Report: FIA Sales Tumble 14% In 1Q

Report: FIA Sales Tumble 14% In 1Q
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

NAIFA Members Tell Their Stories to Congress

NAIFA Members Tell Their Stories to Congress
By Susan Rupe
(InsuranceNewsNet)

NAFA Statement on DOL Fiduciary Rule

NAFA Statement on DOL Fiduciary Rule

Disappointed in Decision not to Delay Rule Implementation Date

Not Over Yet — DOL Chief Promises Fiduciary Review, More Public Input

Not Over Yet — DOL Chief Promises Fiduciary Review, More Public Input
By Steve Morelli
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Courts Will Not View DOL Fiduciary Rule Repeal Favorably: Borzi

Courts Will Not View DOL Fiduciary Rule Repeal Favorably: Borzi
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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Annuity Sales Decline For 4th Consecutive Quarter

Annuity Sales Decline For 4th Consecutive Quarter
LIMRA
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Fiduciary Rule Conflict of Interest FAQs (Transition Period) - 05.2017

Fiduciary Rule Conflict of Interest FAQs (Transition Period) - 05.2017
U.S. Department of Labor

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Acosta declines to extend delay of DOL fiduciary rule

Acosta declines to extend delay of DOL fiduciary rule
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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NAFA CONTINUES PUSH FOR FURTHER DELAY OF FIDUCIARY RULE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Chip Anderson,
Executive Director
Direct 414.332.9306, ext. 1
chip@nafa.com

NAFA CONTINUES PUSH FOR FURTHER DELAY OF FIDUCIARY RULE

NAFA Asserts DOL Secretary Has Options for Delaying Rule 

7 critical pieces of social media guidance from Finra

7 critical pieces of social media guidance from Finra
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Prior to participating in any marketing campaigns/programs/Social Media, producers should follow the approval requirements of their state(s), carriers they represent, and their broker/dealer and registered investment adviser, if applicable.

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Permitted Activities for Insurance-Only Advisors

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Permitted Activities for Insurance-Only Advisors
By Kim O'Brien
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Annuity Sales Help Allianz Profit Rise 9 Percent in 1Q

Annuity Sales Help Allianz Profit Rise 9 Percent in 1Q
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

NAFA Applauds Congressional Pressure to Delay Fiduciary Rule Implementation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Chip Anderson,
Executive Director
Direct 414.332.9306, ext. 1
chip@nafa.com

NAFA APPLAUDS CONGRESSIONAL PRESSURE TO DELAY FIDUCIARY RULE IMPLEMENTATION

ICI head casts doubt on further delay of DOL fiduciary rule

ICI head casts doubt on further delay of DOL fiduciary rule
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Bill to Replace Dodd-Frank, Kill DOL Fiduciary Rule Passes House Panel

Bill to Replace Dodd-Frank, Kill DOL Fiduciary Rule Passes House Panel
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule left out of funding bill

Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule left out of funding bill
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Lawmakers to DOL Secretary: Kill That Rule

Lawmakers to DOL Secretary: Kill That Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

House GOP tells Acosta to delay — then repeal — DOL fiduciary

House GOP tells Acosta to delay — then repeal — DOL fiduciary
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Your Business Forecast: Sunny with a Strong Chance of Social, Part 3

By Brianna Regan, Marketing Development Director

Implementing Your Social Media Plan

 

It’s sunny and the ugliness of winter is far behind us. The financial services environment has weathered a lot already this year. Those high-performing financial professionals (FPs) that have prepared well and continue to work their business plans are seeing success. They are effectively integrating all of their marketing initiatives and platforms – to include social media – to stay in front of their clients and help them achieve their retirement income planning goals.
 
Social media continues to permeate the financial services landscape.

NAFA Launches Campaign to Stop DOL Fiduciary Rule

NAFA Launches Campaign to Stop DOL Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

American Equity Committed to Independent Channel, Despite BIC

American Equity Committed to Independent Channel, Despite BIC
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

6 Top House Annuity Bills

6 Top House Annuity Bills
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

Average Agent Commission, an infographic.

Average Agent Commission, an infographic
By Wink