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A Professionals Guide to Ethical Decision Making (CE)
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Life/Health: 3
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$0.00
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| DOES NOT MEET THE CFP BOARD OR CALIFORNIA ETHICS REQUIREMENT.
This course will provide an overview of the characteristics of ethics and professionalism. Topics included are the standards by which a professional should be judged and a study of ethics on its philosophical and compliance levels. FL Agents: Eligible License CE9900 Generic Life/Health and Variable | Advanced |
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Advanced Asset Allocation Strategies (CE)
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General: 3
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$0.00
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| Establishing an appropriate asset mix is a dynamic process and it plays a key role in determining a portfolio's overall risk and return. As such, a portfolio's asset mix should reflect the client's goals at any point in time. There are a few different strategies for establishing asset allocations. This course will review the key models and help the financial advisor develop an asset allocation strategy that is appropriate given the individual client's needs.
* This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. Florida Agents: Eligible License CE 9901 - Generic Life and General Lines | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 85959 |
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Annuities Essentials (CE)
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General: 15
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$0.00
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| The CE credits for this course do not apply toward the 4-hour annuity training requirement.
Section I Objectives: Explain basic annuity terms, payout options, and benefits; the annuity's role in an aging America; annuity taxation; the three annuity types (fixed, variable, and equity-indexed (EIA)). Section II Objectives: Compare fixed, equity-indexed, and variable annuity features; advantages, disadvantages, and workings of each product type; and, common product features and calculation methods. Section III Objectives: Explore marketing and suitability choices; typical clients for fixed, variable, and equity-indexed annuities; "Annuity Advantage" uses (such as split annuities and control from the grave); legal and ethical considerations when determining suitability. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 46814 |
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Annuities Today (CE)
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General: 6
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$0.00
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| The CE credits for this course do not apply toward 4 hour annuity training requirement.
"This course is designed to introduce financial planners and insurance professionals to the world of annuities." It looks at the development and distribution of the product. It differentiates between fixed and variable annuities, immediate and deferred annuities, and flexible and single premium annuities. It also examines the marketing aspects of annuities and how insurers invest in this retirement vehicle; and finally, it examines current and past tax treatment of annuities. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 76562 |
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Anti-Money Laundering for Agents and Representatives: Overview, Detection and Prevention (CE)
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Life/Health: 1
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$0.00
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| This course is intended for producing agents and registered representatives, and is also suited for investment advisors, supervisors, or any financial service industry professional needing a basic understanding of industry rules regarding anti-money laundering, and how firms detect and prevent possible money laundering.
*This course is not Texas Classroom Equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 9900 - Generic Life/Health and Variable | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 91621 |
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Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and Ramifications (CE)
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General: 5
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$0.00
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| The objective of this course is to introduce broker dealer
employees to the federal laws and regulations that apply to money laundering, record keeping, and reporting. The course discusses some "red flags" that may indicate potential money laundering activities, as well as the penalties that can be imposed for violating federal money laundering laws. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 9901 - Generic Life and General Lines | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 45999 |
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Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and the Red Flag Rule (CE)
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General: 3
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$0.00
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| The objective of this course is to raise the awareness of anti-money laundering regulations so agents have the knowledge to prevent and detect money laundering. This knowledge will help ensure you and your employer do not become involved in investigations or scandals that could harm your reputation or risk your client relationships. After completing this course, agents will be able to understand anti-money laundering regulations including Know Your Customer, recognize suspicious activities, and protect yourself from the consequences of being linked in any way to money-laundering activities. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-16 - Life | Intermediate. IWI Eligible Credit: Taxes & Regulation. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 67594 |
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Anti-Money Laundering: Customer Identification Programs, Red Flags, Everyday Scenarios and Enforcement Cases (CE)
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General: 1
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$0.00
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| This course provides a brief review of the basics of illegal money laundering and the legislative measures adopted to combat money laundering in the US. The course covers requirements for a firm's AML and CIP programs with emphasis on real-world context. The course also discusses red flags that every representative should be aware of in their day-to-day dealings with customers and prospective customers, and with accounts. The course concludes with examples of enforcement cases that reinforce the concepts covered in the text. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 9900 - Generic Life/Health and Variable | Intermediate.
*This course is not Texas Classroom Equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE9900 Generic Life/Health/Var - Misc Other Subjects. IWI Eligible Credit: Taxes & Regulation. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 92287 |
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Disability Income Insurance (CE)
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General: 12
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$0.00
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| This course is intended for producers and supervisors that market and sell insurance products to consumers.
