DigitalMasters June2021 Workbook
DigitalMasters June2021 Workbook
DigitalMasters June2021 Workbook
IUL Masters
Academy
Training Day 1
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Complete Programs
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Training
+ Coaching
Prospecting
+ Marketing
Software
+ Reports
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Why
IUL
Now?
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MAXIMIZE MINIMIZE
Areas Areas
We Can We Can Not
Control Control
Outcome Outcome
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Diversification
Market
AUM IUL
Income
Taxes
Annuity
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Power of Indexing
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The IUL
Sales
Story
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PAIN GAIN
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Wrong
Incomplete
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$380,000 18.40%
$360,000
$340,000
6.61%
$320,000 average 31.46%
$240,000 -4.38%
$220,000
11.96%
$200,000
$180,000 1.38%
13.69%
$160,000 32.39%
$140,000
$120,000 16.00%
15.79% 5.49%
$100,000 2.11%
15.06%
$80,000 -9.10% 10.88%4.91% 26.46%
-11.89% 28.68%
$60,000 -37.00%
-22.10%
$40,000
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Data used to create this chart was obtained from: Yahoo Finance GSPC Historical Prices, accessed 01/20/21.
Please note, it is not possible to invest directly into the S&P 500® Index; this measure is provided solely as a gauge of overall market
performance. Standard & Poor’s: “Standard & Poor’s®,” “S&P®,” and “S&P 500®” are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial
Services LLC (“S&P”). The historical performance of the S&P 500 is not intended as an indication of its future performance and is not guaranteed.
This chart is not intended to provide investment, tax or legal advice. Be sure to consult a qualified professional about your individual situation.
This chart does not take into account investment fees, so actual results may be different than depicted above.
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$360,000
$340,000
$320,000
6.06%
31.46%
average
$300,000
$280,000
annual return
$260,000 21.83%
$240,000 -4.38%
-26.15%
$220,000 11.96%
$200,000 1.38%
13.69%
$180,000
32.39%
$160,000
$140,000
$120,000 5.49%
16.00% 4.42%
15.79% 15.06% 2.11%
$100,000 average
$80,000 -9.10% 10.88%4.91% 26.46% annual return
-11.89% 28.68% -37.00%
$60,000 -22.10% (as of March 16, 2020)
$40,000
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Data used to create this chart was obtained from: Yahoo Finance GSPC Historical Prices, accessed 01/20/21.
Please note, it is not possible to invest directly into the S&P 500® Index; this measure is provided solely as a gauge of overall market
performance. Standard & Poor’s: “Standard & Poor’s®,” “S&P®,” and “S&P 500®” are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial
Services LLC (“S&P”). The historical performance of the S&P 500 is not intended as an indication of its future performance and is not guaranteed.
This chart is not intended to provide investment, tax or legal advice. Be sure to consult a qualified professional about your individual situation.
This chart does not take into account investment fees, so actual results may be different than depicted above.
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Chasing Security
12
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Rate
Source: U.S. Treasury – Treasury Yield Rates
10
0
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2017 2019 2020
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01/20/21. This information is not intended to provide any tax, legal or investment advice or provide the basis for any financial decisions.
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Chasing Security
Savings
Account1 0.05%
Money
Market 0.12%
Account1
1Rates taken from FDIC Weekly National Rates and Rate Caps https://www.fdic.gov/regulations/resources/rates - accessed 01/20/21. General statements on interest rates are referencing the
10-year treasury rate (rate movement can be tracked through the U.S. Treasury at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/interest-
rates/Pages/TextView.aspx?data=yield).
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“Saver’s Dilemma”
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these areas before making any decisions about your personal situation.
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“Saver’s Dilemma”
Mitigate through
Allocation
Mitigate through
Product Design
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these areas before making any decisions about your personal situation.
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$280,000 9.54%
21.83%
$260,000 11.00%0.00%
$240,000 -4.38%
$220,000
11.00%
11.00%
11.96% 6.31%
$200,000 13.69%1.38% average
11.00% 0.00%
$180,000 32.39% annual return
11.00%
$160,000
11.00% 3.53%
$140,000 16.00%
8.99%3.00% 0.00%
$120,000 11.00% 15.79% 5.49% 15.06% 2.11%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
$100,000
4.91%
$80,000 -9.10% 10.88% 26.46%
-11.89% 28.68%
$60,000 -37.00%
-22.10%
$40,000
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Annual Change in the S&P 500® w/Growth Cap (11.0%) and Growth Floor (0%) Annual Total Return of the S&P 500®
Data used to create this chart was obtained from: Yahoo Finance GSPC Historical Prices, accessed 01/19/21.
