Tariff-driven economic turbulence and stock market volatility could fuel further demand for annuities as a product for investors near retirement age to limit their downside exposure.
Advisors discuss how market volatility is creating demand for the guaranteed income streams provided by annuities.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today’s choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
With nearly half of respondents expecting equities to outdo other asset classes, advisors are seeing more opportunities to engage meaningfully with clients.
Unequal life expectancy, emotional decision-making, and market swings are rewriting the rules, forcing a rethink on everything from default plans to annuities.
Advisors confirm the findings of a recent Nuveen survey that showed an uptick in demand for guaranteed income in retirement.
FINRA says AAG Capital failed to maintain oversight in line with Reg BI, leading some life insurance customers to give up death benefits worth over $100,000 more than the cash surrender value.
Survey suggests financial professionals are falling behind investors' need for guaranteed income and asset protection in their golden years.
While it's a useful rule of thumb, wealth industry experts agree Social Security benefits, retirement income planning, and individual expenses should also be factored in.
Limra data show RILAs and variable annuities outperforming, while fixed-rate deferred sales lag their 2024 highs.
With membership in the "century club" expected to quadruple in three decades, joint studies from Nationwide and the TIAA Institute shed new light on people's planning blind spots.
The latest annual survey from EBRI and Greenwald Research sheds light on anxieties around living costs, volatility, and the future of federal income support in retirement.
The SEC hailed the verdict against the investment advisor, who the agency said breached his fiduciary duty to retired and pre-retiree clients.
The RIA led by Merrill Lynch veteran John Thiel is helping its advisors take part in the growing trend toward fee-based annuities.
New data show retirees reluctant to draw from savings, opting instead to spend predictable income streams like Social Security and pensions.
Study of mass affluent and high-net-worth individuals reveals concerns around retirement income, Social Security, and safeguarding wealth.
Market volatility, product complexity, and rampant misinformation all drive the case for advisors helping clients get much-needed lifetime income.
Latest figures confirm record sales in 2024, including four straight quarters exceeding $100 billion, with most of the wins going to the largest players.
Retirement industry research report shows ongoing dominance of Vanguard, with BlackRock coming out strong with its paycheck-for-life offering.
Total annuity sales reached $427 billion, with index and variable annuity product sales also accelerating for the year.
