The firm believes that investors want annuities to build retirement savings while addressing market volatility.
The company has launched the Jackson Market Link Pro II and Jackson Market Link Pro Advisory II.
FIAs with lifetime income guarantees merit consideration by retirement planners in some situations, the firm says.
Where and how should annuities figure in retirement-income planning?
This retirement income planning strategy relies on simplicity and two numbers.
There may be a shift in consumer demand to variable annuities with lower rates, the research organization says.
Over the past decade, Athene has grown into the firm's biggest profit driver and the largest annuities provider in the U.S.
Interest rates have risen to a point where annuity swapping needs to be carefully considered by advisors.
The agency should exempt insurance companies from the rule, says the Insured Retirement Institute.
Fixed-rate deferred annuities now make up 44% of the annuity market, according to LIMRA.
Edelman said there are two demographic forces straining the wealth management industry: fewer advisors and more clients.
Social Security generously rewards those who delay until age 70.
The personality assessment tool zeroes in on clients' specific retirement income preferences.
Beyond commissions, there are other key reasons many RIAs still avoid annuities.
Pension & Wealth Management Advisors worked with San Francisco's RetireOne to give advisors control.
Longevity risk should always be on the back of an advisor's mind when making financial decisions with their clients.
CFRA Research says annuities have winds at their back from the SECURE Act and interest rates.
Forty percent of women who work with a financial professional feel very prepared for retirement.
Jackson National Life is refocusing its “Investing in You Campaign” that targets women looking to plan for their retirement.
Enforcement will include at least one variable annuities case, he said.