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Title: Presented by: Shelby J. Smith, Ph.D. Training/Service/Support by: 401k Marketing


1
SecurePlus VIP A Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA)
Exclusively for 401(k) PlansPhase 3 Training
  • Presented by Shelby J. Smith, Ph.D.Training/Ser
    vice/Support by 401k Marketing

For Agent Use Only
2
Enrollment Meeting with Employees
  • This training session will cover FIA only
  • Securities other assets choices of the 401(k)
    plan will not be discussed however, record
    keepers, third party providers and product
    providers generally provide materials/assistance
    for conducting enrollment meetings. If ExpertPlan
    is your record keeper and/or TPA please contact
    their internal wholesalers for assistance or your
    401k Marketing marketing representative.

3
Enrollment Meeting for FIA Options
  • Traditional Presentation (cameo appearance)
  • Employee do-it-yourself with little or no help
  • No relationship, trust or credibility built with
    advisor
  • Fosters lower participation rate
  • On-Line Enrollment
  • Only help is via 800
  • Same shortcomings as traditional presentation
  • Outsourced youre not of loop out of mind
  • The 401k Marketing way

4
Typical Enrollment Meeting
  • You must master information provided
    athttps//www.expertplan.com/secureplusvip.jspSe
    cureadvisor/Password1Securesponsor/Password1
  • Supplemental information at www.401kmarketing.com
  • On-line materials presentations can be
    purchased
  • Ask record keeper/TPA/product provider for
    enrollment presentation
  • ExpertPlan guide, PowerPoint presentation
    featuring on-line enrollment
  • Objective pique interest, boost participation
    foster one-on-one meeting

5
Planning Your Enrollment Meeting
  • All employees at once or smaller groups?
  • Communicating the meeting agenda
  • e-mails, bulletin board,n, etc.
  • Highlight new menu, enhanced plan lifetime
    income option
  • Order distribute materials in advance of
    meeting
  • FIA 401kMarketing for materials 877-319-2078
  • Other Record Keeper, TPA and/or product
    providers
  • Summary of employers 401(k) plan orSummary Plan
    Document
  • Schedule during business hours if possible
  • Duration 30 to 45 minutes (a business meeting)
  • Script presentation, test equipment prepare

6
Opening the Meeting
  • Senior management (you provide script or
    outline)
  • The companys commitment to their employees
  • The companys success depends on good employees
  • Only happy employees are good employees
  • Retirement requires advance preparation one
    answer is 401(k)
  • Overview of the companys 401(k) supplements
    handout
  • Matching contributions/profit sharing
  • Commitment to keep fees reasonable competitive
  • Dedication to offer best 401(k) plan possible for
    employees retirement
  • The importance of getting sound professional help
  • A new plan option for the risk avoiders those
    approaching retirement
  • Your introduction (qualifications background)
  • Your appearance and demeanor

7
Keeping it Simple
  • Assume most employees are not knowledgeable
  • Avoid jargon and technical terms
  • Why save for retirement using a 401(k)
  • Payroll deduction is painless plus employer makes
    contributions
  • Tax deferral or tax free growth (if Roth is
    offered) Example
  • Increasing life spans means a longer retirement
    Example
  • Inflation has averaged 4 annually for last 50
    years Example
  • Life spans have increased dramatically since
    1900 Example
  • Most people approaching retirement not prepared
    Example
  • Pay yourself first by contributing to 401(k)
  • Social Security will probably not be enough
  • Not intended to frighten factual presentation

8
Examples
  • Compound Interest
  • Work for 30 days starting _at_ 1 a day doubles
    daily yes or no?Day 1 0.01, Day 2 0.02,
    Day 3 0.04Day 30 10,737,418.24
  • Bob saves 100/month for 30 years starting _at_ age
    25, Mary saves 200/month for 20 years starting _at_
    35, and Shelby saves 300/month for 10 years
    starting _at_ 45. If all earn 6 simple, who has the
    most money _at_ age 55?Bob 100,562 Mary 93,582
    Shelby 50,298
  • Inflation at 4 annually and impact on
    retirementGas _at_ 2.50/gallon today will be
    5.48 in 20 years, 50,000 car will cost
    109,556 and 85 hair tint will cost 186.25.
  • Life expectancy retirement years are increasing

9
Example Life Expectancies Retirement
  • Male and Females age 40

Year Males Females If retiring _at_ age 65 Average years in retirement If retiring _at_ age 65 Average years in retirement
Year Males Females Males Females
1900-20 27.74 29.17
1929-31 29.22 31.52
1949-51 31.17 35.64 6.17 10.64
1979-81 34.04 40.16
2000 37.10 41.30
2004 38.00 42.10
2012 (est) 41.40 44.50 16.40 19.50
Increase in retirement years since 1950 Increase in retirement years since 1950 Increase in retirement years since 1950 166 83
10
Example Average Savings by Age
  • Workers under age 35 have lt 6,000 in savings.
  • Ages of 35 and 44 have roughly 22,500.
  • Ages 45-54 have saved just under 44,000.
  • Baby boomers (55-64) approximately 65,000
  • Those 65 and over have savings of 56,000
    Source Employee Benefit Research Institute
  • Cost of retirement varies widely
  • - Medical expenses for retired age 65 couple
    240,000 Source Fidelity Investments 2012
  • - U.S. Census Average income of households
    headed by age 65 was 49,000 in 2010
  • 75 x 49,000 x 18 years 661,500 P.V. _at_
    4 465,230 (before inflation)

