We want to help every independent agent or retirement planner be successful explaining the benefits all types of annuities - fixed indexed annuities in particular. You should walk away each time you listen with some idea that will make your next client meeting run better.
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230 - The Power Of Personal Branding With Ema Roloff
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Summary In this episode, Emma Roloff, co-founder of Roloff Consulting, discusses the power of personal branding and digital transformation in sales and marketing. She shares a three-step framework for digital growth strategies: educate, connect, and consult. Emma explains the different platforms and their target demographics, including LinkedIn for…
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229 - Shifting Distribution and Changing Minds With Jim Kerley
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Summary In this episode of That Annuity Show, Jim Kerley discusses his report titled 'Shifting Distribution, Changing Mindset: Why Advisors Aren't Talking to Consumers About Life Insurance.' The report explores the reasons why some advisors are not discussing life insurance with their clients and the implications for the industry. Kerley's report e…
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Join us as we revisit a panel from Retiretech Vegas 2024: Consolidation has permanently changed the face of independent distribution forever. Or has it? We will explore the next phase of consolidation and new forms of distribution that may potentially evolve. Moderator: James Wong, Partners Advantage Speakers: Patrick Kelly, Signal Advisors; Tyler …
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227 - Quarterly Economic Update With David Czerniecki
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In this episode of That Annuity Show, Paul Tyler and David Czerniecki are joined by John Beshoory to discuss the energy sector and the impact of technology on the economy. They explore the fundamental changes happening in the energy sector, such as the shift towards renewable energy sources like solar and wind. They also discuss the role of technol…
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226 - The Practical Problems of Turning Assets Into Income With Mark Shemtob
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Merging the worlds of investment and income planning is no small challenge. Mark Shemtob, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and CFP does this every day with his clients. Mark approaches retirement income from three perspectives: as an actuary, working with individuals, and working with retirement plans. He emphasizes the importance of diversificat…
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225 - Generating Retirement Prospects Online with a Smaller Budget With Alex Khassa
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In this episode, Paul Tyler, Bruno Caron, and Ramsey Smith interview Alex Khassa, CEO and founder of Clients Black Box, Inc., about his success in helping financial advisors get more clients virtually using Facebook ads. Alex shares his backstory and how he transitioned from being a fractional CMO to focusing on helping financial advisors. He expla…
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224 - Using AI to Generate Real-Time Market Insights With Jens Nordvig
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In this episode of That Annuity Show, the hosts discuss the use of AI in financial advisory services with guest Jens Nordvig, CEO of Exante Data and co-founder and CEO of Market Reader. Nordvig explains how Market Reader uses AI to generate real-time market insights and explanations for various assets and events. The tool scans multiple sources, in…
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223 - Tech Modernization: Retiretech Keynote feat. Michele Trogni
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Today's episode is a special keynote recorded at RetiretechTM Vegas on April 9, 2024, where host Paul Tyler welcomes Michele Trogni, CEO of Zinnia, to discuss the transformative impact of technology on the life annuity and health business. Trogni highlights how technology is bringing transparency, simplification, standardization, and productivity t…
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222 - Bridging the Gap: Annuities in Retirement Planning
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Join hosts Paul Tyler, Tisa Rabun-Marshall, Bruno Caron, Ramsey Smith, and guest Graham Clark from Alex Income as they delve into the pivotal role annuities can play in retirement planning. Learn more about ALEX.fyi: https://alex.fyi and ALEXIncome: https://alexincome.com Connect with Ramsey Smith, Founder and CEO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramse…
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221 - Navigating Retirement Futures: Unveiling the Investment Horizons of 2024
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In this episode, we delve into the dynamic landscape of annuities and retirement markets, exploring the promising opportunities of 2024 amidst the evolving Retiretech scene. Join moderator Doug Roth of CT Innovations and industry experts Ray Jang from Primetime Partners, Marie-Christine Razaire representing Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, and …
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220 - Insuring Tomorrow: Navigating AI, Regulation, and Innovation
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In this episode of That Annuity Show, recorded live at RetiretechTM Vegas, we delve into the dynamic interplay between technology, regulation, and innovation within the insurance industry. Our panelists, including Commissioners Andrew Mais from Connecticut, Nathan Houdek from Wisconsin, Kathleen Birrane from Maryland, and Troy Downing from Montana,…
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219 - Joe Jordan Live From Retiretech Las Vegas
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On April 8-10, we held our third RetiretechTM event...this time in Las Vegas. Joe Jordan joined us as a keynote speaker. The next day, we caught up with him in the expo hall of RetiretechTM Las Vegas and talked to him more about the future of purpose-driven retirement planning. Learn more: https://imagine.nfg.com/retiretech-2024/…
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218 - Annuities and The Income Path with Tamiko Toland and Michael Finke
