Timothy Sumer

Qualified longevity annuity contracts (QLACs) use deferred income annuities. The IRS has granted a particularly favorable status to QLACs for the purpose of deferring required minimum distributions. The QLAC rules of engagement permit a qualified plan participant to use 25% of their qualified plan, not to exceed $125,000 ($250,000 for married couples) and defer distributions until age 85. The vast majority of qualified plans and retirement models will need to be reconfigured to accommodate the impact of adding QLACs to their overall planning strategies. The potential ramifications of deferring QLAC monies could have a profound effect, the result of which could be the reduction of taxes. Syndicated financial columnist and talk show host Steve Savant interviews nationally recognized annuity expert Mike McGlothlin, ChFC, CLU, CFP. This end of the year update highlights some of the industry's leading annuity product innovations and planning concepts into a five part series.

Indices continue to proliferate within the fixed indexed annuity market. Yes, choice is good for the client but it can create a complicated environment for the agent or advisor. Laurence Black, Founder of the Index Standard and Branislav Nikolic join us again to talk about how their company makes providing good advice easier. Links mentioned in the show: We create audio and video content for professionals who share a passion for advancing the retirement industry. Approximately 80% of our audience are top advisors or independent agents who help consumers plan for retirement. Approximately 10% work at carriers in product management, distribution, and compliance. Industry influencers account for approximately 10%. We want to help every independent agent be successful in explaining the benefits of annuities. And there are many. They can protect retirement nest eggs from market downturns. They can generate predictable income in retirement. They can even offer several benef