This course provides a detailed review of the basics of disability insurance and addresses concerns related to individuals and businesses. Topics include the need for disability insurance, how the policies work and how they are issued. Broad issues of a policy such as underwriting, defining a disability and riders will be covered. Several case studies provide excellent examples of issuing the most applicable policies. A representative will be provided with advanced sales solutions to help their clients plan a sound future. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. |
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Disability Insurance (CE)
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General: 3
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$0.00
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| Disability insurance insured incomes in the event a wage earner is unable to work due to an illness or injury that occurs outside of the work environment. This course takes an active view of the various types of disability insurance coverages available, by using real life scenarios, examples and case studies. Employees with eligible disabilities may require the use of short-term, long-term or Social Security Disability benefits or a combination of these options. Business disability policies are covered to ensure a comprehensive look at everything from coverage options to disability fraud by the less obvious. FL Agents: Eligible License 9900 Generic Life/Health/Variable - Misc Subjects | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 96486 |
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Effects of Market Uncertainty on Retirement Planning (CE)
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General: 8
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$0.00
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| This course will help the students understand the psychological and financial impact that market volatility has on consumers and on the retirement planning process. It discusses how variable products can provide tools and solutions to mitigate the effects of market uncertainty on retirement portfolios. Asset allocation, dollar cost averaging, guaranteed living benefits and other ideas will be discussed as they relate to long-term retirement planning under all types of market conditions. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 46032 |
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Equity Indexed Annuities (CE)
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General: 4
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$0.00
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| In offering a look at some of the unique options annuities offer, Equity Indexed Annuities will help financial professionals gain a comfort level when discussing the product with suitable clients. The course also covers the role of fixed annuities in retirement planning as well as a look at the evolution of indexed products. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. |
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Estate Planning (CE)
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General: 4
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$0.00
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| Estate planning is the process in which consideration is given to accumulating and allocating income and assets for the purpose of creating a better quality of life for an individual and others during life and for their heirs after death. To achieve the goals sought by estate planning, the accumulation and retention of income and assets must be accomplished by avoiding the severe impact of income, estate and gift taxes, as well as ensuring the desired disposition of assets at death. This course will provide you an understanding of the key components of estate planning to allow you to create the appropriate financial plan for your client. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 9900 - Generic Life/Health and Variable | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 86019 |
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Ethical Considerations for Life and Death (CE)
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Life/Health: 17
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$0.00
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| On completing this course, producers will understand the importance of integrating insurance products into the lives of clients and helping them with investing as part of their financial strategy, planning, and preparation for their futures. Agents will see how personal and professional ethics and ethical practices help agents reach their goals with integrity, as well as review continuing education requirements, new state laws, new federal laws and Acts introduced, which influence the insurance industry. Producers will learn the standards and requirements they are to uphold and how to successfully implement these standards and requirements when dealing with clients and insurance companies. This course will allow producers to create a personal and professional code of ethics they can follow in every aspect of their personal and professional business. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 100339 |
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Ethical Issues Facing the Financial Services Industry (CE)
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Ethics: 1
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$0.00
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| This course is appropriate for anyone working in the financial services industry. It begins with a look at ethical issues facing the industry, and briefly defines ethical standards and why they are important. The course then gives an overview of the regulatory requirements from FINRA and the SEC that are designed to promote ethical standards and provides examples of recent charges. The course concludes with the understanding that rules and regulations alone are not enough to ensure ethical behavior. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 116308 |
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Ethics and the Insurance Industry (CE)
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General: 9
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$0.00
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| This course includes an overview of a variety of topics related to state and federal laws, including unfair trade, sales, underwriting and claims practices, false or misleading advertisements, privacy protection acts, fraud awareness and many other topics. These topics will provide all agents with a firm understanding of what it means to use ethical decision making and how it will help them be a better agent and person. |
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Fixed & Variable Annuities vs Mutual Funds (CE)
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General: 8
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$0.00
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| This course compares and contrasts fixed annuities, variable annuities, and mutual funds. It describes each type of product and the reason why people buy them. The course also offers an in-depth analysis of variable annuities and mutual funds including advantages of each and a comparison of performance. This course assumes a basic knowledge of annuities and mutual funds and, as a result, is designated an intermediate difficulty level. FL Agents: Eligible License 9CE 2-14 - Life and Variable Annuity | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 45996 |
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Income Planning for Retirement (CE)
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General: 4
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$0.00
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| The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the need for planning for retirement income needs as a part of the financial planning process. The topics covered include the need for planning, asset allocation, annuitization, and payout options available. The course concludes with an enumeration of the steps that need to be taken to plan for retirement income, including a detailed case study. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. |
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Introduction to Individual Retirement Accounts (CE)
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Life/Health: 1
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$0.00
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| This course provides an overview of individual retirement accounts including traditional and Roth IRAs, eligibility, funding, distribution, and taxation. It also discusses RIA rollovers from qualified plans, and the DOL's new rule to expand the definition of a fiduciary to those who recommend such rollovers or otherwise work with IRA clients. FL Agents: Eligible License 9900 Generic Life/Health/Variable - Misc Subjects | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 98252 |
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Life Insurance Today (CE)
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General: 30
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$0.00
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| This course takes a comprehensive look at life insurance and how it can be a means of attaining financial security during life and after death. It explains the many applications of life insurance products and how their flexibility allows them to cover a wide range of clients' needs. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 66885 |
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Planning for Senior Needs (CE)
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General: 5
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$0.00
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| In 2011 the Baby Boomer Generation began turning 65. Those who have not reached this hallmark age are all in their 50s. This generation is the largest of the U.S. population. The growth of this senior population is unlike anything our country has seen. Unfortunately, it is going to come at great expense.
