A registered representative from Grand Ridge, Fla., was fined $5,000 and suspended from FINRA for six months for improperly handling deferred compensation plan enrollments.

The Carroll/Howard chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is holding a deferred compensation program in Ellicott City, Md., Jan. 15.

Bankers Life experienced a 26% increase in its pre-tax operating earnings, which, along with a boost in life and Medicare supplement sales, led its parent, Conseco, to report $15.4 million in net income in the quarter.

Employers with deferred compensation plans have an advantage in retaining key employees.

“As the economy begins to improve, retaining key employees is critical to the success of the business. These employees …  Read →