Please note, it is not possible to invest directly into the S&P 500® Index; this measure is provided solely as a gauge of overall market performance. Standard & Poor’s:
“Standard & Poor’s®,” “S&P®,” and “S&P 500®” are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). The historical performance of the S&P 500 is
not intended as an indication of its future performance and is not guaranteed. This chart is not intended to provide investment, tax or legal advice. Be sure to consult a
qualified professional about your individual situation. This chart does not take into account investment fees, so actual results may be different than depicted above.
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TAXES
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MICRO MACRO
Minimize Minimize
taxes taxes
this year over lifetime
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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SITUATIONAL
An individual experiences a change
in income, marital status, etc.
LEGISLATIVE
The government changes
tax policy or rules
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This is a hypothetical example provided for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent a real life scenario, and should not be construed as advice designed to meet the
particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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Tax-Deferred Saving
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Tax-Deferred Saving
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This is a hypothetical example provided for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent a real life scenario, and should not be construed as advice designed to meet the
particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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Macro Analysis
The “Cost”
of Tax Deferral
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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JIM
SAMPLE
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TAX
TAXDEFERRAL
DEFERRAL
• 25% tax liability
• IRA account growth at 5%
• Money from RMDs not used for income (all) reallocated to
other financial vehicles earning an equivalent after-tax rate
of 3.75%
$500,000 of his$539,553
IRA
Total taxes paid on RMDs at
withdrawal
Taxes paid on growth of
Grows at
reallocated assets 5%
Taxes paid by beneficiaries on
annually
$230,615
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TAX DEFERRAL
• 25% tax liability
• IRA account growth at 5%
• Money from RMDs not used for income (all) reallocated to
other financial vehicles earning an equivalent after-tax rate
of 3.75%
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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CONVERT
TO ROTH?
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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Taxes paid on
Taxes paid on
reinvested RMDs $76,872 Roth account $0
growth
Taxes paid on
Taxes paid on
remaining Roth
remaining account $119,530 account value at $0
value at death
death
TOTAL
TAXES PAID
$376,253 $125,000
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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SITUATIONAL
An individual experiences a change
in income, marital status, etc.
LEGISLATIVE
The government changes
tax policy or rules
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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More than
$4 Trillion
in New Government Spending1
1“How is the federal government funding relief efforts for COVID-19?”, DataLab, USAspending.com, Accessed 02/20/21. Available online at https://datalab.usaspending.gov/federal-covid-
funding
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Federal debt of
$22.5 Trillion
is now larger than
the U.S. economy1
1”Budget Projections for FY 2021,” Congressional Budget Office, February 11, 2021. Available online: https://www.cbo.gov/topics/budget
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$3.3 Trillion
over the next decade.”1
1“Pandemic Spending Drives The Federal Budget Deficit to a Record,” National Public Radio, 10/16/20. Available online: https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-
updates/2020/10/16/924582156/-3-1-trillion-pandemic-spending-drives-the-federal-budget-deficit-to-a-record
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$400,000
will have their taxes raised,
period.”1
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Brackets
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Deductions
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New Taxes
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“Legislative
Risk”
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How Much
Could Taxes
Rise?
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RISING TAXES?
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RISING TAXES?
Middle
Quintile
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RISING TAXES?
1998 2018
Tax Bracket1 28% 22%
(single filing)
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MIDDLE QUINTILE
Tax Bracket Rates in 1998 were nearly
30% HIGHER
than in 20181
1Congressional
Budget Office via Historical Average Federal Rate Rates for All Households, Tax Policy Center, July 29, 2019, Accessed 09/01/20
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JIM
SAMPLE
• $500,000 of his IRA
• Grow at 5% a year
• Tax Liability:
25% and 32.5%
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IRA | $500,000
LEVEL TAXES Hypothetical Example
• 25% tax liability
• IRA account growth at 5%
• Money from RMDs not used for income (all) reallocated to
other financial vehicles earning an equivalent after-tax rate
of 3.75%
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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IRA | $500,000
RISING TAXES Hypothetical Example
• 25% & 32.5% tax liability
• IRA account growth at 5%
• Money from RMDs not used for income (all) reallocated to
other financial vehicles earning an equivalent after-tax rate
of 3.75%
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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Taxes paid on
Taxes paid on
reinvested RMDs $87,899 Roth account $0
growth
Taxes paid on
Taxes paid on
remaining Roth
remaining account $155,389 account value at $0
value at death
death
TOTAL
TAXES PAID
$477,094 $125,000
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$376,000 $125,000
Please remember that converting
an employer plan account to a $477,000
Roth IRA or life insurance policy
is a taxable event. Be sure to
consult with a qualified tax
???
