWEN
888-74AGENT (24368)
tonyannuityagentsalliancecom
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
HELP WANTED
Internal Annuity Agent Recruiting Wholesaler
Compensation $30000 Plus Bonus with Six Figure Income Potential
Annuity Agents Alliance is a family owned and operated national insurance marketing firm established
in 2007 and located in Thornton CO We provide a variety of support mechanisms and industry
leading life insurance and annuity products for independent retirement planning advisors nationwide
POSITION SUMMARY
Our rapidly growing firm is currently seeking an energetic highly motivated business savvy individual
to fill the position of internal annuity wholesaler This position is part sales part client manager
RESPONSIBILITIES
bull Build your own group of adviors to contribute to overall production of the company
bull Recruit advisors through a variety of methods including by phone mailemail and in person to
sell fixed annuities through our firm
bull Buildsupportmaintain relationships with advisors and their practices nationwide
bull Provide advisors with case design insurance product information and quotations to aid in agent
sales process
bull Some travel required
bull Some cold calling required
QUALIFICATIONS
bull College degree in businessfinancemarketing or related field - Recent college graduates are
encouraged to apply
bull Driven with strong work ethic
bull Ability to grasp advanced sales concepts and ideas
bull Ability to maintain accurate notes in company database
bull Ability to communicate clearly with clientele and staff
bull Must work well alone and within a team
bull Customer service mentality
bull Superb telephone skills
bull Computer literate Strong working knowledge of MS Office products
bull Must own or be willing to purchase Windows based laptop computer
bull FICA above 600 and be able to pass financial and background check
bull No bankruptcies in past 7 years amp no current unpaid judgements
bull Ideal candidates have 1 or 2 years industry experience but not required
STATUS
bull Full-time position
bull First year salary is $30000 plus bonus
This is a fun fast paced and competitive work environment in a recession proof industry Internal
annuity wholesalers average $50000+ in their first year so we expect the same from new
candidates Six figure income potential beginning years 2-3 Complete training provided No
experience necessary but qualified candidates must have a basic understanding of businessfinance
Must be self-directed and motivated Work from home or office location of your choice once training
is complete
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ldquoOur brand can be your brandrdquo
Over the weekend Phyllis and I visited The Butchart Gardens in
Victoria BC If you have been there you will understand when I say there is
no way to verbalize this place If you havenrsquot been it is well worth the effort
to visit
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Open MIC is sharing Welcome
ABM Always Be Marketing
Thank you for joining us on Open MIC
900 AM Pacific Thursday 800 504-8071 Code is 2554567
-------------------------------------------------- Of Interest
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their monthly
Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and Inflation report for the year ending in
June on July 17th This resulted in 012 Annual Inflation
httpwwwbenefitsprocom20150717dol-rule-creates-jurisdictional-jump-ball
Just days out from the close of the comment period for the
Department of Laborrsquos proposed conflict of interest rule opponents of the
regulation are rushing to document versions of Armageddon that would
befall the retirement advisory industry if anything resembling the proposed
provisions come to pass
The DOLrsquos proposal specifically calls out variable annuities which combine income guarantees with mutual fund-like investment features
In testimony before Congress Labor Secretary Thomas Perez sited the case of a retired couple whose advisor steered their entire life savings into
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variable annuities which came with high annual feesmdash4 percent according to Perezrsquos testimonymdashand severe surrender fees to discourage reinvesting the principal The couple in Perezrsquos example lost $50000 he said while the advisors made off with some of the healthiest commissions available to in the industry
To OrsquoBrien that also shows ignorance of the regulatory process governing fixed immediate deferred and indexed annuities which are not regulated by the SEC or FINRA but by state insurance regulators
ldquoI completely question the DOLrsquos understanding of the regulatory schematic of insurance productsrdquo she said ldquoItrsquos clear they donrsquot understand the suitability review process or the liability carriers have in assuring on the right investors get the productsrdquo
Fiduciary Rule Comment Period Ended Tuesday July 21
You think this isnrsquot a war
Fiduciary Advocates Drop 230000 Signatures at
DOLrsquos Doorstep
Consumer advocates dropped an estimated 230000 signatures at the doorstep of the Department of Labor headquarters Thursday in what will likely be the biggest public display of support for the DOLrsquos proposed fiduciary rule for advisors to retirement plans
You can read some of the comments here
httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150722last-minute-fiduciary-
comments-pour-into-dolhtml
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ldquoThe goal here is to put an end to Wall Street brokers who benefit from back door payments or hidden fees at the expense of their clientsrdquo
mdash President Barack Obama White House Conference on Aging July 2015
ldquoLast year along hidden fees unfair risk and bad investment advice robbed Americans of as much as $17 billion Advisers should be working in our best interest Its time to close this loophole and ensure a high standard that holds anyone who gives financial advice genuinely accountable for helping everyday Americans choose the best investments for us our families and our futurerdquo
mdash AARP
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httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150717dol-fiduciary-rule-would-slam-va-sales-
credit-suisse-sayshtml
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
By John Hilton
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts
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In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important driver of earnings growthrdquo
VA sales from qualified accounts are ldquomost vulnerablerdquo the note said ldquoWe believe the value proposition will be a harder argument to make under the new standardsrdquo
The DOL proposed the rule as a way to impose a fiduciary standard on advisors to prevent what it called conflicts of interest and ensure that advice is in the consumers best interest Public comments on the revised fiduciary rule are due by Tuesday The DOL plans a three-day public hearing on the fiduciary rule Aug 10-12
Although considered a security VAs have remained exempt for fiduciary standards via
the 84-24 rule The new DOL rules would revoke that exemption
84-24 is the Conflicts of Interest Rule httpwwwdolgovebsaregsconflictsofinteresthtml
Fixed-income annuities will retain the 84-24 exemption but fixed index annuity (FIAs) sales will need to meet stepped-up ldquoimpartial conduct standardsrdquo
State Department of Insurance
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The Medicare misconception Too many people think Medicare
will pick up the cost of long term care Medicare is not long term care
insurance
Medicare will only pay for the first 100 days of nursing home care and
only if 1) you are getting skilled care and 2) you go into the nursing home
right after a hospital stay of at least 3 days Medicare also covers limited
home visits for skilled care and some hospice services for the terminally ill
Thatrsquos all
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Filial Support Laws It is the belief that adult children have a duty to respect obey and personally care for elderly parents and relatives In 2012 a Pennsylvania superior court upheld a lower court ruling (Health Care amp Retirement Corp of America v Pittas) allowing a nursing home to demand a lump sum of $93000 from the son of a woman
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I was really blown away by a recent report from Mutual of Omaha
regarding the costs (state by state) for in home health care nursing home care and
assisted living care Somehow this expense has spiraled out of
control and there seems to be no end in sight Here are some
needed definitions
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I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
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httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
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could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
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QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
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Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
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Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
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A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
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The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
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Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
HELP WANTED
Internal Annuity Agent Recruiting Wholesaler
Compensation $30000 Plus Bonus with Six Figure Income Potential
Annuity Agents Alliance is a family owned and operated national insurance marketing firm established
in 2007 and located in Thornton CO We provide a variety of support mechanisms and industry
leading life insurance and annuity products for independent retirement planning advisors nationwide
POSITION SUMMARY
Our rapidly growing firm is currently seeking an energetic highly motivated business savvy individual
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RESPONSIBILITIES
bull Build your own group of adviors to contribute to overall production of the company
bull Recruit advisors through a variety of methods including by phone mailemail and in person to
sell fixed annuities through our firm
bull Buildsupportmaintain relationships with advisors and their practices nationwide
bull Provide advisors with case design insurance product information and quotations to aid in agent
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bull Some travel required
bull Some cold calling required
QUALIFICATIONS
bull College degree in businessfinancemarketing or related field - Recent college graduates are
encouraged to apply
bull Driven with strong work ethic
bull Ability to grasp advanced sales concepts and ideas
bull Ability to maintain accurate notes in company database
bull Ability to communicate clearly with clientele and staff
bull Must work well alone and within a team
bull Customer service mentality
bull Superb telephone skills
bull Computer literate Strong working knowledge of MS Office products
bull Must own or be willing to purchase Windows based laptop computer
bull FICA above 600 and be able to pass financial and background check
bull No bankruptcies in past 7 years amp no current unpaid judgements
bull Ideal candidates have 1 or 2 years industry experience but not required
STATUS
bull Full-time position
bull First year salary is $30000 plus bonus
This is a fun fast paced and competitive work environment in a recession proof industry Internal
annuity wholesalers average $50000+ in their first year so we expect the same from new
candidates Six figure income potential beginning years 2-3 Complete training provided No
experience necessary but qualified candidates must have a basic understanding of businessfinance
Must be self-directed and motivated Work from home or office location of your choice once training
is complete
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ldquoOur brand can be your brandrdquo
Over the weekend Phyllis and I visited The Butchart Gardens in
Victoria BC If you have been there you will understand when I say there is
no way to verbalize this place If you havenrsquot been it is well worth the effort
to visit
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2 ABM Notes for the crew
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-------------------------------------------------- Of Interest
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their monthly
Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and Inflation report for the year ending in
June on July 17th This resulted in 012 Annual Inflation
httpwwwbenefitsprocom20150717dol-rule-creates-jurisdictional-jump-ball
Just days out from the close of the comment period for the
