February 2009
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Investors Marketing Services would like to thank you for your exceptional sales in 2008. To show our appreciation for outstanding performance, we have mailed the 2008 incentive packets to our Gold, Silver and Bronze producers. Incentives include CE credit vouchers, marketing dollars and the Sell! kit. For more information on the qualifications of the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels, contact your sales coach.

Industry News

Stimulus bill passed

Tuesday, February 17th, President Barack Obama signed a $787 billion stimulus bill in Denver, Colorado. The overall package is estimated to be 35 percent tax cuts and 65 percent spending. The stimulus bill is part of a three-pronged effort by the Obama administration to seize the economic downturn. The package focuses on working class tax cuts, assistance for the unemployed and poor, infrastructure spending and alternative energy research.

There is no question that Americans are concerned about protecting their assets. A fixed annuity is a great solution in this economy.
Call your sales coach to learn how we can help!


A great sales opportunity is to have your clients transfer money that they would have taken as RMD's into a fixed annuity.


New at Investors Marketing Services
 

Webinar Wednesdays are here!

Attend our educational webinars to gain industry knowledge, sales ideas and learn how to utilize the tools and services we provide to maximize your business!

Attend 3 Webinars and get a $25 Gift Card.

Upcoming Webinars:

  • Wednesdays,  March 11, 2009
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Time Zone: US/EST)

    Presenter: Gil Dudrow
    Company: ANICO

    Help you and your clients sleep at night in today's crazy market by using ANICO fixed annuities

  • Wednesdays, March 25, 2009
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Time Zone: US/EST)

    Presenter: Wendy Kopischke, Field Marketing Consultant
    Company: American General

View our virtual online calendar for a complete list of upcoming webinars and for simple log-in instructions.


All for Free
Boost your business and intensify your prospecting with our FREE Sell! Kit.

Sign on as a new agent with Investors Marketing Services for this limited time offer. We appreciate and value our representatives and offer them the highest level of support, products, seminars and advertising. At Investors Marketing Services, we are more than financial products - we are solutions.

If you are a current agent with Investors Marketing Services and qualify for one of our top agent levels (Bronze, Silver or Gold) you will receive the Sell! kit in 2009.

Sell! Kit includes:
  • Up to 600 piece full color 4x6 client postcards.*
  • Up to 600 premium lead labels - ultimate lead generator!*
  • Sales ideas booklet.
  • Sales & marketing letters on CD.
  • Your own personal sales coach.
*New agents to Investors Marketing Services will receive 100 leads per company they license with, limited to 6 companies. The following companies qualify: Allianz, American General, ING, Old Mutual, Sunlife and RSL.


Educational Symposium
 
Playacar Place, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

We at Investors Marketing Services value our relationship with you and wants to thank you for a successful 2008. We have announced the qualifiers for our 2008 Educational Symposium at Playacar Place, Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Stay tuned for information for 2009…


Sales Idea
 
looking closer at your 1040

Find Sales in your Client's Form 1040

See how Tax Season can benefit you!!

Schedule an annual review with prospects and existing clients to evaluate their Tax Form 1040 and uncover hidden sales opportunities.
Such as:

  • Line 8a: Taxable interest
  • Line 9a, and 13: Ordinary dividends & capital gains
  • Sales Opportunity = Is this money that may be better in a tax deferred vehicle such as a fixed annuity or UL life insurance?

  • Line 28: Self-employed SEP, SIMPLE and qualified plans
  • Line 32: IRA deductions
  • Sales Opportunity = Are retirement contributions being maximized? Could your client benefit from additional retirement saving strategies such as fixed annuities or UL life insurance?

  • Line 61: Total Tax
  • Sales Opportunity = Your clients may be able to lower their total tax consequences by reducing their taxable wage base and taxable earnings by utilizing vehicles such as company sponsored retirement plans, fixed annuities, cash value life insurance and Charitable Remainder Trusts.


Monthly Pick
 

Short term MYGA

Allianz Dominator Select Annuity

Are you looking for a short term Multi-Year-Guarantee place for your clients to put their money until the economy stabilizes? The Allianz Dominator Select Annuity may be just what you are looking for!