advisor before making any
decisions regarding your IRA.
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ROTH OR
IUL?
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particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax advice.
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TITLE 26
U.S. TAX CODE
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TITLE 26
SECTION 401(k)
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TITLE 26
SECTION 7702
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Income
Medical
Unplanned
Legacy
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Living
Benefits
Account Value
Death
Benefit
IUL
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IUL
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Sara Sample
Husband and two children
Death Benefit
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Q&A
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IUL Masters
Academy
Training Day 2
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The IUL
Sales
Process
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IDENTIFY Risk
QUANTIFY Risk
MITIGATE Risk
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Asset
MARKET Risk
Allocation
Guaranteed
INCOME Risk
Income
TAX Risk ???
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Equities After-Tax
Tax Rate
Growth Rate Annual Income
8% 25% $40,000
6% 25% $34,000
8% 32.5% $35,000
6% 32.5% $30,000
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80 / 20 60 / 15 / 25
Old New
Modern Holistic
Portfolio
Theory
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Baby Boomers
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Funds to Evaluate
$1.5M IRA
Keep Convert
IRA to IUL
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Compliant
Conversions
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Fiduciary
When is the
optimal
After Taxes
time to pay
After Fees
More $ in
taxes?
IRA or IUL?
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Fiduciary
After Taxes
After Fees
More $ in
IRA or IUL?
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COMPLIANT PLANS
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COMPLIANT PLANS
$500k
$1.5 million
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COMPLIANT PLANS
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COMPLIANT PLANS
Convert
$500,000 Withdraw Pay Taxes
$75,000
$100,000 IUL
over 5 Each Year (25%)
Premium
years
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COMPLIANT PLANS
Set DB Responsibly
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COMPLIANT PLANS
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Creating a
New Holistic
Strategy
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Client | Age 60
$1.5 Million
IRA
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Client | Age 60
$500,000
Guaranteed
(Annuity)
$1,000,000
Market
(AUM)
98
100
$500,000
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Funds to Evaluate
$1.5M IRA
Keep Convert
IRA to IUL
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Tax Diversification
$500,000 $500,000
Tax Free Guaranteed
(IUL) (Annuity)
$500,000
Market
(AUM)
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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100 65
35
$500,000
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Tax Assumptions
Current Assumed Tax Rate 25 %
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Tax Assumptions
Current Assumed Tax Rate 25 %
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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MIDDLE QUINTILE
Tax Bracket Rates in 1998 were nearly
30% HIGHER
than in 20181
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Tax Assumptions
Current Assumed Tax Rate 25 %
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Growth Assumptions
Allocation
50% 50%
Fixed Income Stocks
Fixed Income
Growth Rate %
Annual Pre-Tax
Earnings Rate %
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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EQUITIES | Projected
Blackrock: 6.1%
J.P. Morgan: 5.6%
Morningstar: 1.7%
Vanguard: 3.5% - 5.5%
“Experts Forecast Long-Term Stock and Bond Returns,” Morningstar, January 16, 2020. Available online:
https://www.morningstar.com/articles/962169/experts-forecast-long-term-stock-and-bond-returns-2020-edition
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Blackrock: 1.7%
J.P. Morgan: 3.3%
Morningstar: 2.1%
Vanguard: 2.0% - 3.0 %
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Growth Assumptions
Allocation
50% 50%
Fixed Income Stocks
Fixed Income
Growth Rate 2.5 %
Annual Pre-Tax
Earnings Rate 4.25 %
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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100 65
35
$500,000
419,000 125,000
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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GOAL OF FUNDS
INCOME LEGACY
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Potential Income
Qualified Account
IRA
Assumed growth rate: 4.25%
Annual Income: $22,467
Effective tax rate: 25% | 32.5% | 35% Total Benefit: $651,540
Current Account Value $500,000
Total Account Value Age 70 $671,958
Potential Annual Income
(through 100) $22,467
$651,540
