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Your go-to resource for insurance-based solutions

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We represent more than 80 top-rated insurance carriers, and as an independently owned brokerage firm, we'll help you discover new possibilities, innovate and grow.


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March 30, 2023 - 11 a.m. EDT

We've seen many advisors use the Registered Social Security Analysts program to fully integrate Social Security planning into their practice. Now it's your turn! Learn how to leverage misunderstood reductions and credits, bridge the basics with advanced planning and build referrals.

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Maximize your legacy by using a joint-and-survivor immediate annuity. See how one couple was able to turn a $250,000 value into a $462,298 tax-free benefit for their children and grandchildren.

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A better experience for managing your clients' in-force policies. With regular feeds from insurance carriers, you can be confident you are seeing the most up-to-date information and get policy changes such as a lapse or client death in a single dashboard. Access the Ash Advisor Portal to give it a try!

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Provide unique fringe benefits for key employees with an endorsement split dollar arrangement. As one of several advantages, the employer will own a life insurance policy on the employee, and the employee is encouraged to name the beneficiary on some or all of the death benefit.
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With improved underwriting pre-screening and product enhancements, instant decision has changed the way your clients can get term insurance coverage. We'll highlight the best carriers and outline the ideal client profile, so your clients can get coverage on the spot.
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I would like very much to brag about my Ash team. They care as much about my business and my clients as I do, which is saying a lot. You continue to provide me with preeminent client service which helps me to serve and support my client base to grow my business.

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