ERISA experts say that other advisors are underestimating the complexities of the new fiduciary rule.
The industry is looking for annuities to rebound after a tough year.
A Next Chapter panel discussion argues that annuities have a role to play for retirees in a low-interest-rate environment.
Paul R. McGonigle of Massachusetts faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of mail and wire fraud.
SRI said sales were driven by products providing principal protection and investment growth.
Advisors also are warming up to annuities, the BlackRock survey says.
As more baby boomers retire, questions arise about how they're going to meet income needs.
The state will either appeal or rewrite the rule to address the court's concerns, attorneys predicted.
The average equity VA subaccount investor outperformed the average equity mutual fund investor over 20 years.
The closer a client was to retirement, advisors said, the greater their concern about a stock market loss.
The SECURE Act paved the way for annuities in 401(k)s. This bill would require them.
Proposed guidance on annuity sales overlooks compensation conflicts, according to consumer advocate Barbara Roper.
The Glendale, Calif.-based broker-dealer failed to properly oversee variable annuity exchanges, Finra said.
Different products provide various strategies for retirees.
The state could appeal a court rejection of its best-interest annuity rule.
Insurance agents and advisors in New York won a lawsuit to overturn the state's best interest sales standard.
This business pays breakaway advisors for the legacy annuities they leave behind when becoming RIAs.
Changes in federal and state tax laws can impact taxes on a household portfolio.
Jirele will succeed CEO Walter White after his retirement later in the year.
The IRS ruled that annuity withdrawals to pay advisor fees will not be taxed, the company said.