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Potential Income
Roth Account
IRA
Assumed growth rate: 4.25%
Annual Income: $22,467
Effective tax rate: 25% | 32.5% | 35% Total Benefit: $651,540
Current Account Value $375,000
Total Account Value Age 70 $503,969 ROTH
Potential Annual Income Annual Income: $25,213
(through 100) $25,213
Total Benefit: $731,172
Total after-tax income through age 100
(including after-tax value of remaining account balance, if any)
$731,172
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Potential Income
IUL
IRA
Assumed growth rate: 6.0%
Annual Income: $22,467
Effective tax rate: 25% | 32.5% | 35% Total Benefit: $651,540
Current Account Value $375,000
Total Account Value Age 70 $434,798 ROTH
Potential Annual Income Annual Income: $25,213
(through 100) $34,729
Total Benefit: $731,172
Total after-tax income through age 100
(including after-tax value of remaining account balance, if any)
$1,230,365 IUL
Annual Income: $34,729
Total Benefit: $1,230,365
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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100 65
35
$500,000
419,000 125,000
22,400 34,700
375,000 1,195,600
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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The
Mechanics
of IUL
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Premiums in
Interest credited
Mortality/expense
fees charged
Policy loans used
Net balance Cash Value of
carries over
an IUL Policy
Policy loans and withdrawals will reduce the available cash value and death benefit and may cause the policy to lapse, or affect guarantees against lapse. Additional premium payments may be
required to keep the policy in force. In the event of a lapse, outstanding policy loans in excess of unrecovered cost basis will be subject to ordinary income tax. Tax laws are subject to change and
clients should encouraged to consult a tax professional.
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Best Practices
for Case Design
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Guiding Principle:
Solve policy features based on:
• Desired premium amount
• Need of the client
(income vs. legacy)
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CASE DESIGN
Age of Client
Total Premium
Premium Pattern
Level to Retirement | 5-Pay
Source of Premium
Income | Existing Assets
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Product
Design
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PRODUCT CONSIDERATIONS
Age of Insured(s)
Single Life | Second-to-Die | Adult Child
Death Benefit
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PRODUCT CONSIDERATIONS
Policy loans and withdrawals will reduce the available cash value and death benefit and may cause the policy to lapse, or affect guarantees against lapse. Additional premium
payments may be required to keep the policy in force. In the event of a lapse, outstanding policy loans in excess of unrecovered cost basis will be subject to ordinary income
tax. Tax laws are subject to change and clients should encouraged to consult a tax professional.
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PRODUCT CONSIDERATIONS
Age of Insured(s)
Single Life | Second-to-Die | Adult Child
Death Benefit
Increasing | Level | Decreasing | Specialty
Indices
Bonuses
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BONUS DEVELOPMENTS
100%-200%
15%-50%
CAP Up to 15%
IUL
PRODUCT
FLOOR 0%
0.5% - 2%
5% - 7.5%
Fee
Fee
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IUL
Illustrations
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IUL Illustrations
AG-49A
Limits Illustrating
• Projected credited rate
• Indexed-based bonuses
• Spread on participating loans
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IUL Illustrations
Lowering the death benefit in year 8+
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Policy
Loans
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LOAN CONSIDERATIONS
Powerful Value:
Accessing funds
with no market-value
adjustment
Policy loans and withdrawals will reduce the available cash value and death benefit and may cause the policy to lapse, or affect guarantees against lapse. Additional premium payments may be
required to keep the policy in force. In the event of a lapse, outstanding policy loans in excess of unrecovered cost basis will be subject to ordinary income tax. Tax laws are subject to change
and clients should encouraged to consult a tax professional.
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LOAN CONSIDERATIONS
Non-Participating Participating
or Fixed or Variable
Cash value representing Cash value representing
loan is credited with the loan continues earning
same interest rate the loan index
is being charged
Loan charged an interest
rate based on market,
sometimes subject to cap
Policy loans and withdrawals will reduce the available cash value and death benefit and may cause the policy to lapse, or affect guarantees against lapse. Additional premium payments may be
required to keep the policy in force. In the event of a lapse, outstanding policy loans in excess of unrecovered cost basis will be subject to ordinary income tax. Tax laws are subject to change
and clients should encouraged to consult a tax professional.
