While Annexus is not yet ready to discuss specific products, it has filed six patents to bring retirement income products into the 401(k) space.

Private placement variable life insurance can be a useful utility knife for planners.

Capital gains rates will likely rise in 2021, making this option less attractive unless completed before year end.

Paying for a policy appraisal can have a great return on investment.

Why your client should never buy annual renewable term.

How to integrate lifetime exemption planning with private placement life insurance structures.

Why is working together so difficult for many advisors?

Clients should create their own disclaimers.

SS&C Technologies Holdings, the company behind the Black Diamond platform, and DPL Financial Partners are partnering to provide advisors with a fee-only insurance solution early next year.

Financial advisors can't expect to provide holistic advice for their clients if they ignore insurance planning.