Department of Laborrsquos proposed conflict of interest rule opponents of the
regulation are rushing to document versions of Armageddon that would
befall the retirement advisory industry if anything resembling the proposed
provisions come to pass
The DOLrsquos proposal specifically calls out variable annuities which combine income guarantees with mutual fund-like investment features
In testimony before Congress Labor Secretary Thomas Perez sited the case of a retired couple whose advisor steered their entire life savings into
3 ABM Notes for the crew
variable annuities which came with high annual feesmdash4 percent according to Perezrsquos testimonymdashand severe surrender fees to discourage reinvesting the principal The couple in Perezrsquos example lost $50000 he said while the advisors made off with some of the healthiest commissions available to in the industry
To OrsquoBrien that also shows ignorance of the regulatory process governing fixed immediate deferred and indexed annuities which are not regulated by the SEC or FINRA but by state insurance regulators
ldquoI completely question the DOLrsquos understanding of the regulatory schematic of insurance productsrdquo she said ldquoItrsquos clear they donrsquot understand the suitability review process or the liability carriers have in assuring on the right investors get the productsrdquo
Fiduciary Rule Comment Period Ended Tuesday July 21
You think this isnrsquot a war
Fiduciary Advocates Drop 230000 Signatures at
DOLrsquos Doorstep
Consumer advocates dropped an estimated 230000 signatures at the doorstep of the Department of Labor headquarters Thursday in what will likely be the biggest public display of support for the DOLrsquos proposed fiduciary rule for advisors to retirement plans
You can read some of the comments here
httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150722last-minute-fiduciary-
comments-pour-into-dolhtml
4 ABM Notes for the crew
ldquoThe goal here is to put an end to Wall Street brokers who benefit from back door payments or hidden fees at the expense of their clientsrdquo
mdash President Barack Obama White House Conference on Aging July 2015
ldquoLast year along hidden fees unfair risk and bad investment advice robbed Americans of as much as $17 billion Advisers should be working in our best interest Its time to close this loophole and ensure a high standard that holds anyone who gives financial advice genuinely accountable for helping everyday Americans choose the best investments for us our families and our futurerdquo
mdash AARP
---------------------------------------------
httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150717dol-fiduciary-rule-would-slam-va-sales-
credit-suisse-sayshtml
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
By John Hilton
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts
5 ABM Notes for the crew
In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important driver of earnings growthrdquo
VA sales from qualified accounts are ldquomost vulnerablerdquo the note said ldquoWe believe the value proposition will be a harder argument to make under the new standardsrdquo
The DOL proposed the rule as a way to impose a fiduciary standard on advisors to prevent what it called conflicts of interest and ensure that advice is in the consumers best interest Public comments on the revised fiduciary rule are due by Tuesday The DOL plans a three-day public hearing on the fiduciary rule Aug 10-12
Although considered a security VAs have remained exempt for fiduciary standards via
the 84-24 rule The new DOL rules would revoke that exemption
84-24 is the Conflicts of Interest Rule httpwwwdolgovebsaregsconflictsofinteresthtml
Fixed-income annuities will retain the 84-24 exemption but fixed index annuity (FIAs) sales will need to meet stepped-up ldquoimpartial conduct standardsrdquo
State Department of Insurance
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The Medicare misconception Too many people think Medicare
will pick up the cost of long term care Medicare is not long term care
insurance
Medicare will only pay for the first 100 days of nursing home care and
only if 1) you are getting skilled care and 2) you go into the nursing home
right after a hospital stay of at least 3 days Medicare also covers limited
home visits for skilled care and some hospice services for the terminally ill
Thatrsquos all
6 ABM Notes for the crew
Filial Support Laws It is the belief that adult children have a duty to respect obey and personally care for elderly parents and relatives In 2012 a Pennsylvania superior court upheld a lower court ruling (Health Care amp Retirement Corp of America v Pittas) allowing a nursing home to demand a lump sum of $93000 from the son of a woman
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I was really blown away by a recent report from Mutual of Omaha
regarding the costs (state by state) for in home health care nursing home care and
assisted living care Somehow this expense has spiraled out of
control and there seems to be no end in sight Here are some
needed definitions
7 ABM Notes for the crew
I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
8 ABM Notes for the crew
httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
9 ABM Notes for the crew
could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
10 ABM Notes for the crew
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
11 ABM Notes for the crew
Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
12 ABM Notes for the crew
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
13 ABM Notes for the crew
As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
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Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
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Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
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What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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ldquoOur brand can be your brandrdquo
Over the weekend Phyllis and I visited The Butchart Gardens in
Victoria BC If you have been there you will understand when I say there is
no way to verbalize this place If you havenrsquot been it is well worth the effort
to visit
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Open MIC is sharing Welcome
ABM Always Be Marketing
Thank you for joining us on Open MIC
900 AM Pacific Thursday 800 504-8071 Code is 2554567
-------------------------------------------------- Of Interest
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their monthly
Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and Inflation report for the year ending in
June on July 17th This resulted in 012 Annual Inflation
httpwwwbenefitsprocom20150717dol-rule-creates-jurisdictional-jump-ball
Just days out from the close of the comment period for the
Department of Laborrsquos proposed conflict of interest rule opponents of the
regulation are rushing to document versions of Armageddon that would
befall the retirement advisory industry if anything resembling the proposed
provisions come to pass
The DOLrsquos proposal specifically calls out variable annuities which combine income guarantees with mutual fund-like investment features
In testimony before Congress Labor Secretary Thomas Perez sited the case of a retired couple whose advisor steered their entire life savings into
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variable annuities which came with high annual feesmdash4 percent according to Perezrsquos testimonymdashand severe surrender fees to discourage reinvesting the principal The couple in Perezrsquos example lost $50000 he said while the advisors made off with some of the healthiest commissions available to in the industry
To OrsquoBrien that also shows ignorance of the regulatory process governing fixed immediate deferred and indexed annuities which are not regulated by the SEC or FINRA but by state insurance regulators
ldquoI completely question the DOLrsquos understanding of the regulatory schematic of insurance productsrdquo she said ldquoItrsquos clear they donrsquot understand the suitability review process or the liability carriers have in assuring on the right investors get the productsrdquo
Fiduciary Rule Comment Period Ended Tuesday July 21
You think this isnrsquot a war
Fiduciary Advocates Drop 230000 Signatures at
DOLrsquos Doorstep
Consumer advocates dropped an estimated 230000 signatures at the doorstep of the Department of Labor headquarters Thursday in what will likely be the biggest public display of support for the DOLrsquos proposed fiduciary rule for advisors to retirement plans
You can read some of the comments here
httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150722last-minute-fiduciary-
comments-pour-into-dolhtml
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ldquoThe goal here is to put an end to Wall Street brokers who benefit from back door payments or hidden fees at the expense of their clientsrdquo
mdash President Barack Obama White House Conference on Aging July 2015
ldquoLast year along hidden fees unfair risk and bad investment advice robbed Americans of as much as $17 billion Advisers should be working in our best interest Its time to close this loophole and ensure a high standard that holds anyone who gives financial advice genuinely accountable for helping everyday Americans choose the best investments for us our families and our futurerdquo
mdash AARP
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httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150717dol-fiduciary-rule-would-slam-va-sales-
credit-suisse-sayshtml
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
By John Hilton
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts
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In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important driver of earnings growthrdquo
VA sales from qualified accounts are ldquomost vulnerablerdquo the note said ldquoWe believe the value proposition will be a harder argument to make under the new standardsrdquo
The DOL proposed the rule as a way to impose a fiduciary standard on advisors to prevent what it called conflicts of interest and ensure that advice is in the consumers best interest Public comments on the revised fiduciary rule are due by Tuesday The DOL plans a three-day public hearing on the fiduciary rule Aug 10-12
Although considered a security VAs have remained exempt for fiduciary standards via
the 84-24 rule The new DOL rules would revoke that exemption
84-24 is the Conflicts of Interest Rule httpwwwdolgovebsaregsconflictsofinteresthtml
Fixed-income annuities will retain the 84-24 exemption but fixed index annuity (FIAs) sales will need to meet stepped-up ldquoimpartial conduct standardsrdquo
State Department of Insurance
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The Medicare misconception Too many people think Medicare
will pick up the cost of long term care Medicare is not long term care
insurance
Medicare will only pay for the first 100 days of nursing home care and
only if 1) you are getting skilled care and 2) you go into the nursing home
right after a hospital stay of at least 3 days Medicare also covers limited
home visits for skilled care and some hospice services for the terminally ill
Thatrsquos all
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Filial Support Laws It is the belief that adult children have a duty to respect obey and personally care for elderly parents and relatives In 2012 a Pennsylvania superior court upheld a lower court ruling (Health Care amp Retirement Corp of America v Pittas) allowing a nursing home to demand a lump sum of $93000 from the son of a woman
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I was really blown away by a recent report from Mutual of Omaha
regarding the costs (state by state) for in home health care nursing home care and
assisted living care Somehow this expense has spiraled out of
control and there seems to be no end in sight Here are some
needed definitions
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I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
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httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
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could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
-----------------------------
I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
2 ABM Notes for the crew
Open MIC is sharing Welcome
ABM Always Be Marketing
Thank you for joining us on Open MIC
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-------------------------------------------------- Of Interest
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their monthly
Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and Inflation report for the year ending in
June on July 17th This resulted in 012 Annual Inflation
httpwwwbenefitsprocom20150717dol-rule-creates-jurisdictional-jump-ball