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Hypothetical Example
$500,000
$50,000
Cash Loan
Value
$450,000
$495,000 CV
earning interest
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Hypothetical Example
$500,000
$50,000
Cash Loan
Value
$450,000
$495,000 CV
earning interest
$500,000 $50,000
10% = + $50,000 less 5% = + $2,500
$550,000 $52,500
Cash Value grows by $47,500
Example assumes 100% allocation to S&P 500® annual point-to-point index, 5% fixed loan rate, 5% variable loan rate, Index with 12% cap and 0% floor with 100% participation rate. Example is
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Hypothetical Example
Cash Cash
Value Growth
$500,000
$50,000
Loan
Value
Non-Participating: $45,000
$450,000
$495,000 CV
earning interest
Participating:
$500,000
10% = + $50,000
$47,500
$50,000
less 5% = + $2,500
$550,000 $52,500
Cash Value grows by $47,500
Example assumes 100% allocation to S&P 500® annual point-to-point index, 5% fixed loan rate, 5% variable loan rate, Index with 12% cap and 0% floor with 100% participation rate. Example is
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Hypothetical Example
$500,000
$50,000
Cash Loan
Value
$450,000
$495,000 CV
earning interest
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Hypothetical Example
$500,000
$50,000
Cash Loan
Value
$450,000
$495,000 CV
earning interest
$500,000 $50,000
0% = + $0 less 5% = + $2,500
$500,000 $52,500
Cash Value DECREASES $2,500
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Hypothetical Example
Cash
$500,000Value Growth
Cash
$50,000
Loan
Value
Non-Participating: $0
$450,000
$495,000 CV
earning interest
Participating:
$500,000
0% = + $0
-$2,500
$50,000
less 5% = + $2,500
$500,000 $52,500
Cash Value DECREASES $2,500
Example assumes 100% allocation to S&P 500® annual point-to-point index, 5% fixed loan rate, 5% variable loan rate, Index with 12% cap and 0% floor with 100% participation rate. Example is
hypothetical. For advisor use only. Not for use in a sales situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax, legal or investment advice. © 2020 Stonewood Financial
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LOAN CONSIDERATIONS
Over-Loan
Protection Riders
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to offer tax, legal or investment advice.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME
CONSIDERATIONS
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Living
Benefits
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Death Benefit
Cash
Value
Actual LTC rider benefit amounts will vary according to the rules and restrictions of the specific life insurance product selected and will reduce the ultimate death benefit and cash value.
These benefits are NOT a replacement for long-term care insurance and are subject to eligibility requirements. Accelerated benefits may require an additional fee; riders and/or insurance
products may not be available in all states. This presentation is not intended to offer tax, legal or investment advice.
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Target Premium
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Target Premium
How the insurance company
calculates your commission
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TARGET PREMIUM
TP: $40,655
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Q&A
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IUL Masters
Academy
Training Day 3
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IUL for
Active
Savers
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Active Savers
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Client | Age 45
Saving $13,333 annually in a 401(k)
25% Tax Liability
$13,333 $10,000
$13,333 $10,000
$13,333 $10,000
$13,333 $10,000
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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13,333 10,000
20
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Tax Assumptions
Current Assumed Tax Rate 25 %
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Taxes
Deferred
While Saving
$66,665
Taxes
Paid While
Spending
$196,703
Assumes income from age 65 to age 100. This is a hypothetical example and is not intended to represent actual experience.
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Taxes Paid
While Saving $66,665
Taxes
Paid While $0
Spending
Assumes income from age 65 to age 100. This is a hypothetical example and is not intended to represent actual experience.
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13,333 10,000
20
196,000 66,000
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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$966,590
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Growth Assumptions
WHILE SAVING IN RETIREMENT
Stock
8.0 % Growth Rate 8.0 %
Fixed Income
2.5 % Growth Rate 2.5 %
Annual Pre-Tax
5.8 % Earnings Rate 5.25 %
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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401(k)
Annual Income: $16,000
Total after-tax income through age 100
(including after-tax value of remaining account balance, if any) Total Benefit: $590,000
$590,109
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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13,333 10,000
20
196,000 66,000
16,000 23,000
590,000 966,000
minimal 621,726
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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IUL for
Older
Clients
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Older Clients
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Multi-Generational
Income Planning
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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3 Generation Value
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Strategy Structure
Client’s
IRA
Withdraw funds
and pay taxes
+Assumption that gifted funds fall under the current Unified Gift and Estate Tax Credit, which is currently $11.18 million for single filers and $22.36 million for couples over the
individual or couple’s lifetime. (www.schwab.com/resource-center/insights/content/the-estate-tax-and-lifetime-gifting) Please consult with a CPA for information about specific client
scenarios. This example is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice. It does not represent any specific product. This is a hypothetical example provided for illustrative
purposes only. It does not represent a real life scenario, and should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation.