The purpose of senior needs planning is to identify and fund a specific and comfortable amount of net annual retirement income. This course is designed to help financial professionals understand the various risks and challenges today's retirees face and teaches you how to develop a plan for your clients so they may sustain their lifestyles throughout retirement. Due to the prerequisite of a thorough understanding of all available investment vehicles, this course is designated as Intermediate
*This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-18 - Life and Health | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 83757 |
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Principles of Asset Allocation (CE)
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General: 4
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$0.00
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| This course provides an understanding of the concepts of asset allocation and its importance in financial planning. The topics covered include the definitions of asset allocation and asset classes, the concepts of risk and how they relate to the asset allocation process, and a discussion of the client information that is needed to properly allocate the client assets. |
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Retirement Planning (CE)
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General: 6
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$0.00
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| This course will familiarize the participant with the growing financial needs of retirement and the need for saving and investing for retirement. Subjects in the course include calculating income needs for retirees, future value of money and retirement spending. The participant will learn about different sources of retirement income including fixed and variable annuities in addition to various types of retirement income savings tools. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-16 - Life | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 46037 |
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Retirement Planning and Annuities (CE)
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General: 8
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$0.00
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| Planning for Retirement can involve multitudes of subjects. The more people are educated on the value of annuities, the more they will want this product. One of the last things on young couples' minds is retirement planning. Couples may think about who would care for their children if they died. They may have had a will drawn up to protect their property for their heirs. Providing an income for their retirement, however, seems to be the last to be planned. The earlier a young couple plans for their retirement, the more their retirement will be free from financial anxieties. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-14 - Life and Variable Annuity | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 74355 |
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Section 529 Plans (CE)
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General: 6
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$0.00
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| This course is intended for registered representatives and supervisors working in the business of providing investment advice to clients, specifically those involved with the sale of products, the servicing of these products, or providing recommendations or guidance to clients setting money aside for college tuition. This course begins by reviewing current college tuition costs and the increases that are being forecast for the future. The course then discusses the growth that has been seen in Section 529 Plans since their inception and explores the multitude of options available for investors to save for college. The final section of the course provides representatives with an overview of Section 529 Plans and IRC taxation rules. This course aims to educate representatives on the importance of saving for college tuition and the role that 529 plans can have in preparing for the expense of college. The topics covered include the benefits of utilizing 529 plans and the regulations involved with the plans. The variations among states regarding features, limits, and options are also covered. |
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Social Security and Retirement Planning (CE)
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General: 20
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$0.00
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| This course is designed to explore the relationship between Social Security benefits that are available to workers and their families and retirement planning. The understanding of retirement at the center of our discussion will be the same as what is typically understood by retirement when business owners engage in buy-sell and business succession planning discussions. The course will begin with an exploration of background information, the purpose of which is to shed light on the history of social welfare efforts that led, both directly and indirectly to the enactment of the Social Security Act. This will provide a broad context in which to consider Social Security in the discussions of the three major benefits most closely and almost universally associated with Social Security: Social Security Disability income Benefits, Social Security Retirement Income Benefits, and Medicare. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 118729 |
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Strategic Retirement Planning (CE)
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General: 15.5
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$0.00
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| Most people want to continue to live in retirement as they did while working. Long-term financial and retirement security is a work in progress. This course will provide a holistic view of retirement planning as a lifelong pursuit for clients and the strategies, techniques and products available to make this a successful endeavor. It begins with what individuals can do to plan for retirement outside of their employment, followed by planning opportunities within their employment, as well as opportunities for those who might also be business owners. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 115261 |
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Structure and Suitability of Equity Indexed Annuities (CE)
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General: 1
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$0.00
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| This course is intended for annuity licensed registered representatives who may recommend annuity products, and the registered principals who supervise them. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 9900 - Generic Life/Health and Variable | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 93925 |
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Suitability of Variable Annuity Products (CE)
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General: 8
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$0.00
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| If you complete this course for Nebraska CE Credit: You may only receive credit for one of Quest's suitability courses per compliance period. We will consider the foundation for suitability (NASD Rule 2310) with respect to its admonition to know the customer and the product. In addition, we will briefly discuss the general characteristics of the various classes of investment products. Following the brief introduction to suitability, the course will focus on the special suitability issues that apply to variable annuities. *This course is not eligible for state annuity credit FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-19 - Variable Annuity | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 46040 |