Just days out from the close of the comment period for the
Department of Laborrsquos proposed conflict of interest rule opponents of the
regulation are rushing to document versions of Armageddon that would
befall the retirement advisory industry if anything resembling the proposed
provisions come to pass
The DOLrsquos proposal specifically calls out variable annuities which combine income guarantees with mutual fund-like investment features
In testimony before Congress Labor Secretary Thomas Perez sited the case of a retired couple whose advisor steered their entire life savings into
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variable annuities which came with high annual feesmdash4 percent according to Perezrsquos testimonymdashand severe surrender fees to discourage reinvesting the principal The couple in Perezrsquos example lost $50000 he said while the advisors made off with some of the healthiest commissions available to in the industry
To OrsquoBrien that also shows ignorance of the regulatory process governing fixed immediate deferred and indexed annuities which are not regulated by the SEC or FINRA but by state insurance regulators
ldquoI completely question the DOLrsquos understanding of the regulatory schematic of insurance productsrdquo she said ldquoItrsquos clear they donrsquot understand the suitability review process or the liability carriers have in assuring on the right investors get the productsrdquo
Fiduciary Rule Comment Period Ended Tuesday July 21
You think this isnrsquot a war
Fiduciary Advocates Drop 230000 Signatures at
DOLrsquos Doorstep
Consumer advocates dropped an estimated 230000 signatures at the doorstep of the Department of Labor headquarters Thursday in what will likely be the biggest public display of support for the DOLrsquos proposed fiduciary rule for advisors to retirement plans
You can read some of the comments here
httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150722last-minute-fiduciary-
comments-pour-into-dolhtml
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ldquoThe goal here is to put an end to Wall Street brokers who benefit from back door payments or hidden fees at the expense of their clientsrdquo
mdash President Barack Obama White House Conference on Aging July 2015
ldquoLast year along hidden fees unfair risk and bad investment advice robbed Americans of as much as $17 billion Advisers should be working in our best interest Its time to close this loophole and ensure a high standard that holds anyone who gives financial advice genuinely accountable for helping everyday Americans choose the best investments for us our families and our futurerdquo
mdash AARP
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httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150717dol-fiduciary-rule-would-slam-va-sales-
credit-suisse-sayshtml
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
By John Hilton
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts
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In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important driver of earnings growthrdquo
VA sales from qualified accounts are ldquomost vulnerablerdquo the note said ldquoWe believe the value proposition will be a harder argument to make under the new standardsrdquo
The DOL proposed the rule as a way to impose a fiduciary standard on advisors to prevent what it called conflicts of interest and ensure that advice is in the consumers best interest Public comments on the revised fiduciary rule are due by Tuesday The DOL plans a three-day public hearing on the fiduciary rule Aug 10-12
Although considered a security VAs have remained exempt for fiduciary standards via
the 84-24 rule The new DOL rules would revoke that exemption
84-24 is the Conflicts of Interest Rule httpwwwdolgovebsaregsconflictsofinteresthtml
Fixed-income annuities will retain the 84-24 exemption but fixed index annuity (FIAs) sales will need to meet stepped-up ldquoimpartial conduct standardsrdquo
State Department of Insurance
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The Medicare misconception Too many people think Medicare
will pick up the cost of long term care Medicare is not long term care
insurance
Medicare will only pay for the first 100 days of nursing home care and
only if 1) you are getting skilled care and 2) you go into the nursing home
right after a hospital stay of at least 3 days Medicare also covers limited
home visits for skilled care and some hospice services for the terminally ill
Thatrsquos all
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Filial Support Laws It is the belief that adult children have a duty to respect obey and personally care for elderly parents and relatives In 2012 a Pennsylvania superior court upheld a lower court ruling (Health Care amp Retirement Corp of America v Pittas) allowing a nursing home to demand a lump sum of $93000 from the son of a woman
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I was really blown away by a recent report from Mutual of Omaha
regarding the costs (state by state) for in home health care nursing home care and
assisted living care Somehow this expense has spiraled out of
control and there seems to be no end in sight Here are some
needed definitions
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I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
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httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
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could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
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QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
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Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
3 ABM Notes for the crew
variable annuities which came with high annual feesmdash4 percent according to Perezrsquos testimonymdashand severe surrender fees to discourage reinvesting the principal The couple in Perezrsquos example lost $50000 he said while the advisors made off with some of the healthiest commissions available to in the industry
To OrsquoBrien that also shows ignorance of the regulatory process governing fixed immediate deferred and indexed annuities which are not regulated by the SEC or FINRA but by state insurance regulators
ldquoI completely question the DOLrsquos understanding of the regulatory schematic of insurance productsrdquo she said ldquoItrsquos clear they donrsquot understand the suitability review process or the liability carriers have in assuring on the right investors get the productsrdquo
Fiduciary Rule Comment Period Ended Tuesday July 21
You think this isnrsquot a war
Fiduciary Advocates Drop 230000 Signatures at
DOLrsquos Doorstep
Consumer advocates dropped an estimated 230000 signatures at the doorstep of the Department of Labor headquarters Thursday in what will likely be the biggest public display of support for the DOLrsquos proposed fiduciary rule for advisors to retirement plans
You can read some of the comments here
httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150722last-minute-fiduciary-
comments-pour-into-dolhtml
4 ABM Notes for the crew
ldquoThe goal here is to put an end to Wall Street brokers who benefit from back door payments or hidden fees at the expense of their clientsrdquo
mdash President Barack Obama White House Conference on Aging July 2015
ldquoLast year along hidden fees unfair risk and bad investment advice robbed Americans of as much as $17 billion Advisers should be working in our best interest Its time to close this loophole and ensure a high standard that holds anyone who gives financial advice genuinely accountable for helping everyday Americans choose the best investments for us our families and our futurerdquo
mdash AARP
---------------------------------------------
httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150717dol-fiduciary-rule-would-slam-va-sales-
credit-suisse-sayshtml
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
By John Hilton
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts
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In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important driver of earnings growthrdquo
VA sales from qualified accounts are ldquomost vulnerablerdquo the note said ldquoWe believe the value proposition will be a harder argument to make under the new standardsrdquo
The DOL proposed the rule as a way to impose a fiduciary standard on advisors to prevent what it called conflicts of interest and ensure that advice is in the consumers best interest Public comments on the revised fiduciary rule are due by Tuesday The DOL plans a three-day public hearing on the fiduciary rule Aug 10-12
Although considered a security VAs have remained exempt for fiduciary standards via
the 84-24 rule The new DOL rules would revoke that exemption
84-24 is the Conflicts of Interest Rule httpwwwdolgovebsaregsconflictsofinteresthtml
Fixed-income annuities will retain the 84-24 exemption but fixed index annuity (FIAs) sales will need to meet stepped-up ldquoimpartial conduct standardsrdquo
State Department of Insurance
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The Medicare misconception Too many people think Medicare
will pick up the cost of long term care Medicare is not long term care
insurance
Medicare will only pay for the first 100 days of nursing home care and
only if 1) you are getting skilled care and 2) you go into the nursing home
right after a hospital stay of at least 3 days Medicare also covers limited
home visits for skilled care and some hospice services for the terminally ill
Thatrsquos all
6 ABM Notes for the crew
Filial Support Laws It is the belief that adult children have a duty to respect obey and personally care for elderly parents and relatives In 2012 a Pennsylvania superior court upheld a lower court ruling (Health Care amp Retirement Corp of America v Pittas) allowing a nursing home to demand a lump sum of $93000 from the son of a woman
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I was really blown away by a recent report from Mutual of Omaha
regarding the costs (state by state) for in home health care nursing home care and
assisted living care Somehow this expense has spiraled out of
control and there seems to be no end in sight Here are some
needed definitions
7 ABM Notes for the crew
I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
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httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
9 ABM Notes for the crew
could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
13 ABM Notes for the crew
As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
14 ABM Notes for the crew
Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
15 ABM Notes for the crew
5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
16 ABM Notes for the crew
He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
-----------------------------
I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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ldquoThe goal here is to put an end to Wall Street brokers who benefit from back door payments or hidden fees at the expense of their clientsrdquo
mdash President Barack Obama White House Conference on Aging July 2015
ldquoLast year along hidden fees unfair risk and bad investment advice robbed Americans of as much as $17 billion Advisers should be working in our best interest Its time to close this loophole and ensure a high standard that holds anyone who gives financial advice genuinely accountable for helping everyday Americans choose the best investments for us our families and our futurerdquo
mdash AARP
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httpinsurancenewsnetcominnarticle20150717dol-fiduciary-rule-would-slam-va-sales-
credit-suisse-sayshtml
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
By John Hilton
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts
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In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important driver of earnings growthrdquo
VA sales from qualified accounts are ldquomost vulnerablerdquo the note said ldquoWe believe the value proposition will be a harder argument to make under the new standardsrdquo
The DOL proposed the rule as a way to impose a fiduciary standard on advisors to prevent what it called conflicts of interest and ensure that advice is in the consumers best interest Public comments on the revised fiduciary rule are due by Tuesday The DOL plans a three-day public hearing on the fiduciary rule Aug 10-12
Although considered a security VAs have remained exempt for fiduciary standards via
the 84-24 rule The new DOL rules would revoke that exemption
84-24 is the Conflicts of Interest Rule httpwwwdolgovebsaregsconflictsofinteresthtml
Fixed-income annuities will retain the 84-24 exemption but fixed index annuity (FIAs) sales will need to meet stepped-up ldquoimpartial conduct standardsrdquo