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Julia
75
50-year old son
3 grandchildren
• $500,000 excess IRA
• 25% current effective tax rate
• 30% future effective tax rate
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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TOTAL
TAXES PAID
$259,932 $125,000
Hypothetical Example
• $500,000 IRA • IRA account growth at 5.25%
• 25% tax liability | Years 1-6 • Money from RMDs not used for income (all) reallocated to other
30% tax liability | Years 7-end financial vehicles earning an equivalent after-tax rate of 3.94%
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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TOTAL
TAXES PAID
$302,539 $125,000
Hypothetical Example
• $500,000 IRA • IRA account growth at 5.25%
• 25% tax liability | Years 1-6 • Money from RMDs not used for income (all) reallocated to other
30% tax liability | Years 7-end financial vehicles earning an equivalent after-tax rate of 3.94%
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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135,000
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Hypothetical Example
• Non-Guaranteed Illustrated Interest Rate: 6. 0%
• Assumed age of death: 90
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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135,000
45,000
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Hypothetical Example
• Assumes death benefit paid at age 90
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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135,000
45,000 1,125,000
664,000
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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Prospecting
& Marketing
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$500k
$1.5 million
Image: https://www.copper.com/blog/b2b-sales-funnel Results from the use of these concepts are no guarantee of your future success
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Existing Clients
Increase Wallet Share | Deliver Value
Warm Leads
Capture Lost Business | Close New Clients
Prospect Lists
Drive Activity | Convert to Clients
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Stonewood Story
A unified message –
throughout the
sales process
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Stonewood Story
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Positioning
Your Practice
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Message
Frames
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Get out
of debt!
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GET OUT
OF DEBT!
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Your Silent
Partner
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Legislative
Risk
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Tax Lens
MICRO MACRO
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Mandatory
vs. Optional
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TOTAL
TAXES PAID $380,642 $125,000
- $125,000
$255,000
MANDATORY
OPTIONAL
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IUL as a
Cell Phone
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IUL
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Prospecting
Programs
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Prospecting Programs
Prospects Actively Prospects with Existing
Saving for Retirement Retirement Assets
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BOOKS
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BOOKS
PRINT
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PRINT
BENEFIT
• Perceived value
• Gifting culture
• Format comfort
POINT OF USE
• Seminars
• Mailings & Reviews
• In-person Meetings
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BOOKS
DIGITAL
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BOOKS
DIGITAL
BENEFIT
• Immediacy
• Scalable
• Modern Format
POINT OF USE
• Webinars
• Lead Capture
• Virtual Meetings
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BOOKS
CUSTOM
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BOOKS
CUSTOM
BENEFIT
• Thought leadership
• Personalized touch
POINT OF USE
• Digital and/or Print
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GROUP MARKETING
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GROUP MARKETING
Webinars + Seminars
Not an either/or decision
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GROUP MARKETING
DIY Presentations
• Download complete slide deck
• Stonewood training on presentation
• You promote seminar/webinar
Advisors Platform
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GROUP MARKETING
Presentation Modules
• Seminar sections
• Can be added to existing decks
• Adjust look and feel to match
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GROUP MARKETING
Turn-Key Webinars
• Recordings by Stonewood experts
• Custom landing page
• Proven webinar marketing
• Cold Prospects
• Warm Leads
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GROUP MARKETING
Call to Action
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MATERIALS
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MATERIALS
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MATERIALS
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LOG ON
StonewoodFinancial.com
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Overcoming
Objections
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Illustrated
Projections
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Illustrated Values
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“Stress Test”
Indexing
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Worst
Decade
In S&P® 500 History
$180,000
$160,000 11.00% 4.74%
0.00% Average annual
3.53%
$140,000 11.00% return
8.99% 3.00%
$120,000 5.49%
11.00% 15.79%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
$100,000 26.46%
-9.10%
10.88%
4.91% -1.0%
$80,000 -11.89% 28.68% Average annual
-37.00% return
$60,000 -22.10%
$40,000
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15.79%
5.49% -1.0%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
$100,000
26.46%
-9.10% 4.91%
10.88%
$80,000
-11.89% 28.68%
-37.00%
$60,000 -22.10%
$40,000
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IUL is
Expensive
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401(k) 1.42%
Managed
Account 1.50%
IUL $
1 “Here’swhat the average American typically pays in 401(k) fees,” CNBC, July 22, 2019
2 “What to know about financial advisor fees and costs,” U.S. News and World Report, June 2, 2020
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Loads
+ Cost of Insurance
+ Additional Expenses
=$$$$$
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0.51%
SAM
This is a hypothetical example provided for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent a real life scenario.
