Structured annuities are a category within annuities that have gone from zero to $12 billion dollars in annual issuance over the last nine years. Structured annuities are also known as buffered annuities, indexed variable annuities, and index-linked variable annuities.
I was recently moderating an Advisor branch lunch presentation and a “light bulb” went on for the group of 25 Financial Advisors in attendance. In fact, it was such an “ah-ha” moment for them that a few came up to me after the presentation and asked if I would put the presentation in written format so they could use it with clients. Accordingly, please enjoy this week’s blog post.
I was recently moderating an Advisor branch lunch presentation and a “light bulb” went on for the group of 25 Financial Advisors in attendance. In fact, it was such an “ah-ha” moment for them that a few came up to me after the presentation and asked if I would put the presentation in written format so they could use it with clients. Accordingly, please enjoy this week’s blog post.
The United States begins the year with elections looming. Depending on who you ask, the world as we know it may cease to exist. To the contrary, we believe the end of the world is far from near; however, as we approach November 3rd, we would like to provide some context to the race and identify key issues and industries that could be most affected by the outcome.
The United States begins the year with elections looming. Depending on who you ask, the world as we know it may cease to exist. To the contrary, we believe the end of the world is far from near; however, as we approach November 3rd, we would like to provide some context to the race and identify key issues and industries that could be most affected by the outcome.
We’ve lived this movie before. Last August, AAII bullish sentiment struck a 52-week high right before the Fed launched its September rate cutting cycle.
The HANDLS Indexes Monthly Income Report for May 2025 underscores notable recoveries across sectors, propelled by easing tariff and trade uncertainties.