State Department of Insurance
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The Medicare misconception Too many people think Medicare
will pick up the cost of long term care Medicare is not long term care
insurance
Medicare will only pay for the first 100 days of nursing home care and
only if 1) you are getting skilled care and 2) you go into the nursing home
right after a hospital stay of at least 3 days Medicare also covers limited
home visits for skilled care and some hospice services for the terminally ill
Thatrsquos all
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Filial Support Laws It is the belief that adult children have a duty to respect obey and personally care for elderly parents and relatives In 2012 a Pennsylvania superior court upheld a lower court ruling (Health Care amp Retirement Corp of America v Pittas) allowing a nursing home to demand a lump sum of $93000 from the son of a woman
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I was really blown away by a recent report from Mutual of Omaha
regarding the costs (state by state) for in home health care nursing home care and
assisted living care Somehow this expense has spiraled out of
control and there seems to be no end in sight Here are some
needed definitions
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I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
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httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
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could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
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QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
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Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
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Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
5 ABM Notes for the crew
In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important driver of earnings growthrdquo
VA sales from qualified accounts are ldquomost vulnerablerdquo the note said ldquoWe believe the value proposition will be a harder argument to make under the new standardsrdquo
The DOL proposed the rule as a way to impose a fiduciary standard on advisors to prevent what it called conflicts of interest and ensure that advice is in the consumers best interest Public comments on the revised fiduciary rule are due by Tuesday The DOL plans a three-day public hearing on the fiduciary rule Aug 10-12
Although considered a security VAs have remained exempt for fiduciary standards via
the 84-24 rule The new DOL rules would revoke that exemption
84-24 is the Conflicts of Interest Rule httpwwwdolgovebsaregsconflictsofinteresthtml
Fixed-income annuities will retain the 84-24 exemption but fixed index annuity (FIAs) sales will need to meet stepped-up ldquoimpartial conduct standardsrdquo
State Department of Insurance
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The Medicare misconception Too many people think Medicare
will pick up the cost of long term care Medicare is not long term care
insurance
Medicare will only pay for the first 100 days of nursing home care and
only if 1) you are getting skilled care and 2) you go into the nursing home
right after a hospital stay of at least 3 days Medicare also covers limited
home visits for skilled care and some hospice services for the terminally ill
Thatrsquos all
6 ABM Notes for the crew
Filial Support Laws It is the belief that adult children have a duty to respect obey and personally care for elderly parents and relatives In 2012 a Pennsylvania superior court upheld a lower court ruling (Health Care amp Retirement Corp of America v Pittas) allowing a nursing home to demand a lump sum of $93000 from the son of a woman
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I was really blown away by a recent report from Mutual of Omaha
regarding the costs (state by state) for in home health care nursing home care and
assisted living care Somehow this expense has spiraled out of
control and there seems to be no end in sight Here are some
needed definitions
7 ABM Notes for the crew
I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
8 ABM Notes for the crew
httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
9 ABM Notes for the crew
could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
10 ABM Notes for the crew
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
11 ABM Notes for the crew
Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
12 ABM Notes for the crew
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
13 ABM Notes for the crew
As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
14 ABM Notes for the crew
Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
15 ABM Notes for the crew
5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
16 ABM Notes for the crew
He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
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skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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Filial Support Laws It is the belief that adult children have a duty to respect obey and personally care for elderly parents and relatives In 2012 a Pennsylvania superior court upheld a lower court ruling (Health Care amp Retirement Corp of America v Pittas) allowing a nursing home to demand a lump sum of $93000 from the son of a woman
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I was really blown away by a recent report from Mutual of Omaha
regarding the costs (state by state) for in home health care nursing home care and
assisted living care Somehow this expense has spiraled out of
control and there seems to be no end in sight Here are some
needed definitions
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I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
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httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
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could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
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QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
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Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
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Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
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Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
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A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
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The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
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Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
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(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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I am a native Idahoan and chose them to look at this expense
The link below will show you state by state
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httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
9 ABM Notes for the crew
could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
14 ABM Notes for the crew
Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
15 ABM Notes for the crew
5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
16 ABM Notes for the crew
He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
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Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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httpwwwmutualofomahacomyourchoicedocuments24109_ltccostofcarebookpdf
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httpannuityedorgincome-annuity-tool
Longevity Tool
I found this tool on SAFE it allows you to show your client the estimated life expectancy based on their current age It has a very good video This
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could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
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policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
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QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
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Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
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Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
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Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
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A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
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The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
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Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
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Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
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Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
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Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
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What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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could be used for someone who doesnrsquot own an annuity but thinks draw down from existing portfolio will get them through retirement This paints a picture of how living too long might become an issue and why an annuity might be a good option using lifetime guarantees
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
10 ABM Notes for the crew
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3 agents last week Donrsquot you need help
We can help
Need help on case prep Have questions about mutual funds stocks
bonds Need help fact finding We can help you put you case together
11 ABM Notes for the crew
Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
13 ABM Notes for the crew
As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
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Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
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Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
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What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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Sometime just a little adjustment is all you need sometimes just knowing
where to find specific information is all you need We can help
Call or email me 360 701-6209helliphellipbbroichmsncom
Sales and Marketing
From Kevin Yes lead flow is increasing - yesterday was our best day in a month (20+ scrub leads) and this trend should continue and great news is that we are able to target your advisors now Our new Google engine is now on and were going to expand that as each day passes
Here is contact info httpwwwfinauctioncomcontact_usphp
How long does it take your prospect to make up their mind New study out
httpwwwproducerswebcomfilesbc6c6cb7210942f08180effe35c30cd04d6pdf
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
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QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
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Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
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A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
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Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
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What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
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29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
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Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
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31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
12 ABM Notes for the crew
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Part onehellipnext week part twohellipBB
Improvements Coming to Powering Your Retire Village
Site To Solid Relationships and Lead Generation
Recently I attended a marketing seminar centered on using the internet for
relationship building and for lead generation I have listed below solid
points to share with you I learned more and we are helping improve RV to
make it even better for you
13 ABM Notes for the crew
As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
14 ABM Notes for the crew
Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
15 ABM Notes for the crew
5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
16 ABM Notes for the crew
He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
