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Where blockchain is gaining traction in the industry and what the future could hold.

Medicare Advantage has been impacted by changes to Medicare Part D cost share, changes to the CMS risk adjustment model and declining Star Ratings.

Technology tools work best when they complement the role of advisors.

A gender gap exists in Gen Xers’ retirement readiness.

The best annuity for retirement is the one that’s best for the individual client’s needs and goals.

Prospecting and sales can feel like running on a treadmill that never quite slows down.

Financial planning is one of the ultimate human-centric professions.

Life insurance sales are expected to level off, while interest in annuities will be greater than ever.

Consumer behavior shifts and technological advances will drive product innovation in the coming year.

CEO Ed Massaro guides Knighthead Life confidently into the U.S. annuity market with fresh tech, clean balance sheets and a long-term commitment to advisors.

Lonniece McDonald wants to expose more people of color to the financial profession while helping students and underserved communities improve their financial literacy skills.

Poor understanding of benefits presents several challenges to employers.

Position yourself as a rollover expert and get in front of the “money in motion.”

Building a small village of like-minded professionals takes time.

Data and artificial intelligence combine to create the insurance industry’s version of the movie War Games.

When it comes to planning for retirement, clients aren’t buying products anymore. They’re buying outcomes.

Different annuity types have different features, but they all share the same basic purpose.

Financial literacy introduces the language of money. Financial education teaches people how to use it.

The real challenge isn’t building the financial plan — it’s believing in it.