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Suitability of Variable Life Insurance (CE)
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General: 8
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$0.00
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| If you complete this course for Nebraska CE Credit: You may only receive credit for one of Quest's suitability courses per compliance period. We will consider the foundation for suitability (NASD Rule 2310) with respect to its admonition to know the customer and the product. In addition, we will briefly discuss the general characteristics of the various classes of investment products. At the conclusion of the course, the registered representative will have a basic understanding of variable products and the factors that need to be considered in their suitable recommendation. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-16 - Life | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 46041 |
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Suitability of Variable Products (CE)
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General: 12
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$0.00
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| If you complete this course for Nebraska CE Credit: You may only receive credit for one of Quest's suitability courses per compliance period. We will consider the foundation for suitability (FINRA Rule 2111) with respect to its admonition to know the customer and the product. In addition, we will briefly discuss the general characteristics of the various classes of investment products. Following the brief introduction to suitability, the course will focus on the special suitability issues that apply to variable life insurance. At the conclusion, the registered representative will have a basic understanding of variable products and the factors that need to be considered in its suitable recommendation. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-14 - Life and Variable Annuity | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 46042 |
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The Truth About Variable Annuities (CE)
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General: 6
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$0.00
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| An in-depth look at the structure of variable annuities and a balanced discussion of the common media comments surrounding them such as "too expensive", "death benefit not useful", "not suitable for IRAs and qualified plans" and "no tax advantages over mutual funds." In addition, this course describes the structure of variable annuities and gives additional retirement planning uses for variable annuities such as decreasing the impact of the Social Security benefit tax and utilizing variable annuities in charitable remainder trusts and NIMCRUTS. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-14 - Life and Variable Annuity | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 45997 |
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Understanding Annuities (CE)
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General: 12
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$0.00
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| This course consists of four primary topics relating to the design and structure of an annuity. The subjects covered include the parties to the annuity contract, the contract provisions, benefit payments and owner-driven versus annuity-driven contracts. * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-14 - Life and Variable Annuity | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 46043 |
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Understanding IRA Annuities (CE)
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General: 15
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$0.00
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| The connection between IRAs and insurance may not seem obvious and some may believe that IRAs have nothing to do with insurance. In fact, the majority of annuity assets, which are insurance products, are held as IRAs and there is even a section of the tax code specific to IRA annuities. For insurance professionals, it is essential that they understand the rules around IRA annuities when considering them or positioning them for a client. This course examines the rules governing annuities when owned through traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLEs. With respect to traditional IRA annuities, the course considers the issues of eligibility, contribution limits, and how annuities are held. Tax treatment of traditional IRA annuity funds is discussed, including the treatment of contributions, accumulations, transfers, and distributions. The premature distribution penalties and its exceptions are addressed. Roth IRA annuities, created by TRA'97, are discussed, including eligibility, contribution limits, and distributions. Conversions from traditional to Roth IRAs are examined and the tax consequences are discussed. The increased limits authorized by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 are addressed and the age 50+ catch-up provisions are explained. |
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Understanding IRAs (CE)
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General: 16
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$0.00
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| As an investment professional, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are a natural place to start helping your clients with retirement planning. The IRA is a powerful tax-advantaged investing tool that helps clients retire in dignity. There are several types of IRAs as of 2020: traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs. This series gives you a better understanding of IRA types and some of the decisions your clients may face in planning for retirement. This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 61675 |
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Understanding the Types of Annuities (CE)
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General: 1
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$0.00
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| This course is intended for registered representatives involved in the recommendation, sale and/or servicing of annuity products, and for supervisors of such representatives. This course discusses types of annuities, their benefits and risks, suitability considerations, and the importance of understanding ownership structures.
*This course is not Texas Classroom Equivalent. FL Agents: Eligible License 9900 - Generic Life/Health/Variable - Misc Subjects | Intermediate. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 92563 |
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Variable Universal Life I (CE)
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General: 12
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$0.00
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| This course examines the conditions (economic, legislative and other) that gave impetus to the development of the variable universal life (VUL) products. It also discusses the ways in which it is similar to and different from variable life and universal life insurance. Finally, and most importantly, we will look closely at the features of the product. FL Agents: Eligible License CE 2-16 - Life | Advanced. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID: 46044 |
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Variable Universal Life II (CE)
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General: 4
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$0.00
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| Building from Variable Universal Life Insurance I that variable universal life insurance (VUL) combines the flexibility of universal life insurance (UL) with the policyowner ability to direct the investment of cash values that is a hallmark of variable life insurance (VLI). * This course is not Texas classroom equivalent. |