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Tamiko Toland and Michael Finke join us today as founders of Income Path. Income Path is a tool that visualizes retirement income paths and the impact of annuities on that journey. A conversation with Bill Sharpe in 2018 provided the spark for this new venture. The tool aims to shift the narrative from fear-based discussions to positive outcomes an…
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217 - The Peak 65 Zone Is Here With Jason Fichtner
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217 - The Peak 65 Zone Is Here With Jason Fichtner Jason Fichtner, Chief Economist, Bipartisan Policy Center & Executive Director, Retirement Income Institute, Alliance for Lifetime Income joins us today to talk to us about his latest paper. Jason recently released the 2024 edition of “The Peak 65® Zone Is Here – Creating A New Framework For Americ…
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216 - Managing A Soft Landing For The Economy Despite Global Turbulence With David Czerniecki
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In this episode, Paul Tyler and David Czerniecki, Chief Investment Officer for Nassau, discusss various economic topics, including China's economic slowdown, energy prices, inflation, and global conflicts. They explore the implications of these issues on the global economy and provide insights into potential future developments. Takeaways China's e…
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215 - Learning About Empathy With Ron Gura
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Summary Ron Gura, the co-founder and CEO of Empathy joins us today on our show. Empathy aims to provide support and guidance to individuals who have lost a loved one, helping them navigate the administrative and emotional aspects of the process. He shares his personal journey and the inspiration behind starting Empathy. The conversation delves into…
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214 - How The Annuity Industry Will Continue to Evolve With Andy Unkefer
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Summary Andrew Unkefer, an industry legend joins us to talk about the importance of relationships in the industry, the impact of technology, the future of the producer and IMO space, the shift to virtual meetings, consolidation in the industry, the impact of regulation, and the integration of estate planning and financial solutions. Andrew also sha…
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213 - Building A Next Generation Service And Technology Provider with Michele Trogni
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Zinnia provides technology and administrative services to over 40 life, annuity, and retirement carriers. We had the opportunity to discuss the future of insurance service and technology with Michele Trogni, CEO at Zinnia and Operating partner at Eldridge, and George Esposito, General Counsel, Head of Business Development for Zinnia in their Greenw…
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212 - Navigating New Proposed DOL Rules With Michelle Richter-Gordon
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Summary In this episode, Paul Tyler and his guests discuss the Department of Labor's new rules and their implications for insurance agents. They explore the impact on independent agents and the potential migration towards the RIA industry. The conversation also touches on public policy considerations and the need for proper regulation. Michelle Ric…
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211 - The Future Shape of Annuities Distribution With James Wong
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Summary James Wong, our guest today, shares his perspective on the future of annuity distribution. The main takeaway…build strong relationships today in order to navigate the changing landscape of the industry tomorrow. The conversation covers industry associations, survey work, product innovation, acquisitions, and the implications for agents and …
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210 - Using Behavioral Finance To Strengthen Your Practice With Marshall Heitzman
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Summary In this episode of That Annuity Show, Paul Tyler and Tisa Rabun-Marshall interview Marshall Heitzman, VP of Advanced Planning Consulting at TruStage. They discuss the role of annuities in comprehensive planning and the importance of understanding clients' values and goals. Marshall shares his personal experience with behavioral finance tech…
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209 - Crossing MYGAs and FIAs With Bobby Samuelson
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Summary In this episode of That Annuity Show, Bobby Samuelson, President of Life Innovators, discusses the current state of the annuity market and the challenges and opportunities it presents. He highlights the entry of new companies into the market and the different strategies they employ. Bobby also discusses the role of proprietary indices in an…
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208 - Improving the #AnnuityUX in 2024 With David Hanzlik
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“208 - Improving the #AnnuityUX in 2024 With David Hanzlik" Summary In this episode, Paul Tyler, Ramsey Smith, and Dave Hanzlik discuss the annuity industry and the changes that occurred in 2023. They talk about the rebranding of TruStage, the growth in annuity sales driven by the rate environment, and the success of fixed annuities and fixed index…
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207 - Making The Most of Tech To Build Your Business In 2024 With Ema Roloff
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Summary Ema Roloff, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant of Roloff Consulting, discusses the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in the annuity and broader insurance industry. She emphasizes the importance of addressing legacy systems and the education gap in digital literacy. Ema provides insights on how to start building digital…
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206 - The Year End Economic Wrap Up With David Czerniecki
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We can’t believe we’re near the end of the fourth quarter already. Today we sit down with David Czerniecki, Chief Investment Officer for Nassau Financial Group. We cover interest rates, geopolitics, inflation, and AI. Interested in learning more? https://
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