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Tier One Interview: Samita "Sam" Malik
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to Samita "Sam" Malik, Chief Insurance Officer, Arta Finance . The pair discuss Sam's path from...
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Tier One: Cash Value Clarity - Decoding Whole Life Insurance for Affluent Clients
For affluent clients and institutions considering life insurance options, whole life insurance may or may not be a perfect fit.
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Tier One: In the Blink of an Eye - Life Insurance Underwriting has Become a lot Faster
The days when purchasing a life insurance policy required an invasive medical exam are mostly in the rear view mirror.
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Tier One Interview: Eleanor Johnson
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to Founding Principal, Highland Capital Brokerage.
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Tier One: A Fresh Look at Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI)
Half of our individual client engagement involves PPLI, so we thought it was time to cover the basics.
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Tier One Interview: Sam Jacobs
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to Sam Jacobs, Senior Vice President, Executive Planning, Gallagher.
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Tier One Interview: Matthew E. Schiff
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to Matthew E. Schiff, CLU, ChFC, WMCP, Founder, Schiff Executive Benefits.
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Tier One: Charitable Remainder Trusts & Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
A Charitable Remainder Trust may help you avoid capital gains taxes and provide a significant income tax deduction.
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Tier One: How Life Insurance Benefits Younger Affluent Clients
For younger affluent clients, one essential tool to help secure a financial future that should not be overlooked is life insurance.
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Tier One Interview: Eric Eklund
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to Eric Eklund, Esq., Chief Operating Officer & Founding Partner, The Ridgeback Group.
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Tier One Interview: Susan Kasser
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to Susan Kasser, Head of Private Debt, Neuberger Berman.
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Tier One: Split-Dollar Arrangements Rule
Split-dollar life insurance offers a wide range of versatile applications that can benefit both employers and individuals.
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Tier One Interview: Seth Wasserman
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to CEO & President, Three Points Insurance Design, LLC.
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Tier One Interview: David Kleinhandler
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to David Kleinhandler, Founder and CEO of Optifino.
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Tier One: What is a Trust Protector?
Committing to trust terms that endure for generations can be daunting. A Trust Protector may be the answer.
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Tier One Interview: Tammy Marlotte
This month we talk to an industry expert to learn about technology and AI in life insurance underwriting and where the future may lead.
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Tier One: Executive Compensation Program Considerations for Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations are turning to a number of life insurance-based solutions for their executive compensation needs.
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Tier One Interview: David Herrig
This month, our CEO, Jay Judas, talks to David Herrig, Senior Vice President, Firm Development, Lion Street, Inc.
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Tier One: Your Quick Guide to Corporate Owned Life Insurance
In the life insurance industry, the acronym “COLI” is a catch-all that can mean several types of corporate-owned life insurance.
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Tier One Interview: Deborah Stavis
This month, our CEO, Jay C. Judas, sits down with Deborah Stavis, CFP®, Founder & CEO of Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions. The pair...
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