Features include:

  • 3 year vanishing surrender charge
  • 1, 2, or 3 year rate guarantee
  • Issue ages 0-85
  • Minimum premium $2,000 Q and $5,000 NQ
  • 10% of premium paid available each contract year, available immediately
  • Commission up to 1.25%


Company Updates
 
Women looking


ING


Where will retirement take your clients?
Help them to map out their future with the ING Secure Index Opportunities Plus.

Features Include:

  • 5% Premium Bonus
  • 3 indexed crediting methods + a fixed interest account
  • 10 year surrender charge
  • 10% free withdrawal per year
  • 8% commission
  • Income benefit option to provide income for life

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Allianz


The Allianz MasterDex X Annuity may be just the tool you need to "X-tend" your client's retirement portfolio.

Offer your clients the power of 10 – 10 – 10 – 8 – 10

  • 10% bonus on premiums received in the 1st 3 contract years!
  • 10 Year Vanishing Surrender charge! Access to the full contract value, including bonus as a lump sum – after 10 years!
  • 10% Free Withdrawal per year of your premium paid!
  • 8% Commission!
  • 10% "roll up" income benefit with the Allianz Simple Income Rider, designed for people looking for steady, predictable income.

The Masterdex X has great growth opportunities with 3 index Crediting methods, and 5 Allocation Options. It also provides your clients with full accumulation value upon death.

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Old Mutual Financial Network


OM Safety Index 7

The Old Mutual Safety Index 7 offers your clients high guarantees plus upside potential, a choice of 5 crediting options and flexibility.

Features Include:

  • 7 year vanishing surrender charge
  • 3% guarantee on 100% of premium
  • 4 index crediting options + a fixed account
  • 10% free withdrawal per year
  • 6% commission

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Sunlife


The SunLife Keyport Index Multipoint gives you and your clients numerous options and flexibility required in these unpredictable times. Take advantage of the proven rolling monthly average indexed crediting method, while having access to the premium. Leaving $4,000 in the account, the remaining premium can be withdrawn with no penalty (you may loose the unvested index credits).

Additional Features Include:

  • Choice of  1, 5, 7, or 10 yr terms
  • Rolling monthly average index crediting method with annual high water mark
  • $10k minimum premium
  • Up to 10% commission
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American General


AIG Horizon Plus 2004

With all of the uncertainties in life, don't you want a Guarantee?

Give your clients a 11.11% tax equivalent yield (using a 28% tax bracket).

The AIG Horizon Plus 2004 features:

  • 10% 1st year rate
  • 4% rate yrs 2-6
  • 10 year surrender charge
  • 6 year rate guarantee
  • 10% free withdrawal per year
  • $5k Minimum premium
  • 6% commission

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Reliance Standard Life


Protect your clients' future with the annuity “Harness” for Safety Conscious Clients.

The Apollo-MVA offers:
  • 7 year surrender charge
  • 10% immediate free withdrawal, cumulative to 30%
  • 3% minimum guaranteed interest rate
  • 4% Annuitization Bonus
  • 6% 1st year rate
  • 4% base rate
  • 6% commission

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Insurance Desk
 

New Product!

Help your clients reach their goals with Nationwide's new product that offers competitive cash value growth and benefits your clients can use during their lifetime.

A unique feature is the income tax-free wealth transfer for beneficiaries. For product information and features, call 866-863-2841 or click here.


Tired of being treated like a number?
 

At Essex Securities you will get the personal attention and support you deserve. Our sales and marketing department consists of fully licensed professionals who assist with insightful investment decisions for you and your clients. We provide our registered representatives with access to a full array of advisory programs, variable products, mutual funds and insurance products.

Offering you:
  • One of the highest payouts in the industry
  • Cutting edge products
  • Seamless transition
  • No proprietary products to sell
  • Trails for life program
  • Transitions to fee based products
  • One–on–one support from individuals who care

Become part of the team, call today! (800) 377-7964




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