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Latest blog posts

Laddering Annuities in a Wildly Volatile Market

Way back since the invent of bank CDs, clients and advisors alike have been laddering their CDs. Why you may ask? Longer duration solutions provide better rates of return but the longer your client is “locked” into a solution, the more they could potentially miss out on relative to market conditions.

September 15, 2021

Growth: The 4% Rule - Fact or Fiction?

In this week's installment of True GRIT, I wanted to share with you an [interview conducted by ThinkAdvisor's Jane Wollman Rusoff with Dr. Wade Pfau on the topic of the 4% rule](https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2020/04/14/wade-pfau-virus-crisis-has-slashed-4-rule-nearly-in-half/). Often advisors are still quoting or abiding the 4% rule with regards to clients managed accounts, this could cost your clients significantly in the long run.

September 08, 2021

What are the Greatest Risks to Retirement Income? Let's Start with Sequence of Returns

Wall Street is notorious for saying things like, “Based on this asset allocation, over an extended period of time, you could expect to earn an average of 5% per year.” This type of thinking could be disastrous for people that have recently retired. The reason: They do not care about the returns of an extended period of time as much as they do care about the returns that they will receive in the first five years of retirement.

September 03, 2021

Inflation: How long will it last this time?

Inflation is here. As in the Spring, the most recent CPI inflation report showed that prices rose across the board in July. By a lot.

September 01, 2021

First things first: your brand

Where is the true value in having a brand, promotion and lead generation? Quite simply, without the brand, promotion and lead generation are irrelevant. As we near 2022, you can either be a financial professional 1.0 which means you are being left in the dust by the financial professional 2.0. What a 2.0 advisor has realized is that having a brand, website and social presence are a must-have in today’s tech driven world.

August 11, 2021

SECURE Act: Did you know?

The Secures Act which went into effect January 1, 2020 and featured four major highlights: - Contribution age limits to an IRA - Age change for taking RMD’s - A new exemption for access to an IRA without penalty - Non-spousal inherited IRA’s

August 04, 2021

Does Seminar Marketing Leave you Feeling Like a Bag of Nails?

As in-person seminar opportunities become more popular, what will you be discussing? The True G.R.I.T. workshop will focus on growth, retirement, income and have a heavy focus on tax-efficient strategies. A product-agnostic presentation, this will event marketing system will fit the mold for an event focusing on safe-money strategies.

July 28, 2021

Website Marketing: When "judging by the book cover" goes digital

It goes without saying (I hope), that advisor marketing requires an online presence. Did you know there's an estimated 218,050 personal financial advisors in the market (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020)? How do you stand out from pack? And how many other advisors are attempting to convert the prospect you spoke to earlier today?

July 23, 2021

Retirement Statistics: What you need to consider with new and existing clients

The 2021 Retirement Confidence Survey represents the 31st installment of this specialized survey. Goals of the survey include measuring worker and retirement confidence about retirement and is conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research.

July 13, 2021

Social Media: Don't get left behind!

The pandemic forced many advisors to embrace technology in ways never considered before. Whether you became introduced to webinars or video marketing - social distancing opened the door to creativity in communications and marketing strategy.

July 09, 2021

The Volatility Index: The Fair Shake Offer

With so much to consider with regards to choosing the right index, perhaps a simple story might be the ticket? You have heard from wholesalers about the aging demographic and the fact that it holds the largest concentration of wealth (roughly $32-35 trillion) in American history.

July 07, 2021

About the Speaker: Govinda Quish

Have you ever been underwhelmed with risk assessment projection and software resources? It's time to look at risk from a different point of view!

July 02, 2021

Regulation Best Interest: Suitability in Annuity Transactions

For licensed-only agents, there is a **new NAIC BI 1 hour training course **that needs to be completed. As of today, **Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Rhode Island** have all implemented the new NAIC rule. Depending on what state you are in, there are different timelines in which to complete the course. Call me to get the specifics on your state, where and how to complete the course. Below is a very brief overview of NAIC Model 275:

June 29, 2021

About the Speaker: James Hahn

You won't want to miss out on this chance to learn from James, as he is an expert at crafting sustainable business ideas that result in increased revenue and powerful value propositions. Seats are fill quickly, reserve yours today!

June 17, 2021

Do you stand out as an ace-high or a crowbait advisor?

Given that this is an educational piece and this week’s focus is on retirement, let's discuss designations. I see more and more agents earning designations and I think it's fantastic. This is a phenomenal way to separate yourself from your competitors and allows your clients to know you are dedicated to your craft. With this in mind, there are two designations that should be at the top of the list: NSSA® and RICP®.

