Insured Retirement Institute

Variable annuities getting more variable

By Maria Wood | May 20, 2013

IRI panelists: Change was a constant in the variable annuity world in 2012.

Advisors find retirement income planning a challenge

By Warren S. Hersch | May 17, 2013

Four in 10 financial advisors say having retirement income discussions with clients is very or somewhat challenging.

Help wanted: More advisors needed

By Maria Wood | May 17, 2013

The demand for financial planning advice grows as the cadre of advisors shrinks.

IRI Forum speaker: Investors hate the bull market

By Warren S. Hersch | May 16, 2013

Bull markets normally signify optimism about stock prices and the nation's economic outlook, but many investors today are running scared.

Training flagged as key to recruiting more female advisors

By Warren S. Hersch | May 6, 2013

Nearly three quarters of respondents (73 percent) say they would be more likely to pursue careers as financial professionals if on-the-job training were offered. A large majority also express heightened interest if training were available through local colleges and universities (64 percent).