Why you should use the word “die” when talking with grieving clients
Stuart J. Birkel, CSA, has served 442 death claims in the last 25 years. One of the biggest insights Birkel learned took years to acquire (thanks to a seminar on...
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How to create a prosperous future
Wu and her daughter Janiece If you want to be successful, notice what’s happening around you. That’s the advice of Wu Shuk Ping Joyce, an MDRT member from Hong Kong, China,...
Working with low-net-worth millennials who may be averse to fees
To some clients, a small percentage change in fees will not make a huge difference. For millennial clients — many of whom are early in their careers and figuring out...
The impact of ensuring your clients’ kids have powers of attorney
By James J. Silbernagel, LUTCF, CFP We had a client whose kid was going to school in Colorado and got in a car accident. The friend that was with him called...
10 reasons millennials want to work with you
By Aaron L. Hammer, LUTCF Millennials are going to continue to dominate the workplace. As they enter their peak earning years, it’s important that we’re able to communicate with them and...
This is why clients shouldn’t try to be amateur financial mechanics
By Theodore S. Rusinoff, CFP Sometimes a prospect’s lack of trust can delay the implementation or even identification of a plan. Often, the prospect broadcasts that lack of trust by acting...
Help your clients plan for their income in retirement
By Clay Gillespie, CFP, CIM In my practice, I deal with clients who are retired or close to being retired. For marketing purposes, my No. 1 prospect is someone five years...
The impact of a disability waiver
Wallene T. Leek, LUTCF, LTCP, was new to the financial services profession in 2001 when she met a young woman named Kelley at church. Kelley was just getting started in...
Adjusting to change in India and finding opportunities
In the midst of change, opportunity abounds for life insurance sales and retirement planning in India, predict top financial advisors there. “India is going through a demographic shift,” said MDRT member...
Clients care about your skill, not your age
Michael DeVivo As a 24-year-old advisor, Michael DeVivo didn’t know if an older prospect with considerable wealth would take him seriously. So when the now-30-year-old, one-year MDRT member from Downers Grove,...