June 15, 2021

Planning Strategies Based on Proven Success, Not Taradiddles*

At Peak Pro, we can provide both the education and sales process to break down where, how and why an FIA holds value in a portfolio. When we speak, let's discuss the True G.R.I.T index investing sales process.

June 08, 2021

Do You Feel 'At Sea' When it Comes to Tax Planning?

The problem surrounding tax-efficient planning is simply a lack of knowledge. At the end of the day, financial professionals do not provide tax advice (unless you are a CPA and a planner).

June 03, 2021

About the Speaker: Bob Wolf

Ready to stand out from the competition and dominate the business owner market? Bob Wolf will share strategies aimed at providing value for business owners.

June 01, 2021

Income Focus: In Apple Pie Order

Income planning is at the top of the list for most if not all pre- and post-retirees. For a number of years, the chief goal with income planning process was to identify an income shortfall or gap and then discuss an income-driven solution to fill or plug the shortfall or gap.

May 27, 2021

About the Speaker: Kim Coulter

We're excited to welcome to Kim Coulter of Northstar Funding Partners to the AMP speaker lineup. Stay on the lookout for more details about our many accomplished guest speakers.

May 25, 2021

Retirement Focus: Make your jack*

Welcome to our second installment focusing on Retirement. This week, we continue the discussion on the shift or transition away from high risk/high earning potential to safety/less growth potential. In the initial installment True G.R.I.T.TM Weekly's Retirement focus, we shared thoughts on the psychological conversion your clients are going through.

May 18, 2021

Hang Fire: Address the gaps in your growth strategy, now

As clients approach/enter into retirement, their risk tolerance shifts from higher growth/earning potential to safety/less growth potential. Saving a lifetime of earnings while receiving a meaningful rate of return becomes the most important factor for most, if not all retirees. This week we break down the different growth vehicles and how each fits your client’s needs.

May 11, 2021

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May 10, 2021

Growth, Retirement, Income and Taxes

As we just closed out our fourth installment of True G.R.I.T. Weekly, we thank you for the overwhelming amount of positive feedback and interest we've received! If you missed an installment, we would like to take this week to recap our introduction to True G.R.I.T. - our proprietary sales system based on: Growth, Retirement, Income and Taxes. Our goal is help you better position the value of the underlying strategies and solutions you discuss with your clients.

May 06, 2021

Taxes: the focal point of a comprehensive retirement income plan

We believe the tax discussion is imperative to retirement income planning. Taxes, within the context of a low-interest rate environment and an inability to find sound solutions for fixed income, become a focal point of a comprehensive financial plan. More and more, clients and their advisors are looking to fixed indexed annuities as that solution. Annuities offer tax deferrals for maximizing growth, create lifetime income streams and bypass probate - these are just a few of the benefits.

April 29, 2021

The Income Discussion: Don't be a one-trick pony

When addressing the need for income, the discussion tends to lean towards lifetime versus non-lifetime income (income rider / no income rider). Additionally, an overview of bucket modeling as a potential solution invariably enters the discussion.

April 22, 2021

Retirement: Are your solutions aligned with your clients' long- and short-term goals?

Do pre-retirees constitute a bulk of your book or are you working with retired clients? Either way, what’s your formula and how do you address the three phases of retirement? This week, we introduce RETIREMENT, our second True G.R.I.T.TM essential.

April 15, 2021

Growth: Are you offering your clients the right growth strategies?

As your clients move into the senior market, there is more time behind them than on the horizon. Are you offering the right GROWTH solutions for your clients to match their tolerance on the risk/reward spectrum?

April 08, 2021

Google My Business for financial advisors

Financial advisors can no longer ignore the need to be seen on Google. But how, exactly, do you make sure you're on the first page? Here's one super-simple (and FREE!) way to make magic happen.

January 14, 2021

Adding the four-letter word to "tax"

In March 2011, David Walker declared on national radio that income tax rates in our country would have to double. Otherwise, we’d go bankrupt. Bummer, huh? So, who is David Walker and why should we care? And is there any merit to his claim?

December 14, 2020

Why today's tax fire sale probably won't last for long

It’s everyone’s favorite topic! Most likely to complain about, that is. Some people look at taxes as a necessary evil. Others view it as a civic duty. No matter where you stand, it’s safe to say that it’s one of the highest “fees” you’ll pay throughout your lifetime.

