Bruce Kelly analyzes new 'bad broker' report and concludes that the states' insurance commissioners need a better brand of bug spray.
New report shows steady financial resilience, yet inflation and income concerns linger.
LISA’s Bryan Nicholson is also seeing a rise in life settlements among older policyholders.
Rising living costs and life events are forcing more to pause retirement savings, but new research highlights how early planning, access to 401(k)s, and income strategies like annuities can help.
As health care costs rise, more wealth managers are speaking with clients about long term care options. Here's what they are saying.
The partnership helps more advisors address Peak 65 clients' concerns with a new retirement income offering on LPL's managed accounts platform.
Delayed marriages, parenthood leave under 40s unconvinced of insurance relevance.
Latest annual research sheds light on demographic disparities, as well as the rising role of guaranteed income and alternative investments in workplace retirement plans.
Product innovation, a constructive economic backdrop, and greater awareness around guaranteed retirement income are driving annuities to potentially exceed $400 billion in sales by year-end.
Americans with life insurance coverage are far more likely to feel assured of their loved ones' future, though myths and misconceptions still hold many back from getting coverage.
Market risk index shows hidden perils in seeking safety, and potential benefits from non-traditional investment vehicles.
A federal court's decision puts fractional life insurance policies under SEC scrutiny, forcing wealth advisors to revisit compliance and sales strategies for alternative investments.
Industry group IRI hails regulator's reversal as a win for financial professionals, plan sponsors, and retirement savers.
The latest preliminary data show $117 billion in second-quarter sales, but hints of a slowdown are emerging.
Research highlights the dominant role of workplace retirement plans and breaks down the major factors dictating workers' IRA rollover decisions.
Many people have already continued working past their planned retirement date
The insurance and annuity giants' latest updates for financial professionals underscore the growing importance of third-party distributors.
Concerns about outliving savings and healthcare costs are reshaping how "Peak 65" Americans and advisors approach income planning.
Invictus fund managers allegedly kept $10 million in plan assets after removal, setting off a legal fight that raises red flags for wealth firms.
David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, explains how the RIA boom and product innovation has fueled a slow-burn growth story in annuities.