This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice. SAMPLE
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1.30%
JIM
This is a hypothetical example provided for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent a real life scenario.
This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice. SAMPLE
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401(k) 1.42%
Managed
Account 1.50%
IUL 1.30%
1 “Here’s what the average American typically pays in 401(k) fees,” CNBC, July 22, 2019
2 “What to know about financial advisor fees and costs,” U.S. News and World Report, June 2, 2020
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401(k) 1.27%
Managed
Account 2.04%
0.65%
IUL
1 http://blogs.wsj.com/totalreturn/2015/02/20/401k-fees-what-is-reasonable/
2 http://www.advisoryhq.com/articles/financial-advisor-fees-wealth-managers-planners-and-fee-only-advisors/
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Conversion
Tax Drift
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Long-Term
Tax Savings
Immediate
Tax Impact?
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“Progressive Taxation”
$0 $100,000
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=
$100,000
additional annual income
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$100,000
Annual Income + $100,000
Conversion Income = $200,000
Total Annual Income
$171,050 $28,950
Taxed up to 22% Taxed at 24%
2% X $28,950
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$100,000
Annual
Income
$100,000
Conversion
Income
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$150,000
Annual
Income
$100,000
Conversion
Income
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$200,000
Annual
Income
$100,000
Conversion
Income
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Changes to
Tax Law
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IUL vs.
Roth
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IUL
Total Cash Value Age 65 $277,655 Annual Income: $23,000
Total Benefit: $966,000
Potential Annual Income
(Ages 65 – 100) $23,278
$966,590
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Roth
IUL
Total Account Value Age 65 $339,296 Annual Income: $23,000
Total Benefit: $966,000
Potential Annual Income
(Ages 65 – 100) $16,085
Roth
Annual Income: $16,000
Total after-tax income through age 100 Total Benefit: $590,000
(including after-tax value of remaining account balance, if any)
$590,124
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Roth
IUL
Total Account Value Age 65 $347,193 Annual Income: $23,000
Total Benefit: $966,000
Potential Annual Income
(Ages 65 – 100) $19,028
Roth
Annual Income: $16,000
Total after-tax income through age 100 Total Benefit: $590,000
(including after-tax value of remaining account balance, if any)
$657,198
Roth (6%)
Annual Income: $19,000
Total Benefit: $657,000
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Growth Assumptions
WHILE SAVING IN RETIREMENT
Stock
8.34 % Growth Rate 9.5 %
Fixed Income
2.5 % Growth Rate 2.5 %
Annual Pre-Tax
6.0 % Earnings Rate 6.0 %
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the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This presentation is not intended to provide tax, investment or legal advice.
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IUL
IUL
Total Cash Value Age 65 $302,450 Annual Income: $23,000
Total Benefit: $966,000
Potential Annual Income
(Ages 65 – 100) $25,636
Roth
Annual Income: $16,000
Total after-tax income through age 100 Total Benefit: $590,000
(including after-tax value of remaining account balance, if any)
$1,064,196
Roth (6%)
Annual Income: $19,000
Total Benefit: $657,000
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Strategies
In Action
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60-Years Old
$2,500,000 in an IRA
Jane &
Robert
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FIA
Save $340,000 in lifetime taxes
Guaranteed $700k
Income
AUM Immunize 1/3 portfolio from IRS
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Revenue to Advisor:
IUL
$59,000
FIA
$30,000 x2
AUM @ 1%
$7,000 / year
$126,000 + ongoing AUM
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Tomorrow’s
Success
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Q&A
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