Advisor Education & Training Center
Indexed Universal Life Protection
How Recent Tax Legislation Can Be Applied Strategically in Business Planning
⏲ 6 min read ⏲Major tax legislation creates planning opportunities beyond deductions. Businesses that understand the implications can position themselves more effectively.
Planning Ahead for an Inheritance That Hasn’t Arrived Yet
⏲ 4 min read ⏲ Projected inheritances create planning opportunities—and risks. Coordinating expectations early helps avoid surprises and inefficiencies later.
A Multi-Purpose Planning Tool That Solves More Than One Problem at a Time
⏲ 4 min read ⏲ Some strategies earn their place because they address multiple planning needs simultaneously. Understanding when a single solution can replace several moving parts simplifies planning and improves outcomes.
Flexible Funding Approaches That Keep ILITs From Becoming a Burden
⏲ 4 min read ⏲ Rigid funding structures can undermine even well-designed ILITs. Flexibility in premium strategy helps preserve long-term success and family harmony
When Business Insurance Stops Matching the Business It Protects
⏲ 4 min read ⏲ As businesses grow, insurance strategies often stay frozen. Periodic review ensures coverage evolves alongside valuation, ownership structure, and risk exposure.
A Little-Known Estate Tax Planning Opportunity for Foreign Nationals
⏲ 3 min read ⏲ Foreign nationals face unique estate tax exposure in the U.S. Certain planning structures can dramatically reduce that risk when implemented correctly.
Why Estate Planning Is Evolving Again—and What Advisors Need to Rethink
⏲ 4 min read ⏲ Estate planning isn’t just reacting to tax law changes. New tools and client expectations are reshaping how advisors structure flexibility, liquidity, and long-term control.
Has Product “Style Drift” Changed How Indexed UL Should Be Evaluated
⏲ 6 min read ⏲ As indexed UL products evolve, their risk and reward profiles can shift. Advisors need to understand how style drift affects long-term expectations and suitability.
The Buy-Sell Cost Basis Problem Most Owners Don’t See Coming
⏲ 5 min read ⏲ Cost basis issues can quietly undermine buy-sell plans. Proactive design helps prevent unintended tax consequences at the worst possible time.
How a Split Annuity Strategy Reshaped Outcomes in a Real-World Case
⏲ 2 min read ⏲ Split annuity designs can produce unexpected leverage when applied correctly. This case study illustrates how structure—not timing—drove results.
How to Use Life Insurance to Rescue Clients From Punishing Bank Loan Rates
⏲ 5 min read ⏲ Commercial loan terms have gotten brutal. Show clients how policy assets can be used to restructure debt, reduce financing costs, and regain liquidity control.
How to Fix Executive Benefit Gaps and Retain Top Talent Without Overhauling the Whole Plan
⏲ 3 min read ⏲ Top performers expect more robust benefits. Learn how to plug holes using targeted, high-impact strategies.