-----------------------------
I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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As RV grows and expands lead generation via adwords focused on your
local area will be added and that will allow you to manage your own lead
generation based on budgets and needs
Last month we moved RV to a different server which means to you less
glitches and a faster outgo of drips I am sure you have noticed it this past
couple of weeks
The dynamic focus of RV is towards video we have 7 new videos in queue
and many more to come Future plans include very ldquotargetrdquo specific
videos As an example suppose you wanted to work in a specific area such
as cattle ranchers (as an example) we will be able to produce that video for
your use and for your specific lead generation
All our videos are shot in HD which means you will be associated with
quality Plus our videos are mobile friendly which allows for easier viewing
and more depth of message
1 Have a clear contact number everywhere
Those who visit your site want to know that you are a legitimate
business Making you phone accessible is essential even if the
prospect doesnrsquot call you it is the fact that they CAN There is
something about the ability to talk to a real person that gives
confidence Improvement RV will be adding more phone contacts
and establishing your personal telephone in larger format and closer
to the top of your RV site Local marketing experts know that your
customers want things to be simple and easy Make it easy for
customers to call you if they wish It is not the fact they will it is the
fact they can
1 Make lead generation easy by posting contact forms on every page Offers will be wider spread RV offers ldquoHighest Annuity Ratesrdquo at the bottom of the site
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
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QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
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Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
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Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
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Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
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Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
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Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
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What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
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Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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Improvement the form will be added in addition to the current offering If you are a user of our Safe Money Book it can also be added to your RV page as an incentive to interact We will make it as simple as possible for the prospect to do business with you and give users every reason to contact you and no reason to put it off If they put off initial contact for five minutes they might put it off for the next five years
2 Increase credibility with testimonials and photos
Nothing is better than testimonials Ask Joe for tips on how to corral them and add them and photos to your RV site Ask for referrals and testimonials in your follow-up service calls Calling to follow up and find out how your product is working for them or how their needs have changed is an ideal time to ask for referrals Offer a ldquothank yourdquo such as a nice card and gift Getting testimonials is EASY do it
3 We will make your (rates and the Safe Money Book) by
offering it with broader appeal Every page
When you are offering your copy of Safe Money we will use power
phrases to focus their interest Strong calls to action with power
words
4 Videos Rule We speak to the end user with video content
Think of this as the future video content to connect with end users
Instead of giving a bland company overview we post Web content
that emulates a sales pitch in real life Our target marketed videos
allow you focus video content that can add to your credibility and
help generate quality leads Use these specific videos for your off week
drip
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5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
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QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
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Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
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Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
15 ABM Notes for the crew
5 Use trust seals that matter
Trust seals will add credibility to you and your website Great trust
videos include Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB will allow you
to use their logo on your site after the investigation process (easy) BBB
is well worth the trouble and expense If you are a member of Life
Underwriters (you should be) it is a very credible trust badge DO NOT
use fake trust badges nor ever use a trust badge you have no legal right
to Use them thoughtfully and with a purpose
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Feel free to use this would make a good handout or an off week driphellipBB
10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation
Annuities arenrsquot for everyone you have seen me write about that often But when you are putting together your ldquobedrockrdquo foundation for your retirement plan they can be essential to that planning Think of layering this about safety and security as your foundation
The very bottom you your foundation is Social Security fully guaranteed income paid monthly Next would come your pension (if you earned one) another layer of guaranteed income On top of that should be your annuity income payable for life and available for use by your spouse should you die prematurely
Annuities seem to draw lots of controversy both good and bad Even President Obama suggested an annuity should be considered for your retirement planning and he isnrsquot the first one to say that Many years ago Benjamin Franklin offered the same sort of advice ldquoan annuity for living in your elder years is a wise choicerdquo
16 ABM Notes for the crew
He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
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He thought so because he bought two of them one naming the city of Philadelphia as beneficiary which continued to receive benefits from Benrsquos annuity until 1977 Here are 10 solid reasons to consider an annuity as part of your retirement foundation
1 Outsource When you buy an annuity you are outsourcing the responsibility of
financial management The insurance company (for the benefit of getting to hold your money) promises to live up to their contractually guaranteed benefits If they guarantee a specific interest rate they will pay it If they guarantee income for a specific period of time they will pay it They assume the entire responsibility of management of your funds in return for allowing them to hold your money Insurance companies are professionally managed and highly regulated let them hold your money and enjoy the benefits the annuity provides
2 Two types of annuitieshellip Be Aware Ever buy an apple Think about
your choices at the market for apples Delicious Goldens Jonathans etc and the list goes on Fortunately with annuities you only have two choices those sold by insurance companies and those sold buy security licensed professionals The annuity sold by security professionals is called a variable annuity and their sale I regulated by the securities industry A variable annuity is actually a security wrapped in an annuity holder Your funds are invested in mutual fund type account (separate accounts) your funds can grow and they can shrink based on fund performance Variable annuities have a myriad of fees fees for asset management fees for the annuity wrapper and fees for additional riders attached to the annuity The second type of annuity is those sold via insurance professionals This type of annuity has no fees and will pay a set rate of return Fixed annuities are not regulated by the security industry but by your state of residence Department of Insurance Be careful which type of annuity you choose and always ask about fees If the broker says the annuity has fees it is likely a variable annuity ask the broker how the benefit you are being charged for can help your retirement plan
A good source for more information regarding variable annuities can be found at this link httpwwwfinraorginvestorsannuities
3 Probate avoidance According to AARP the cost of probate can be greater
than the cost of an average car Many assets naturally avoid probate and an annuity is one as long as you declare a named beneficiary It is a simple process the owner of the annuity designates who will receive the proceeds (or remaining value) of the annuity if the annuitant should die Probate can be both costly in time delay as well as financially expensive Probate costs can be high consider executor fees attorney fees court fees they all add up If you name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your annuity the funds (in most situations) are available in about 10 days and they are paid free of fees and expenses How about Natalie Wood the beautiful film star who died so tragically at
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age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
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differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
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account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
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This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
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Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
17 ABM Notes for the crew
age 44 After she died it took 18 years for her estate to pass through probate and probate is public information Anyone could have requested to look at her probate estate and would have been granted permission
NOLO has more information about probate fees and expenses here is the link httpwwwnolocomlegal-encyclopediawhy-avoid-probate-29861html
4 Tax deferral and triple compounding Our old friend Albert Einstein
once said the most powerful formula on earth is the Theory of Compound Interest He is also quoted as saying ldquoCompound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the Worldrdquo Those are powerful quotes from a very smart man but what does that actually mean Letrsquos begin with compound interest and itrsquos definition Compound interest is interest added to a principal on deposit interest paid on the original deposit plus interest on the accrued interest Now add tax deferral if earned interest is not taxed but instead sent ahead to some future date then the interest earned would be paid on the entire earnings interest on deposit interest on the accrued interest and interest on the taxes not paid but deferred That is the actual Eighth Wonder of the World
5 Estate Planning Increasingly annuities are used for advanced (and simple)
estate planning They can provide income in a trust for a specific need such as the funding of a life insurance policy and they can be used as income for an heir outside of a trust They can be used as ldquolongevity toolrdquo to make sure heirs have income later in life They can be used as a foundational asset in a trust to help offset a spendthrift issue by adding stability Annuities are tax deferred and they can allow the beneficiary to continue with the tax deferral on inheritance of the annuity for a fixed time period which can allow for better tax management Annuities can make great charitable gifts to insure income for a specific gift that requires long term funding such as a homeless shelter Occasionally and only under direction of an attorney annuities can be used to help offset Nursing Home Expenses
Here is a link for more information about nursing home expenses and options wwwelderlawanswerscom
6 Safety Annuities issued by insurance companies are safe In this world nothing
is for sure and the word guaranteed is used as often and anything But annuities are safe and they arehellipguaranteed Annuities issued by insurance companies are some of the most highly regulated products in the financial world Not only does each state department of insurance have authority over any insurance company operating in the state but they also have the right to examine the books at any time Annuity companies are also required to keep in reserves enough money cover 100 of the outstanding contractual promises In other words should the annuity company decide to quit there is more than enough money cover all promises Not only are annuities covered by state regulators they are also guaranteed They are guaranteed by a little know agency called the State Guarantee Fund Each state has a limit of what they will guarantee and it does
