In the competitive corporate landscape, attracting and retaining executive talent goes beyond offering a top salary. Today, savvy companies are looking toward more comprehensive compensation packages, where tools like Split-Dollar Life Insurance (SDLI) complement traditional 401(k) retirement plans. This strategy not only enhances the value of an executive’s compensation package but also signals a commitment […]

Today’s world is evolving rapidly, making it more challenging than ever to attract and hold onto talented employees, particularly senior management. Here are some strategies that might be beneficial, and these require thoughtful conversations: Secure key talent with a Deferred Compensation Plan. Establish a “Split-Dollar” insurance program for your executives. Consider a creative match for […]

Even for today’s most financially savvy retirees, the journey to retirement can be much like navigating a labyrinthine maze. With a multitude of financial instruments, ever-changing regulations, and an unpredictable economic landscape, plotting a course to a secure retirement can seem daunting. Enter the Retirement Income Specialist, your compass in this intricate terrain, ensuring you […]

In this episode, Elliot Kallen brings on Laurie Barkman to discuss the intricate journey every entrepreneur faces: the path from birthing a business idea to the emotional and pragmatic challenges of selling and transitioning into retirement. They discuss the essential role of an advisor, the hazards of not being adequately prepared for transitions, and the […]

Whether we realize it or not, the roles we play in life often shape critical aspects of our identities and therefore have a significant effect on our “self-regard” – meaning our overall sense of self-worth and self-esteem, which can run along a continuum of positive to negative. With a high level of positive self-regard, we… […]

I remember the days when creating a financial plan was a cumbersome process, involving countless hours of assembling paperwork and collaborating with individuals who input information without truly understanding who you were. Once this phase was complete, the plan was handed off to an advisor. Typically, such plans, spanning about a hundred pages, would just […]

October is a pivotal month for companies as it marks the onset of open enrollment periods for employee benefits for the coming year. It’s a time when employees assess and modify their benefit selections, making it an optimal time for employers to reevaluate and refine their 401(k) offerings. By focusing on diversity and quality in […]

Investors today are increasingly anxious about the equity and bond markets. Can we blame them, given the constant barrage of information from 24/7 news outlets such as Fox Business, CNBC, local radio, TV, and print publications? It’s not uncommon for morning commentators from Fox Business and CNBC to be completely at odds with their afternoon […]

As our world becomes increasingly characterized by rapid financial evolution, the realm of private equity and hedge products has become a hotspot for accredited investors. But why does this domain capture such attention? And how does it offer opportunities that often eclipse traditional investment avenues? The Exclusivity of Private Equity Private equity (PE) is an […]

I have never seen so much confusion and negative conversation about any financial product in my 30 years of being a Financial Advisor–the market-based annuity. This article is meant to shed some light on when an annuity could work for your retirement plan while also addressing its downsides.  Given the hundreds of annuities available to […]