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Presented by: Shelby J. Smith, Ph.D.
Training/Service/Support by: 401k Marketing
SecurePlus VIP: A Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA) Exclusively for 401(k) Plans
Overview
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An FIA* Exclusively for 401(k) Plans
Unique Features:• Takes bi-weekly contributions/transfers/employer matches• Daily valuation, on-line enrollment & management• Competitive administrative costs • Guaranteed** Lifetime Income Rider: ages 25-75
Differences:• FIA only for 401(k) Plans• Level commissions – paid on Accumulation Value• Administered same as traditional 401(k) option• Portable if employee separates from employer
*Policy Form No. 8891(0910), along with Rider Form No. 7965, 7966, or state variations thereof. Not approved in all states.
**Guarantees are dependent on the claims paying ability of the issuing Company
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Level Commissions! Why?
• Comprehensive disclosure of 401(k) fees required in 2012*• ERISA: fiduciaries must assure “reasonable” fees are paid• Plan-Level & investment fees disclosure required by 8/31/2012• Participant-Level fees & charges disclosure required by 11/14/2012• All fees & charges must be disclosed & regardless of who pays• Product providers, managers & administrators cannot “hide fees”• “Revenue sharing” must now be disclosed by all 401(k) service providers
• Commissions on additions, transfers & “roll-ins”• Level commission on accumulation value is:
• Year 1: 0.80% paid as premium received• Subsequent Years: 0.20% paid quarterly
*DOL: ERISA Section, 401(k) Final Rule Fact Sheet 2/2012: 29CFR Part 2550, Section 408(b)(2)and ERISA Section 404(a)(1)(A) & (B).
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Commission Example
401(k) has the following characteristics:• 40 employees participate & 70% over age 55• Total Plan assets are $4,000,000
Assumptions• 55+ employees transfer 50% of their money ($1,400,000)• Bi-weekly contributions to annuity are $20,000• Growth is only 3% annually (employee count & participation assumed static)
Commissions paid on Accumulation Value of FIAs in 401(k)
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*Previous years’ transfers paid quarterly **Current years’ additions paid 0.8% as received & prior years paid quarterly in arrears
Transfers Bi-weekly Total Other
Year 1 $11,200 $3,840 $15,040 Rollovers ?
Year 2 $11,536* $3,955** $15,491 Referrals ?
------ NQ money ?
Year 10 $14,613* $5,010** $19,623 Other 401(k)s ?
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Other Commission Possibilities…
• Who’s likely to know retirement or separation plans in advance?• Rollovers to IRA – consolidation of IRA accounts• Routine employee meetings could foster credibility and add-on sales potential
• Possible opportunities outside the 401(k)• Other qualified money like IRA• Non-qualified money• Life insurance, LTC, disability, etc.• Buy-sell agreements, business continuation & more• Non-annuity investments (must be securities licensed or RIA/IAR)• Estate planning
• Potential for Referrals• Spouses, relatives, friends & associates• Other employer plans from owners/executives
REGULAR SERVICE MEETINGS WITH PLANPARTICIPANTS RECOMMENED
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Why Employees Might Choose FIA
• No decrease of existing 401(k) options• Risk averse or approaching retirement
• Upside potential without market downside losses• Predictable growth of income account via roll up rate• Fixed rate option & choice of indexing methods• Accumulation Value: can only go up or sideways, never down*
• Guaranteed** Lifetime Income Rider (“GLIR”)• Can exercise GLIR option OR take lump-sum – flexibility• Withdrawals for emergencies – income may be reduced• Flexible, safe and understandable
*Assuming there were no withdrawals**Guarantees are dependent on the claims paying ability of the issuing Company
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Why Employers Might Add FIA to 401(k)
• Appropriate for some employee• Risk averse• If approaching retirement
• Competitive fees and traditional 401(k) administration• Employer money vesting schedule unchanged• Owners/executives probably participate in 401(k)• No need to decrease other 401(k) choices• Optional Guaranteed* Lifetime Income Rider available**• Reduces distractions when
• Markets meltdown or interest rates plummet• Company’s stock price decreases
*Guarantees are dependent on the claims paying ability of the issuing Company**Ages 25 to 75 only, not approved in all states
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Who is the Insurance Company