11
Presenting the FIA Option
  • FIA unfamiliar to most employees keep it simple
  • Features benefits
  • Two separate accounts Accumulation Income
  • Accumulation Contributions earnings (explain)
  • Income Annual increase is roll up rate (GLIR is
    optional)
  • Minimum rate guaranteed on accumulation account
  • Income accumulation compared adjusted at 5
    year intervals
  • Surrender period/penalties (explain additional
    premiums)
  • Penalty free withdrawals/inside transfers after
    year 1
  • Clearly explain Guarantees
  • Worth considering for some of your 401(k) money

12
Guaranteed Lifetime Income Rider
  • The GLIR is optional (may appeal to near retirees
    risk averse)
  • Cost is 0.7 annually fixed for first 20 years
  • Cost increases to 0.8 in years 21 30
  • GLI determined by age-factors starting at age
    55(specify percentages)
  • Roll-up rate guaranteed for first 10 years only
    varies thereafter
  • GLI will be paid for life unless withdrawal
    option exercised
  • Joint life option for spouse is available
    reduced pay out factor
  • Nursing home benefits in some state (omit if not
    state approved)
  • Provide details of requirements
  • Not available if joint life option chosen
  • Provide other details of GLI

13
Video explaining FIA and GLIR
  • Two versions
  • LSW Animated
  • NAFA approved
  • Available from 401k Marketing or on-line _at_
  • http//www.401kmarketing.com/mktg.html
  • Consumer e-brochure (p. 3 5) consumer video
  • For your information 401k Marketing offers
  • PayCheck for Life video
  • Retain Your Gains Video
  • Available on-line _at_
  • http//www.theretirementpros.com

14
Enrollment Aids from Record Keeper/TPA
  • ExpertPlan
  • PowerPoint presentation for on-line enrollment
  • Enrollment Guide for employees tutorials
  • Private label site for sponsor/participants
    (review)
  • https//www.expertplan.com/secureplusvip.jsp
  • (username/password) Securesponsor/Password1 (case
    sensitive)
  • If not ExpertPlan
  • TPA or Record Keeper generally assist with
    enrollment
  • May have written materials and/or website
  • Master the materials/sites

15
Your Objective in the Enrollment Meeting
  • Make favorable impression stress your
    availability
  • Encourage one-on-one meeting for further details
  • FIA option will be new and meeting not sufficient
    for details
  • FIA target should be those approaching retirement
    or fearful of risk of loss
  • Volunteer to help participants understand the
    on-line enrollment process
  • Provide your contact information for future
    reference
  • Handout materials should provide access to FIA
    video(s) you showed
  • Lots of good videos at www.theretirementpros.com
  • Briefly explain diversification ABC approach
    works well
  • Stress why participating, starting early
    contribution targets are vital
  • Explain how combined Social Security GLIR would
    work (example)

16
Example Social Security GLIR
  • Annual SS benefits at retirement will be 24,000
  • http//www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/benefitca
    lculators.htm
  • Desired annual retirement income estimate is
    55,000
  • Shortfall is 55,000 - 24,000 31,000
  • Now 45 retire _at_ 65 needs 31,000/year from
    401(k)
  • Age 65 GLIR factor 4.5 31,000/0.045 688,889
    from 401(k)
  • Current 401(k) is 100,000 all annual
    contributions 10,000
  • At 6 roll-up FIA income balance 710,641 at age
    65
  • Need 689K, got 711K goal reach mission
    accomplished
  • Dont forget inflation possibly higher taxes

17
Five Facts to Boost Participation with FIA
  • AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY STRESS
  • FIA has no fees that come out of employees money
  • 401(k) offers tax-deferred or tax-free (Roth
    only) growth
  • Value of FIA is always up or sideways, never down
  • Guaranteed Lifetime Income (optional) is
    predictable
  • Start at any age 25 or better

18
Assuring an individual meeting
  • Your fiduciary responsibilities are
  • Your service includes
  • Help in understanding the investment choices,
    including FIA
  • Assistance with retirement 401(k) contribution
    goal setting
  • Guidance in assessing risk for individual
    circumstances
  • On-going availability as circumstances change
  • 401(k) reviews and progress assessments
  • Will schedule private, confidential meeting upon
    request
  • Will schedule routine meetings to review 401(k)
    matters
  • Youre their pro-bono personal 401(k)
    professional ready to help
  • Always available for non-401(k) financial advice
    if needed
  • Helping employer make 401(k) even better

19
Questions?
  • Call Help Desk at 401k Marketing at 877.319.2078
    for details. Talk to your marketer Andy Alvis,
    Celeste duPreez or Rebecca Brundage
  • To do list
  • Start prospecting for 401(k) plans to add FIA
  • Training session 4 follow up servicing
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