One of our producers mentioned that he’s been getting one question a lot more often than normal from clients.

“Is Social Security going to run out?”

That’s a valid question, one that might be on your clients’ minds as well. But there’s an even more important question regarding a potential Social Security shortfall. And you can help clients answer it with an insurance product feature you probably already have in your arsenal --

There are a few factors that make converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA more ideal. Currently, amid the pandemic, we have a combination of factors that have created a bit of a silver lining for those considering a conversion.

In this post, we’ll dig into when it makes sense to do a Roth IRA conversion and 3 reasons why it’s worth having a conversation with clients about it right now.

Do you have clients or prospects who are planning to help pay for their children's college education? It probably comes as no surprise that the cost of tuition has skyrocketed—but just how much are we talking?

Since 1982, tuition has went up a whopping 500%, which to put in perspective, is twice as much as costs for medical care and three times as much as the overall Consumer Price Index during that same period (Source). 

And the cold truth-- the families who don’t plan ahead may not be able to send their kids to the college of their choice. As a financial professional, you can help put clients in a better position to cover a portion of these costs down the road through their decision to purchase a life insurance policy. 

But here's what you need to know: if you're considering showing clients how to use the cash value in permanent life insurance to supplement costs when college planning-- make sure it’s done correctly. In this post, we’ll cover 5 top mistakes to avoid:

Right now, it’s tough to find an S&P 500® cap on a fixed indexed annuity or indexed universal life product that will get a client excited. With the recent drop in the market and rates at an all-time low, you’re likely searching for a way to give your clients SOME hope of a credit in their indexed annuity or IUL policy. Have you considered a volatility control index? In this post, we dive into ways to evaluate them --

Imagine getting rid of the headache of strained client relationships or a lack of clients. And instead attracting and retaining more ideal clients who give you repeat business and happily refer you. Sounds great, right? But the real question is:

What do you have to do to make this happen?

^ That question plagues a lot of financial professionals.

And we've got an answer in today's blog post... 

It's been since January when the first case of coronavirus was reported in the United States and mid-March since the first stay-at-home orders were issued and understandably, our country is still reeling. As of June 4th, it was reported that 21.5 million Americans were unemployed and over 100,000 small businesses have had to close their doors.  The good news is, there has been talk of new jobs being created and some businesses are reopening. Things will get better, but clients and prospects will still be looking to you for answers-- 

Webinars have always been a cost-effective way to reach an audience at scale unlike more pricey options like dinner seminars. Now, with COVID-19 impacting our ability to meet with people in-person – they’ve become a necessity for financial professionals. But if you’ve held a webinar before and didn’t see as many conversions as you would’ve liked-- then stick with me and I’ll share how to use email to follow up after a webinar to help turn more attendees into qualified leads.

Which is “better,” commission-only or a hybrid (fee and commission) model, is the wrong question to ask. Even though the DOL rule did not take effect, the regulatory environment is constantly evolving and it can cause us to think along these lines. However, one model isn’t necessarily better than the other, but it’s a decision many financial professionals are faced with — should I make the switch to a hybrid model?

When it comes to workshops and seminars, everything matters. And I do mean everything. Too many times financial professionals think that if they just show up and dazzle people with their intelligence, then those in attendance will want to meet with them. Unfortunately, that could not be further from the truth...

Have you ever taken a moment to calculate just how much an assistant adds to your bottom line? That's right, adds to your bottom line. Too many financial professionals look at having an administrative assistant as an expense they just can't afford, but I can assure you, if you leverage that resource correctly, your assistant can dramatically improve revenue and contribute tremendously to your bottom line.