• Life Insurance Company of the Southwest• (Rating current as of 10/27/2012)• A.M. Best: A (Excellent)• S&P: A (Strong)• Moody’s: A2 (Good)
• About National Life:• A Fortune 1000 company serving 840,000 customers• Founded in 1848• FIAs since 1996 (first to issue flex FIA)• LIMRA* recognized: #1 provider of FIAs for employer plans
Source: www.nationallifegroup.com*LIMRA, U.S. Individual Annuities Executive Summary – Second Quarter 2011
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Administration by ExpertPlans
• Technology innovator & 401(k) Plan leader• Private label sites: advisor, employer & employee• Thousands of 401(k) Plans with billions in assets• Flexibility: new, existing, small, large, conversion, etc.• Investments: MF, ETF, managed and now FIAs• Cost effective, competitive, qualified & experienced• Dedicated experts to assist advisors with 401(k)s• 401(k) proposal prepared for advisors & employers
Source: www.expertplan.com
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FIA* Exclusively for 401(k) Market
• SecurePlus VIP – Value & Income Plan• Features & benefits
• Traditional FIA features• 10-Year withdrawal penalty from initial premium date• Issue ages: 25-75• Flex premiums** accepted
• No commissions for single accounts over $1 million
*Policy Form No. 8891(0910), along with Rider Form No. 7965, 7966, or state variations thereof. Not approved in all states.**Minimum monthly amount is $100.
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The Market & Why Now?
The Market*•Roughly 450,000 plans•Size: very small (1 participant) to millions•50+ ages own majority of plan assets•Participating employees: about 50 million•401(k) assets: $3.1 trillion (12.2011)
Why Now?•Recent market volatility & aging workforce•Greatest fear of retirees is outliving money** •Guaranteed lifetime income viewed favorably**•Potential impact of mandated fee disclosures*Source: 2012 Investment Company Fact Book, 52nd Edition, Chapter 7**Source: Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Poll released June 2010 & Harris Interactivepoll conducted 9/2012 for Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement & Research
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Opportunity of 401(k) Market
• Fish with a net NOT a single line• The “Ultimate Protection” annuity• An ideal potential practice builder• Trillions of assets & millions of employees• Add-on and linked sales opportunities• Demographics changing & economic future uncertain• Addresses a worry retirees fear greater than death*
• Guaranteed** lifetime income from FIA• Accumulation value can go only up or sideways – never down• Predictable, reliable & flexible
• New opportunity – an FIA designed exclusively for 401(k) market• Fee disclosures opens door for “change”*Source: Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Poll released June 2010**Dependent on the claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company
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How Do You Participate?
• Call Help Desk at 877.319.2078 • Meet qualifications & get appointed with LSW• Training: marketing/product/implementation/administration• Work with ExpertPlans to create an “advisor’s” website• Develop a prospecting strategy
• Identify businesses or find others with connections• Obtain 401(k) employer data from 401k Marketing• Do a direct mailer through 401k Marketing• Sponsor 401(k) workshops for employers• Print, web, radio, etc. advertisements
*Advertisements & promotional materials must be compliance approved before us
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What are the Hurdles?
• Longer sales cycle
• Your marketing company may not offer program
• Must learn 401(k) market & dealing with businesses
• Level commission is only option
• Securities licensed/registered required
• Follow up service & support is required & critical
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What are the Opportunities?
• Working with groups
• Including 401(k) plans in your practice
• Recurring commission potential
• Potential opportunity for new business outside 401(k)
• Create your own “Solo-401(k)”
• Learn FIA/401(k) market before your competitors
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Summary
• FIAs for 401(k) plans: A unique opportunity
• 401k Marketing help & assistance
• Training by 401k Marketing
• Market is huge and new opportunities available
• Sales/commission potentials are great & continuous
• Securities licensed/registered required
• Limited availability currently
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Questions?
Call Desk at 401k Marketing at 877.319.2078 for details and ask for Andy Alvis, Celeste DuPrez or Rebecca Brundage
e-Mail your questions to [email protected]
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