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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.


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.


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...


Tier One: Going Pro with PPVA
Professional athletes often find themselves in a unique financial situation, with substantial earnings over a relatively short career...


Tier One Interview: Kevin Murphy
This month, Jay chatted with Kevin Murphy, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Provenio Capital. The pair discuss the intersection...


Tier One: Leaving Canada? Meeting Tax Requirements and Buying Life Insurance When You Depart
We are increasingly engaged to help plan the acquisition of life insurance for affluent Canadian tax residents who are planning to emigrate


Tier One: Do Not Forget to Position Cash Value Life Insurance as a Contingent Asset Class in a Diversified Investment Portfolio
Those who have purchased, or are considering purchasing, a large cash value life insurance policy should treat the policy as an asset class


Tier One Interview: Jane Riley
This month, Jay chatted with Jane Riley, Chief Compliance Officer at The Leaders Group.


Tier One: Remembering to Switch the Death Benefit Option to Optimize Cash Value Accumulation
“You are all set, Mr. Smith, with your variable universal life policy that you will be funding for the next ten years. The cash value...


Tier One Interview: Kristi Barens
This month, Jay chatted with Kristi Barens, Principal at Mullin Barens Sanford Financial & Insurance Services.


Tier One Interview: Steve Parrish
This month Jay connected with Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP®, Co-Director of The Retirement Income Center at the American...


Tier One: What You Need to Know About the Gift Tax
When it comes to substantial gifts, there may significant tax implications to consider.


Tier One: Intergenerational Split-Dollar Planning - A Solution for Trust Illiquidity
Split-dollar may provide an approach to address liquidity concerns while optimizing the benefits of life insurance.


Tier One Interview: Michael Babikian
This month Jay connected with Michael Babikian, CEO of First Financial Resources (FFR). FFR has become recognized as the only...


Tier One Interview: Allison Hoyt
This month, Jay sits down with Allison Hoyt, JD,CLU, TEP, Technical Director, Advanced Consulting Group, Nationwide. The pair discuss...


Tier One: Understanding IRS Notice 2023-62 - Life Insurance and Wealth Replacement under SECURE Act
Many affluent individuals may never need to touch their qualified plan balances. Prior to the SECURE Act, there was a way to stretch a...


Tier One: Make Short Term, Long Term
As a life insurance expert, I often get asked about convertible term life insurance. It's a popular option for those who want to have...


Tier One Interview: Michael Konialian
We sit down with Michael Konialian, Co-Founder & CEO of Modern Life, to talk starting an running a tech-enabled brokerage.


Tier One Interview: Dakota Brizendine
Jay talks to Dakota Brizedine, Managing Director and Head of New Org at Commonwealth Financial Group.


Tier One: Insurance LLCs - An Effective Tool for Business Succession Planning
An explanation of life insurance LLCS for use in business succession planning.
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