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Demystifying Annuities: Navigating Myths, Avoiding Mistakes, and Rebuilding Trust 1 Credit

Dec 06, 2024, 01:00 PM ET

Demystifying Annuities: Navigating Myths, Avoiding Mistakes, and Rebuilding Trust 1 Credit

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Dec 06, 2024, 01:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Gain insight into the fundamentals of annuities, their types, and operational mechanisms.
  • Debunk widespread misconceptions about annuities, clarifying accurate information from misconceptions.
  • Identify potential errors individuals make when dealing with annuities and learn strategies to prevent them.
  • Examine the financial implications of annuities, including associated charges and expenses, and methods to assess their overall value.
  • Analyze annuities to suit individual financial objectives and lifestyle preferences within the broader retirement strategy.
  • Integrate annuities effectively into retirement planning through transparent communication and practical real-life examples.

Course Overview

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of annuities and take control of your financial future? Annuities can provide valuable benefits alongside traditional retirement accounts, offering features like guaranteed income and death benefits, while dispelling myths about costs and accessibility.

This CPE Course demystifies annuities and tackles the myths, mistakes, and mistrust surrounding these financial instruments. Join us for an eye-opening session where we unravel common misconceptions, provide insights into potential pitfalls, and work towards rebuilding trust in the world of annuities. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning your financial journey, this webinar will empower you to make informed decisions about incorporating annuities into your retirement strategy.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain clarity on annuities, debunk myths, avoid common mistakes, and rebuild trust in these financial instruments. Register now and empower yourself to make informed decisions that align with your financial goals and aspirations. 

Major Topics Covered:

  • Why Consider an Annuity?
  • Types of Annuities
  • Choosing the Right Annuity
  • The Power of Guaranteed Income in Retirement
  • Tax Advantages of Annuities
  • Questions to ask before Buying Annuities

Join this CPE Course and explore the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding annuities, empowering you to make better decisions about your financial and retirement plan.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

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License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332208) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 1 CE Approved
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332208) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 1 CE Approved
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332208) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 1 CE Approved
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 326789) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024) 1 CE Approved
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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Dr. Drew Stevens founder of Wisdom to Wealth, works with individuals that grapple with finances and transforms them into wealthy professionals with the liquidity and lifestyle they desire to live with profound longevity to create a legacy. He specializes in coordinating Social Security and retirement income benefits. Drew holds the industry's most prestigious designation: NSSA© - National Social Security Advisor.

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Steve Gentry, CPA (US)
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This presentation provides good background information on annuities in terms of helping to determine which type of annuity is best for the individual.

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This webinar answered a lot of questions I have when I hear: DON’T ENCOURAGE CLIENT TO INVEST IN ANNUITIES! Interesting topic and engaging speaker.

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