September 21, 2020

A ticking tax time bomb? What your clients need to know about the SECURE Act and inherited IRAs

Imagine you’re in the middle of playing an intense game of baseball. Both teams are tied in the bottom of the ninth inning. You’re on the mighty home team, and you have a runner on third base, eagerly waiting to score. There’s only one out.

September 01, 2020

Risky business: How sequence of returns can make or break your client’s retirement

Sequence of returns risk, or sequence risk, analyzes the order in which returns occur. Poor returns during your distribution years can do lasting damage to your long-term retirement outlook. To get an idea of how sequence of returns works, let’s examine the following scenario.

August 25, 2020

The truth about IUL bonuses and multipliers

Indexed universal life (IUL) bonus credits and multipliers have been in the spotlight for quite some time. While attractive on the surface, advisors need to consider the reality of these enhancements. That is, whether or not clients will actually receive them.

August 10, 2020

The battle to break even

2020 has been a crazy ride. From COVID-19 and extreme market volatility to social unrest and the presidential election, there’s a lot going on. How can advisors and their clients cut through the clutter and decipher fact from fiction? And how can they stay ahead of a market that doesn't mirror what's going on in the economy?

June 24, 2020

Peak Pro(file): Getting to know Jane Upton

Peak Pro(file): Getting to know Jane Upton If you want to talk to the "brains" behind Peak Pro Financial, then you need to connect with Jane Upton. With more than 30 years' experience in the life insurance industry and holding the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation, she is responsible for developing and perfecting the firm's Advanced Markets and plan design capabilities.

June 12, 2020

Market volatility: How low will we go?

It's the one thing on almost everyone's mind. With COVID-19 cases on the rise and the stock market in a tailspin, advisors and clients alike are wondering when everything's going to get back to "normal." Even the passage of the CARES Act, the $2 trillion dollar stimulus package, wasn't enough to bring a glimmer of hope to the market.

April 13, 2020

Peak Pro(file): Getting to know Nick Lowitt

Many of our advisors know Nick Lowitt, Senior Managing Sales Development Advisor, pretty well. Hard-working, ultra-determined and disciplined, Nick is one of Peak Pro Financial's greatest assets - always sharing expertise and going the extra mile to help advisors take it to the next level.

April 10, 2020

The CARES Act: A quick primer on RMDs

By now, many of your clients have heard about the COVID-19 relief bill that was signed into law in late March. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, is a $2 trillion dollar package that provides financial assistance to eligible taxpayers and businesses affected by the latest pandemic.

April 06, 2020

Marketing in the age of coronavirus

What a week. We woke up the morning of Monday, March 9th, to a thunderous market storm. First, we heard about oil plunging a whopping 24%, its worse day since 1991. Saudi Arabia slashed its oil prices. And what was the main driver of all this? Coronavirus, of course.

March 11, 2020

5 reasons to attend AMP

We know we've been making a big deal about Advanced Market Planning (AMP). Why? Well, because this is going to be one of our best AMP programs yet! We've been working for months, fine-tuning the agenda and recruiting the best speakers in the industry. If you haven't heard about it already, here's your CliffsNotes

December 18, 2019

The LTC advantage

There are a lot of misconceptions around long-term care (LTC) these days. And unfortunately, these myths are holding back many advisors and clients from incorporating LTC as a fundamental part of their overall retirement plan. According to a Genworth study, only six out of 10 people are convinced they'll ever need long-term care.

November 21, 2019

IUL know-how: The index crediting game

Since the advent of AG 49, many carriers have tried to find creative ways to increase the illustrative crediting rate of their products. Essentially, illustrations are required to show the basic costs and benefits in an insurance product with projections of performance over time.

October 24, 2019

IUL know-how: What is arbitrage, exactly?

As financial professionals, we know that one of the biggest problems in retirement is the fact that every time you spend a dollar, you lose a dollar. If you have $10 in your retirement savings account, and you withdraw $5, you now only earn interest on the remaining $5 account balance—and nothing on the $5 withdrawal.

September 15, 2019

Annuities: What really happens when interest rates bounce back?

Over the past couple months, the news cycle has been blasting headlines about interest rate cuts. Well, the Fed reduced rates in late July—the first time in over a decade. And now they're hinting to another rate drop. We know a rate cut means insurance carriers will reduce fixed rates offered on annuities.

August 22, 2019

Do you really need to prospect?

Prospecting is a grind. From endless calls to dead-end conversations, the constant process of building your pipeline and developing clients can be downright challenging and disheartening. The good news? We've created a proven framework designed to help you get away from prospecting.

August 06, 2019