Regulator says rep defrauded clients by saying variable annuities were commission free.
Strategic Financial Solutions has seven advisers and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Both Modern Life and Farther closed $15 million funding rounds, suggesting technology for advisers is still seen as an attractive opportunity.
As corporations strengthen efforts to diversify their cultures, employee population, recruiting, and community service, suppliers must realize that they are part of that values alignment, too.
The life insurance and wealth management company is making its second acquisition in a week by picking up advisory firm Gladstone.
Goals include dismantling barriers and creating new ways to reach and invite women and minorities.
Ron Shurts, co-founder and CEO of Annexus, which develops annuities and other insurance products, will become a managing partner of Integrity.
A new study shows 7 out of 10 caregivers are so focused on their caregiving duties that they put off addressing their own needs.
As insurers push prices on LTC policies higher, individuals must weigh their policy options to maintain protection at an affordable price.
Total U.S. annuity sales increased 22% to a record $77.5 billion during the quarter, and fixed-rate deferred annuity sales jumped 76% from the year-ago period.
The product, which has been branded Protective Aspirations, allows holders to maximize either retirement income or growth potential.
The first half sell-off in both stocks and bonds has opened the door for annuities and those selling them.
Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.
Advisers weigh in with their suggestions for the lucky individual who has the winning ticket for the Mega Millions drawing.
The bill would raise the RMD age from 72 to 75, increase catch-up contributions and allow retirement plan matches for student loan payments. It will be combined with another recently advanced Senate measure.
When wholesalers leave a broker-dealer en masse, it's a signal that the firm's efforts to sell more product and generate more revenue could be greatly hampered.
The measure is likely to become part of a larger Senate counterpart to the comprehensive retirement savings bill known as SECURE 2.0 that was approved in the House earlier this year.
Recent shareholder proposals over reproductive rights have been made at Lowe's, TJX and Walmart.
Private equity-backed Alera Group acquires $3.5 billion Wharton Business Group and says it plans to buy more firms.
Covid-era restrictions mean those traveling overseas should have backup plans for their health care and finances.