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
18 ABM Notes for the crew
differ form $100000 per person to $500000 in some states Your insurance agent for some unknown bureaucratic reason is not allowed to share with you this guarantee until AFTER you buy the annuity
Want more information about your state and the guarantees backing up the regulators backing up the insurance company backing up your annuity Here is the link httpswwwnolhgacompolicyholderinfomaincfm
7 Social Security Taxation Relief As spoken about above annuities are
allowed to tax defer interest earned until a later date chosen by the annuitant Because of how our taxation system works in reference to earned income in calculation of social security benefits annuities can help reduce taxation on social security Yes that is true taxation on social security does have limits Taxation on socials security depends on your overall income income from pensions and investments count towards the calculation
According to AARP Social Security Resources If you and your spouse file a joint return with a combined income below $32000 your benefits are not taxable For income between $32000 and $44000 up to 50 percent of benefits may be taxable and up to 85 percent if combined income is more than $44000Feb 10 2014 Here is the AARP link httpwwwaarporgworksocial-securityinfo-2014social-security-benefit-taxeshtml
Here is how an annuity can assist in reducing taxation on social security If a person has deposits in a bank account the interest earned is included as ordinary income Letrsquos assume a deposit in a bank CD is earning 3 that would become $3000 in taxable income whether the person uses the funds or not if they simply accumulate then the income and the deposit account are passive-funds available for future use BUT if the same deposit is in an annuity and the earned interest is deferred the earned interest is
not included in the calculation for annual ordinary income (When considering taxation issues
always consult your tax professional for information regarding your specific situation)
8 1035 Exchange Consider the situation where you have purchased a US
Treasury as long as you own that asset you are locked into it You are not allowed to make any changes to it without selling it There are no rules in place to take advantage of future circumstances The same goes for other investments such as bonds and stocks That rules does not include annuities The IRA allows for you to keep your tax deferral intact and move from company to company annuity contract to annuity contract all without exposure to taxation form your tax deferred earnings This provides the annuitant control over increasing future benefits and increasing future interest options The 1035 Exchange provides you with a perfect tool to manage your annuity retirement
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
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----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
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Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
19 ABM Notes for the crew
account Even though the IRS allows the use of this exchange rules still need to be followed Here is the IRS link for more info httpwwwirsgovpubirs-dropn-03-51pdf
9 No Sales or Acquisition Expense Annuities which are sold through
insurance professionals do not charge the annuity buyer any acquisition fee or sales charges The cost of acquiring new annuity owners is built into the annuity itself whatever interest you are guaranteed is exactly what you will earn
10 Income For most of us the best benefit offered in an annuity is income
Immediate income annuities offer an immediate income stream for almost any possible time period even lifetime The income is guaranteed by the insurance company and can be paid monthly via direct deposit to your bank account The guaranteed income payment cannot be affected by market volatility helping shield your retirement income from market risk In addition most annuity products offer an income rider the rider allows you to know in advance exactly how much income you will have available at almost any future time period You can also include your spouse in any income plans plus income can be guaranteed for life In the event the annuitant (s) lives beyond their life expectance the insurance company will continue the annuity benefits If the opposite happens and a premature death occurs any unused benefit will be inherited by the named beneficiary A solid resource is the Securities and Exchange Commission here is a link to their annuity page httpwwwsecgovanswersannuityhtm
Annuities are terrific products when used to accomplish desired benefits Remember
an annuity is a longer term commitment make sure the benefits they provide match
up with your desired goals Always seek licensed experienced professionals to help you
understand the investment side of annuities as well as any possible tax situation
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Us this pre-approach letter to increase the possibility of cross selling your clients It will also make a good off week drip for your Retire Village databasehellipBB Welcome an Audit Have you ever considered the benefit of an audit Not an IRS audit but a life insurance audit As our life evolves and changes so may our need for life insurance Possibly the
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
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I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
20 ABM Notes for the crew
policy was purchased to cover a mortgage obligation and now that is not the situation We change and we evolve Itrsquos difficult for most people to know if you have the right type of life insurance Itrsquos hard to know if you have enough protection or too little And maybe an audit will show that your needs for life insurance are no longer needed The whole topic of life insurance came be intimidating and bewildering Just the names of the different types of policies can be more than one can understand Plus different policies are used for different goals cash value term how do you even know As life changes polices also change as well does the cost of insurance it keeps going down A recent study by life insurance advocacy group LIMRA discovered that most Americans thought a 20-year $250000 level term life policy for a healthy 30-year-old costs about $400 a year In reality annual premiums for such a policy typically run about $150 LIMRA also discovered that nearly 83 of consumers forego buying life insurance simply because they find it too confusing An audit might show you have been paying too much for your life insurance and a simple adjustment could lower your insurance costs This is why it is important for you to sit down annually with an insurance professional to review how your policy works and how it will help you to protect your family and to see if it continues to match up with your goals Reviewing your life insurance policies is one way to make sure you have the coverage that is right for you and your family now today Please feel free to contact me for a time to visit this easy to conduct audit Cordially Bill Broich PS During a recent audit with a long time client we discovered we could suspend further premiums and at the same time continue the full coverage
-----------------------------
I had this up last week but have an updatehellipBB
Our new video 401k fees and expenses is now available
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
21 ABM Notes for the crew
This is an excellent video to show how fees and expenses can affect the long term performance of a 401(k)
Have a look
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=UsDINYKinYo
This video is available for any crew member (need RV site) to use for video marketing It would not have our number on it instead would be yours Replies would flow directly back to you
Now we CAN CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT FOR YOU NAME logo ETChellip
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
--------------------------------------------
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
22 ABM Notes for the crew
----------------------------------------------- Feel free to email me questions to put on Open MIChellipbbroichmsncom
Questions this week regarding beneficiates income riderses and leads BTWhellipThanks for the questions they help all of us
Q When your client turns on a LIBR income stream (income rider) how is this taxed
A We have had this question before It works like this Our
example is this $100000 deposited into a FIA gains $100000 to a accumulated value of $200000 The income rider side account could be more or less It is used to establish income rates The income available via the income rider is in our example $2500 a month The first $100000 (the gain) is fully taxable the second $100000 paid out is nontaxable (deposit basis) Income after that point (income beyond account value is fully taxable
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
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Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
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40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
23 ABM Notes for the crew
QIf my client uses the 10 free withdrawal on his annuity is it taxable
A I was surprised at this question it would seem to me that anyone
selling annuities would know this Any funds removed from an annuity
(except those issued prior to 1982) is always earned interest first If the
annuity had more than 10 of the account value as accumulated interest it
is always the first to be removed so yes that would make it all taxable Any
of the original deposit withdrawn which would be included in the 10 free
withdrawal would not have tax liability
Agent Share
Crew Send me your shares and we will put them on Open MIC
notes that way we help each other in our Agent Community
Share from Dave Albin
From California Department of Insurance [mailtocdipressinsurancecagov] Sent Friday July 17 2015 1240 PM
Subject New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
NEWS RELEASE
New law increases financial protections for seniors investing in annuities
SACRAMENTO Calif - New consumer protections were ushered in yesterday when Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 426 (Leyva) into law
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
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Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
24 ABM Notes for the crew
Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones the new law protects seniors and their beneficiaries from financial losses incurred when insurers apply surrender penalties to annuities paid as a death benefit
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Big Truck Partners
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
--------------------------------------------
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
25 ABM Notes for the crew
Anthony and family are on vacation in Alaska back
August 7
--------------------------------------------
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
We are pleased to announce some positive changes coming to our annuity
product portfolio
Effective on the 8815 buy date we will be increasing the bonus on Safe Income Plus from
6 to 7
In addition on the 8815 buy date we will be offering a 50 bps agent commission special
on Safe Income Plus and Retirement Pro
o Safe Income Plus will become 775 street (up to age 75)
o Retirement Pro will be 8 street (up to age 75)
Any policies issued with the 88 buy date or later will get both the commission special and
increased bonus on Safe Income Plus
Stay tuned for more formal announcements as well as some cap increases for
August
Just let us know if you have any questions
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
26 ABM Notes for the crew
Regards
Ryan Snyder
National Accounts Manager ndash Annuity
Fidelity amp Guaranty Life
O 410-895-0027 M 443-280-5527
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore Maryland 21202
------------------------
Product Information
Dave Townsend
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
27 ABM Notes for the crew
A simple way to educate your clients what LTC services cost in your state how to conduct a client review and more in this newsletter Phone 253-381-2328
View in Browser
Week of July 20 2015
Marketing Concepts
A Simple Way to Educate Your Clients
As a financial professional you understand the importance of permanent life insurance but how do you share that with your clients This video offers an easy way to share the benefits of permanent life insurance
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PERMANENT LIFE
Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples after Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v Hodges the name assigned to a series of consolidated cases on same-sex marriage rights The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the petitioners holding that same-sex married couples are entitled to equal protection under the laws and that their marriages must be recognized nationwide
STAY UP TO DATE
What do LTC Services Cost in Your State
See top of Open MIC notes
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
28 ABM Notes for the crew
The cost of LTC services differs greatly depending on where you live For example the national average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $233 per day Yet costs range from $151 per day in Texas to $474 per day in Alaska So you can see why itrsquos important to know the actual cost of care in your state Yoursquoll find that valuable information in Mutual of Omaharsquos 2015 Cost-of-Care Study
HELP MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Watch and Learn How To Conduct a Client Review
Watch this video now and quickly learn a powerful way to help build your skills gain insightful tips and put a life insurance client review practice in place today
PUT INTO PRACTICE TODAY
Product Updates
Ladder Coverage with Term Riders
Laddering life insurance coverage allows clients to purchase the right amount of protection when they need it most The Term Rider is an additional insurance rider that provides temporary coverage for a shorter time period than the level term period of the base policy Using the Term Rider is a cost effective way to protect clients from being over- or underinsured as their financial responsibilities change over time
COST EFFECTIVE
Why Your Clients Need to Meet Paul
Clients are 2x as likely to surrender or exchange their life insurance policies than have the death benefit paid out Thats why you need a product that offers the high early cash value they need The new MetLife Premier Accumulator Universal Life (PAUL) provides high early cash value2 and 1 of typical universal life surrender charges that can give clients faster access to their money than traditional life insurance products
FASTER ACCESS TO MONEY
For Producer and Advisor Use Only Not for Client Use
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
29 ABM Notes for the crew
Every week we send you an update with any recent important carrier changes to help you prepare for your week ahead so youll know exactly which carriers to be mindful of Only those carriers that have changes are listed Any interest rate adjustments product changes and even new state product approvals are included with links to receive complete details
AMERICAN EQUITY American Equity is making changes in the weeks ahead Apps need to be in the home office by July 29th to get the current income rider payout percentages The joint payout percentages will be going up but the male and female payouts will be going down
Click here for LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
30 ABM Notes for the crew
Click for Choice Series LIBR Sales Brochure and Disclosure
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
31 ABM Notes for the crew
The Short List
Executive Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
A competitive nationwide search is underway to fill a new role ndash Executive Director of
SAFE The Society for Annuity Facts and Education This is a virtual position ndash the
candidate can be located anywhere in the United States and is initially expected to work
out of their home office The job description appears below [hellip] The post Executive
Director ndash The Society for Annuity Facts and Education
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507executive-director-the-society-for-annuity-
facts-and-education) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
California Gov Jerry Brown has signed a bill prohibiting insurers from
charging surrender penalties on life annuities paid as a death benefit The
new law also requires the death benefit for fixed deferred annuities be at least equal to
either the annuity amount or the accumulation value for those annuities issued to
consumers 65 years [hellip] The post California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Surrender
Penalties on Fixed Deferred Life Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-
surrender-penalties-on-fixed-deferred-life-annuities) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
The comment period closes today (Monday) on a regulation proposed by the
Department of Labor that if imposed in its present form would have a sweeping impact
on insurers agents and advisors The DOL expects thousands of comment letters and
insurers and agents as well as industry lawyers and trade groups have been working on
[hellip] The post Credit Suisse cites impact of fiduciary rule on insurers
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507credit-suisse-cites-impact-of-fiduciary-rule-on-
insurers) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
Numbers fascinate me Patterns and coincidence puzzle me The other day I was in a
meeting sitting across from one of those leg-crossing men Click here to readhellip The post
The dangerous lie Dave Ramsey tells about cash value life insurance
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
32 ABM Notes for the crew
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-dangerous-lie-dave-ramsey-tells-about-
cash-value-life-insurance) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The Future of the Insurance Industry Is a Present Concern
Three trusted organizations have come together to empower the next generation of
insurance professionals with opportunities and learning resources The National
Alliance- dedicated to the mission of bringing new people to the industry- has joined
with Assurex Global to become the inaugural Sustaining Partners of Gamma Iota Sigma
According to William J Hold CRM CISR [hellip] The post The Future of the Insurance
Industry Is a Present Concern (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-future-of-the-
insurance-industry-is-a-present-concern-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
Life amp Annuity Masters (LAAM) a national insurance marketing organization has
launched the organization Women Empowering Financial Independence (WEFI) WEFI
a nationwide woman-owned and operated organization based in Simi Valley California
is dedicated exclusively to helping women succeed in the insurance and financial
services industry Reinventing the way the insurance and financial services industry
does [hellip] The post New Womenrsquos Financial Services Organization Announced
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507new-womens-financial-services-organization-
announced) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Emulating Their Elders Can Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
The key to success for young adults struggling to build wealth in the aftermath of the
biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression may come down to a familiar bit
of advice Mind your elders Click here to readhellip The post Emulating Their Elders Can
Help Young Adults Get Rich Fed Says
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507emulating-their-elders-can-help-young-adults-
get-rich-fed-says) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
33 ABM Notes for the crew
Yes many financial advisors are retiring and itrsquos not clear whether they can be replaced
in big enough numbers to sustain the industry over the long term Yes the regulatory
burdens on advisors are greater than they ever have been before and appear likely to
thicken Yes registered investment advisors (RIAs) are bound to face [hellip] The post
Robust Growth Predicted In The RIA Channel
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507robust-growth-predicted-in-the-ria-channel)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says
The Department of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule will disproportionately harm
financial firms that deal significantly in variable annuities according to Credit Suisse
analysts In a July 12 research note Credit Suisse singles out Lincoln National
Prudential Financial and Aegon as three firms for which VAs have been ldquoan important
driver of earnings growthrdquo VA sales [hellip] The post DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Slam
Variable Annuities Credit Suisse Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-
fiduciary-rule-would-slam-variable-annuities-credit-suisse-says) appeared first on
Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Best and Worst States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
New research the LPL Research Retirement Index from LPL Financial ranked US
states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for the challenges
ahead in retirement According to David Reich Executive Vice President Head of
Retirement Partners at LPL this new index is important because most other retirement
indexes examine how people are doing in retirement as [hellip] The post Best and Worst
States To Live In When Preparing For Retirement
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507best-and-worst-states-to-live-in-when-
preparing-for-retirement) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
What if American citizensrsquo pessimistic concerns about Social Security and its viability for
the future turned out to be accurate What if tomorrow Congress got together and came
to a fateful compromise Rather than trying to increase taxes or allow private
investment accounts with the currently collected FICA taxes they dissolved the
program Click here [hellip] The post What If Social Security Disappeared Tomorrow
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-if-social-security-disappeared-tomorrow)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
34 ABM Notes for the crew
Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About Protecting Seniors
Recent fines against LPL Financial levied by Massachusetts financial regulators indicate
that some states are serious about enforcing regulations designed to protect seniors a
group often targeted by brokers and financial advisors In the latest example LPL
agreed to pay a $250000 fine to settle charges for ldquofailure to establish and enforce
review proceduresrdquo related [hellip] The post Recent Fines Show Regulators Serious About
Protecting Seniors (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507recent-fines-show-
regulators-serious-about-protecting-seniors) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Voya Financial Files Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal
Voya Financial Inc (NYSE VOYA) announced today that it has filed comments in
connection with the Department of Labor (DOL) proposal to expand the definition of
ldquofiduciaryrdquo under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) This proposal
impacts the institutions and individuals across America that sponsor and save in
workplace retirement plans (401(k) 457 and [hellip] The post Voya Financial Files
Comments on DOL Fiduciary Proposal (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507voya-
financial-files-comments-on-dol-fiduciary-proposal) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection Obama Says
Too often Americans planning for retirement receive conflicted advice from brokers and
advisors who put their interests ahead of their clients critics charge One of the most
prominent critics President Obama renewed his call for stronger rules to protect
investors saving for retirement from conflicts of interest announcing a new push to
expand access to [hellip] The post Fiduciary Rule Will Be a Vital Consumer Protection
Obama Says (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fiduciary-rule-will-be-a-vital-
consumer-protection-obama-says) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
10 things advisers should never say to female clients
When it comes to working with female clients many male financial advisers need a little
help to get it right How else can you explain the fact that an estimated 70 of widows
fire their male financial advisers after their husbands die and take their assets to a
female adviser Herersquos my list of real-life [hellip] The post 10 things advisers should never
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
35 ABM Notes for the crew
say to female clients (httpwwwlooktowinkcom20150710-things-advisers-should-
never-say-to-female-clients) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Highland Capital Brokerage to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB Southeast
Highland Capital Brokerage Inc (HCB) a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial
Services (NYSE MKT LTS) announced today that it will acquire Select Brokerage
Services Inc an affiliate of National Brokerage in Tampa Florida Lance Barton
formerly of Select Brokerage Services Inc has been named as the new managing
principal for HCBrsquos regional office located in [hellip] The post Highland Capital Brokerage
