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November 14, 2023
Here’s the reality of annuity ownership: not everyone annuitizes, not everyone "income-tizes." But everyone dies. That’s why annuity owners should start thinking about their “live on” money as a “leave on” legacy asset.
News Organization: Advisor Magazine
October 28, 2022
“Fixed annuities can be especially useful to those who will be retiring in the near future and have a lot they want to see, do and accomplish in those first few years of retirement.” In a BenefitsPRO article, Mark MacGillivray, director of financial institutions for Individual Annuities at The Standard, shares the benefits of utilizing fixed annuities in the early years of your clients’ retirement plans.
News Organization: BenefitsPRO
May 9, 2022
“While the issue of social security insolvency will be a major political issue, likely one that will require action from Congress, there are things that people preparing for retirement should know in order to better plan for the future.” In a new MarketWatch article Paul Garofoli, regional sales director of Individual Annuities at The Standard, highlights the projected state of the Social Security program and what that means for current and future retirees.
News Organization: MarketWatch
April 28, 2022
“Even though many residents and fellows are on strict budgets during their training, there are policies available that provide strong coverage at a benefit amount and cost that match their financial situation.” A new article from ThinkAdvisor by Chris Coy, regional director of IDI Sales at The Standard, shares key features of income protection policies and why medical professionals should obtain this coverage early on.
News Organization: ThinkAdvisor
April 13, 2022
“With income protection insurance, you can be confident that you and your family will have steady income, even if you are unable to work due to an illness or injury.” In a new Kiplinger article, Jeremy Horner, vice president of the Individual Disability Insurance and Business Transformation Office at The Standard, describes the importance of income protection insurance and five key features of an IDI policy.
News Organization: Kiplinger
February 23, 2022
“By adding income protection insurance to your practice, you can ensure your clients are protected so that an unexpected event, or disability, doesn’t derail their financial plans.” In a new ThinkAdvisor article, Tawni Johnson, IDI sales manager at The Standard, highlights the overarching reasons advisors should recommend income protection insurance to their clients.
News Organization: ThinkAdvisor
December 21, 2021
With a little context and explanation, you can help demystify annuities and help clients make more informed decisions. Read the article by Paul Garofoli, regional sales director for Individual Annuities at The Standard.
News Organization: ThinkAdvisor
November 2, 2021
Life is unpredictable, so it’s important to ensure your clients feel prepared if they need to tend to themselves or a loved one. In a new ThinkAdvisor article Jill Frohardt, second vice president of Individual Disability Insurance Sales at The Standard, shares the importance of offering income protection and family caregiving benefits in any policy.
News Organization: ThinkAdvisor