Denver-based registered investment advisor Curian Capital has added new sales staff in eight new territories, including South Jersey, Northwest North Carolina and Washington, D.C.

The Jackson National Life Insurance Co. set a company record for monthly variable annuity sales in March, logging more than $1.3 billion.

The majority of financial advisors see this year as being one for acceleration and growth, according to a new survey. And while most have made changes to their practices, some are not sure how to improve to encourage greater success this year.

Curian Capital, a registered investment advisor headquartered in Denver, Colo., has launched its new Custom Wealth Platform for investors to obtain a convenient, aggregated view of their company holdings, the company said.