“The Future of Life Settlements” is unveiled in latest TrendWatch podcast, sponsored by National Ethics Bureau and ProducersWEB.com. |
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SAN DIEGO, CA, January 3, 2008—Financial professionals seeking guidance on the evolution of the life settlement marketplace will get answers by listening to “The Future of Life Settlements,” the latest podcast in the Trendwatch series sponsored by the National Ethics Bureau and ProducersWeb.com.
The podcast is free and available for listening at www.TrendWatchPodcast.com, along with three earlier podcasts on annuities, designations, and long-term care.
“Life settlements have expanded dramatically in recent years,” says Steven R. McCarty, NEB Chairman. “But will growth continue in the future? That’s what we discuss in this podcast.”
The podcast features Scott Kirby, Co-President of Advanced Settlements; Brad Strickland, Senior Vice President of Melville Capital Life Settlements; and Mike Quinn, Executive Vice President of Cielo Life Settlement. Trends discussed include positive developments for consumers and advisors, today’s suitability issues, and new opportunities in a maturing market.
Hosted by NEB Chairman Steven R. McCarty and NEB President Jeffrey S. Kopitz, the new Trendwatch series brings together the industry’s top experts to help producers stay one step ahead of the issues transforming the industry.
“We are delighted to partner with ProducersWEB.com on this initiative,” said NEB’s McCarty. “They have the leading platform for communicating with financial professionals. And they are committed to publishing valuable content that helps advisors to advance in the marketplace.”
“We are looking for NEB to provide a valuable perspective on the important trends changing our industry,” said Jeff Schottland, Founder of ProducersWEB.com. “I will count on them to ask hard questions about the ethical impact of today’s trends so that our listeners can do what’s right for their clients.”
About National Ethics Bureau:
The National Ethics Bureau™ (NEB) is a leading advocate for business ethics in the financial services industry. NEB promotes ethical business practices through its trade-magazine columns, conference presentations, monthly newsletter, and website content. It also maintains a membership community of background-checked advisors who have agreed to uphold its principles and membership standards.
NEB also sponsors related services such as Preferred Risk E&O insurance and state-approved ethics and compliance continuing education courses for licensed insurance agents and securities brokers.
For the general public, NEB provides the ability to purchase a background check on any financial professional prior to doing business.
NEB is not a financial designation, nor does it endorse any products or services offered by its members or sponsors.
For more information, visit www.ethicscheck.com.
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