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When giving is personal
How protecting family and annuities go together
September 12, 2019 - My personal experience with special needs trusts

Navigating the income planning landscape
With more clients needing retirement income and more solutions than ever, we help you match the client need to the annuity that may be right for your clients.

Getting clients to their GOALLL!!
Every successful team has offense and defense. Can you help your clients keep progressing toward the goal line – and still get more defensive protection?
July 16, 2019 - Can clients win the retirement game from the sidelines?

Inspire more smiles than dread in your clients
Just like the dentist, a visit to your office may make your clients cringe: Will they need to change their habits or retirement outlook? See how to adapt your approach for a more positive conversation.

Taxes. Anxiety. How you can help manage both.
Are your clients feeling anxious about taxes as they plan for retirement income? You can help them feel more confident—and provide meaningful strategies to help manage the impact of taxes.
March 18, 2019 - Minimize taxes, maximize client relationships

Conversations for lasting connections
Build greater emotional connections with your clients to foster deeper relationships. Get our tips.

Adding to already strong income strategies
Help clients feel more confident about their retirement income plans.

Creating retirement income for couples
Involving spouses in income planning is important for clients – and your relationships.

We’ve read the TCJA, so you don’t have to
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has become a reality. What are the opportunities for your clients?

Times change, but taxes are perennial
No matter how tax laws may change, your clients need help managing the impact of taxes on their retirement savings.

Managing tax risk during drawdown
Help manage the sources of tax risk and uncertainty within clients’ retirement income plans.

Helping create 30 years of retirement income
Lifespans are changing. See what that means for your clients and your practice.
November 16, 2017 – Kale, tobacco, and the challenge of longer retirements

Moving the dial on portfolio confidence
You can increase confidence for your clients – and their portfolios.
August 9, 2017 - Building confidence into retirement portfolios

Building relationships with effective wealth transfer
Help your clients and their families with legacy planning that makes the most of their wealth.
- July 11, 2017 – Retirement planning's home stretch
- June 27, 2017 - Coaching clients off the sidelines
- June 12, 2017 – The rules have changed
- May 22, 2017 - Ease clients into the market with dollar cost averaging
- April 18, 2017 - Getting wealth transfer right the first time
- April 3, 2017 – Rethinking retirement income