Company plans to roll out its first fixed indexed annuity but must prep bulk of 82,000 reps first; 'large universe of salespeople'
$8.6B in 3Q is another record breaker for variable annuities; insurer's already pared back GMIB Max twice
More info, less paperwork would be helpful; 'actionable ideas' highly prized
Investment products must generate income streams; advisers still on the fence about annuities, however
Once-demonized carrier slowly restoring its brand; 'even Charlie Sheen got another shot'
Eager to boost their ranks, wirehouses are turning to an unexpected source: indie B-Ds. What's more, the big shops are dangling some compelling incentives to convince the reps to jump. <b>INTV:</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/section/multimedia?playerType=INTV&bctid=1151711017001><i>The incredible shrinking wirehouse</i></a>
Jackson National takes top spot; Pru at No. 2
Increased market volatility is driving more financial advisers toward alternative investments and a more active approach to investing, a new survey from Jefferson National Life Insurance Co. has found
Financial advisers, normally an optimistic lot, are growing increasingly gloomy about the economy
Advisers, beware: The dramatic run-up in the price of gold, coupled with increased fear of more economic and market downturns, makes clients especially susceptible to gold-related investment scams
Yesterday, Pimco managing director and co-CIO <a href=http://twitter.com/#!/PIMCO>tweeted</a> that a recession is "likely as markets recognize impotency of policymakers."
A 76-year-old insurance agent is facing nearly a century of prison time after pleading guilty to securities fraud stemming from the sale of unregistered securities and fake investments.
MSRB to issue more guidance on college savings vehicles by year-end; could be complicated for distributors
The modestly sized jobs plan President Barack Obama proposed last Thursday, if passed by Congress, might be good news for many financial planning and investment advisory firms, but it seems unlikely to do much for most of their clients
The catastrophe bond market appears set to rebound during the second half this year despite a slower pace during the first half
Although analysts are trimming third-quarter-earnings estimates for many life insurers, most remain upbeat about the long-term prospects for the sector
A recent episode of “Weeds,” a Showtime television series that features a marijuana-selling single mom, raises the question of what would happen if a crooked financial professional managed a federal investigator's retirement money
Spencer Bachus, the influential GOP representative and committee leader, has backed the creation of an adviser SRO -- and perhaps more than one.
'Name calling,' 'conspiracy theories' spice up election for seat on board
If you've set on a path to expand your business, you might be racking your brain trying to think of ways to attract new clients.
