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Many clients choose to take Social Security income early. Clients want their money as soon as possible, or have concerns about the future of the system. But, the timing of when benefits are turned on can have a big impact on retirement income.

There are five things you need to know to effectively sell disability insurance. This brief eBook covers who you should talk to, what companies offer coverage, key terms you should know, how to get started and why income protection matters to you and your clients.

In years when the S&P 500® Index is negative, fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) can be a client's hardest-working asset. Supported by a minimum guarantee, FIAs provide an opportunity to accumulate value on the appreciation of the S&P, without losing premium when the S&P was negative.

Get a reference on the tax treatment of long-term care premiums for business owners! This easy-to-read chart shows five business types, with key deductibility information on premiums for owners, employees and spouses, as well as reported income and eligible premiums.

What life events have happened since your client purchased their life insurance policy? Help them uncover the need for a policy review by using this checklist to consider financial changes, policy changes and future planning goals.

Currently, an estate is not subject to the federal estate tax until it exceeds $13.61 million (double for married taxpayers). In 2026, the current exemption will sunset, effectively cutting the amount in half. This piece looks at four options to protect your client's legacy before that happens.

In the past, advisors recommended moving assets outside the taxable estate through an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) when faced with estate tax uncertainty even though this can result in a loss of control to those assets while alive. But, where ILITs fall short, Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) shine.

With a spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT), one spouse makes a gift to an irrevocable trust using the gift tax exemption. The SLAT names the other spouse as a current beneficiary, which allows the trustee to distribute funds to the beneficiary spouse during their life.

With The American College of Financial Services and insurance carrier partners, Ash Brokerage offers up to $1,500 toward your pursuit of the Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation. You'll gain immediate knowledge to help solve your clients’ retirement concerns.

Today, more than two out of three nursing home residents are women – making it critical for your female clients to have an LTC plan. Learn how this client used her nonqualified variable annuity with an income rider to retain her LTC coverage, reduce fees and protect her portfolio from spend-down.

The lifetime gift and estate tax exemption is set to be cut in half in 2026. It might seem like there's ample time to create a plan, but there is a practical deadline ahead of the statutory deadline. Here's what you need to know to avoid the rush.