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Annuities for Today's Investor, 1st Edition, 3rd Revision

Topic

General Principles of Financial Planning

Program ID

196846

Hours

3

Format

Self-Study / Traditional course (50+minutes)

Complexity

Overview

Description

Learn how annuities can satisfy client investment goals. This course discusses the features of annuities and where they belong within the range of retirement saving and distribution options that are available to clients. The course links annuity features to the sales process.

Learning Objectives

Learning objective 1: Explain the characteristics of an annuity including contribution and distribution options and differentiating between immediate and deferred annuities. Learning objective 2: Compare and contrast annuities (fixed and variable) with other investment alternatives, including an analysis of costs, contract terms, and taxation. Learning objective 3: Recommend an annuity that is suitable for a client's needs.