1 Hour CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA®

Annuities 101: How and When to Use Commission-Free Annuities in a Financial Plan presented by DPL Financial Partners

Learn about commission-free annuities and earn free CFP CE credits with our online course. Enhance your financial expertise today! 

Today’s retirement realities make it challenging for advisors who rely on traditional strategies to deliver income security and the peace of mind it brings to clients. Knowing when and how to leverage commission-free annuity solutions can improve financial outcomes for your clients, and help grow your practice by delivering a differentiated, holistic client experience. 

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Course Details

  • 11 Lessons
  • 1 Quiz
  • 50 Minutes
  • 1 CE Credit

Who Is This For?

  • Financial advisors who want to differentiate their practice by integrating commission-free annuities into client retirement plans
  • Advisors committed to expanding their knowledge base and leveraging innovative solutions.
  • Financial professionals pursuing CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, or RMA® certifications and wanting to grow in retirement income strategies. 

What Will I Learn?

  • The types of commission-free annuities currently available to fiduciary advisors.
  • How to match client needs with annuity product types and what to compare when evaluating options.
  • How to manage and bill on commission-free annuity products to grow your practice. 

73% of financial professionals

who sell annuities believe that they help them hold on to their clients.1

Course Curriculum

Annuities 101 
  • Annuities 101: How and When to Use Commission-Free Annuities in a Financial Plan 
Continuing Education Quiz
  • Continuing Education Quiz: This course qualifies for 1 hour of CFP, CIMA, CPWA, RMA continuing education credit. To receive the credit, you must take the assessment and receive a grade of 70% or higher.
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1https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/study-asks-if-annuities-help-financial-advisors-build-client-relationships

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