to Acquire Select Brokerage Services Inc Announces New Managing Principal for HCB
Southeast (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507highland-capital-brokerage-to-
acquire-select-brokerage-services-inc-announces-new-managing-principal-for-hcb-
southeast) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
US application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up +20 in
June year-over-year all ages combined according to the MIB Life Index The Index has
shown growth in ten of the last eleven months trailing marking +26 growth in the
second quarter over Q2 2014 Year-to-date (YTD) life insurance application activity was
up +21 [hellip] The post US Life Insurance Activity Up 2 In June
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507u-s-life-insurance-activity-up-2-in-june)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting from greater [hellip] The post 403(b) design
diversifies but still heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-
design-diversifies-but-still-heavy-on-annuities-2) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Greater Transparency Needed From Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
36 ABM Notes for the crew
Congress should impose better transparency on the Federal Reserve especially as it
takes on a larger role in the regulation of insurance companies that if unchecked could
supplant the current system of state-based insurance regulators experts testified at a
hearing of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee
ldquoThe Fed is empowered to examine [hellip] The post Greater Transparency Needed From
Fed on Insurance Regulation Experts Say
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507greater-transparency-needed-from-fed-on-
insurance-regulation-experts-say) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
9 more tech tools to increase productivity
If you havenrsquot mastered the art of getting things done itrsquos no wonder you arenrsquot more
successful Being productive is one of the biggest struggles we face Itrsquos all too easy to let
the most important things go undone Click here to readhellip The post 9 more tech tools to
increase productivity (httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015079-more-tech-tools-to-
increase-productivity) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
Annuities offer unique protection against the risk of living longer than your life
expectancy with terms that allow you to get dependable income throughout your
lifetime Yet annuities can be confusing and they come with risks that buyers donrsquot
always fully understand To make sure you know what yoursquore getting into with an
annuity contract [hellip] The post 3 Hidden Risks of Buying an Annuity
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom2015073-hidden-risks-of-buying-an-annuity)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance in a field assistance bulletin to clarify
existing safe harbor rules for immediate and deferred annuities in defined contribution
plans The new guidance comes as the DOL is in the process of considering amendments
to safe harbor regulations issued in 2008 Those safe harbor standards said a [hellip] The
post DOL clarifies annuities in 401(k)s kind of
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507dol-clarifies-annuities-in-401ks-kind-of)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
403(b) design diversifies but still heavy on annuities
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
37 ABM Notes for the crew
Assets in 403(b) plans the tax-deferred defined-contribution option for non-profit and
educational institutions are fast approaching the $1 trillion mark new data from the
Investment Company Institute shows Thatrsquos compared to the $47 trillion held in
401(k) plans While the ICIrsquos new data on the non-profit workplace savings option
shows 403(b) plan design is benefiting [hellip] The post 403(b) design diversifies but still
heavy on annuities (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507403b-design-diversifies-but-
still-heavy-on-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is not sure how the Department
of Laborrsquos proposed fiduciary rule would affect insurance markets but NAIC officials
said they are talking with the Obama administration to find out The NAIC said in a
statement that it is engaging the DOL and the Obama administration ldquoto further discuss
and [hellip] The post NAIC to Examine DOLrsquos Proposed IRA Annuity Rules
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507naic-to-examine-dols-proposed-ira-annuity-
rules) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
More Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
For the most part the idea of establishing a municipal-level retirement savings
programs for workers in small businesses who have no access to a workplace savings
plan has been only that mdash an idea But a proposal along those lines is already under
study in New York City The city council had a hearing on [hellip] The post More
Governments Get Into The Retirement Plan Act
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507more-governments-get-into-the-retirement-
plan-act) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
RI Top Court Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
In a legal decision that breaks new ground the Rhode Island Supreme Court has found
no requirement of insurable interest when it comes to the purchase of an annuity with a
death benefit Insurable interest is required in the purchase of life insurance policies to
prevent wagering on peoplersquos lives but the court found that [hellip] The post RI Top Court
Finds Insurable Interest Not Necessary in Annuities
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507r-i-top-court-finds-insurable-interest-not-
necessary-in-annuities) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
38 ABM Notes for the crew
What advisors should know about 80 of American families
If yoursquore in your 40s or older you may remember the big flap when TV sitcom journalist
Murphy Brown played by Candice Bergen decided to have a baby without benefit of
marriage Among those who sounded off was then-Vice President Dan Quayle who
publicly chastised single mothers like the fictional Murphy for ldquoignoring the importance
[hellip] The post What advisors should know about 80 of American families
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507what-advisors-should-know-about-80-of-
american-families) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Why women need to improve their financial literacy
A December 2014 story from The New York Times concluded that the divorce rate in the
United States has fallen off Justin Wolfers a University of Michigan economist wrote
that the divorce rate peaked in 1981 at 53 divorces per 1000 people Itrsquos steadily fallen
to 34 divorces per thousand in 2012 (although that excludes data for [hellip] The post Why
women need to improve their financial literacy
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507why-women-need-to-improve-their-financial-
literacy) appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
Fraud securities law violation accusations levied against high-profile Baltimore advisor
A wide range of violations are being levied against a high-profile advisor in the
Baltimore area in a case fraught with ethics issues Maryland Attorney General Brian E
Frosh announced last month that his office is seeking to shut down the investment
advisory operations of Everest Wealth Management Inc and Everest Investment
Advisors located in [hellip] The post Fraud securities law violation accusations levied
against high-profile Baltimore advisor (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fraud-
securities-law-violation-accusations-levied-against-high-profile-baltimore-advisor)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
The case for skipping the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover
Few options may seem to exist when determining what to do with the funds a client has
accumulated in an employer-sponsored 401(k) upon changing employers mdash and the
most likely course of action is to roll those funds into an IRA While this strategy may be
advisable in some cases and can certainly serve to [hellip] The post The case for skipping
the 401(k)-to-IRA rollover (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507the-case-for-
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
39 ABM Notes for the crew
skipping-the-401k-to-ira-rollover) appeared first on Wink
(httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
FIA Buyers Keep Getting Younger
Fixed index annuity (FIA) buyers are getting increasingly younger according to an
analysis of sales data for the first quarter periods in the last four years The average age
for buyers in first quarter 2015 was 62 with the age range being 47 to 70 according to
quarterly FIA sales trends data from Wink Inc [hellip] The post FIA Buyers Keep Getting
Younger (httpwwwlooktowinkcom201507fia-buyers-keep-getting-younger)
appeared first on Wink (httpwwwlooktowinkcom)
We Recommend wwwannuitycomagenttools If you are not using this Free resource you are missing outdid I mention it is free There is a ton of info here it requires no password and it is up to date information
----------------------------------
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
40 ABM Notes for the crew
Disclaimer
David Townsend and I own Annuitycom but we have a lot of marketing
friends friends that you might be better off if you knew them Joe Rych at
Retire Village Anthony Owen at Annuity Agents Alliance Sherilyn Orr at
Infofuel Kevin and Allison at FinAuction Tom Bradley at First
Annuityhellipand many more
My opinion andor numerous sources complied by me are used in
preparing Open MIC
I obtain information from many sources print internet agent gossip and other media I always try and provide the original source or the link but my note taking habitually is lacking
Much of the content on Open MIC is written by me and is my personal opinion You should never consider that I am an authority or expert on anything Always consult professionals who are licensed to give correct advice regarding taxes and securities and other topics of great importance
I probably know more than the average agent when it comes to marketing annuities and am fully licensed as an insurance salesman I sell state approved annuity products provided by licensed insurance companies
I am also NOT an economist by license only by hobby If you decide to make decisions based on my particular view of the world you should get the information verified by licensed professionals or get your head examined
Open MIC is and was created for the entertainment of our agents family friends guests industry spies and me Be careful with the information contained in Open MIC and always get advice from licensed professionals You never know sometimes I might make something uphellipso always verify
Also the information I create myself and used in Open MIC is free I assert no copyright or literary rights Copy away
Our competitors will copy Open MIC anyway so I might just as well give it away saves so much mental anguish and sleepless nights
Although we may promote andor recommend the services offered by third party vendors agents are ultimately responsible for the use of any material or services and agree to comply with the compliance requirements of their brokerdealer or registered investment advisor (if applicable) and the insurance carriers they represent
More Legal Stuff
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis
41 ABM Notes for the crew
Be responsible we cannot know your individual situation always do your own due diligence before responding to any offer or investing any money
I cant accept responsibility for the profitability or legality of any published articles or opinions published in Open MIC Nothing in these Open MIC notes should be considered personalized advice Although I may answer your general questions I am not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation No communication by me to you should be deemed as personalized advice
And although all of the articles have been selected for their content however in the interests of balanced reporting we often publish articles we may not agree with the publishing of such articles within Open MIC notes does NOT constitute a recommendation of the products or services mentioned or advertised within those articles Boise State did play in the Fiesta Bowl and end 12-2hellipanother fabulous year
Did you know that since 2000 Boise State is 92-4 at home In the past 10 years Boise State is the winningest football team in division 1 113 wins
We make no compensation for the publishing (or hosting) of Open MIC Notesin fact it costs us for the phone call in systemoh well
Also our daughter Annie made it home safe from 6 months in South America ready to start the next chapter of her life in St Louis