Help your clients attract and retain high caliber employees with this new, compact reference guide. An ideal educational tool for today's information-hungry and time strapped professional, this book includes an overview of the various compensation plans available, the many features each plan offers, and a summary of how they compare and can be applied to different scenarios.'The Society of Financial Professionals has long been dedicated to the principle of providing ongoing education to the industry. Now, this compelling new guide continues the tradition and the legacy of learning"by Alan R. Ziegler, CEBS, CLU, ChFCPresident, Society of Financial ProfessionalsTo attract and retain top tier employees, employers must craft appealing compensation plans. Individuals need information on the many plans available to determine which will benefit them most when negotiating new contracts. And today's busy financial service professionals need to stay abreast of all the latest plans - so they can advise their clients accordingly.Now, the Society of Financial Professionals has teamed up with tax and compensation planning expert, Lou Shuntich, to bring it all together in one compact volume. This 'one-stop" source provides a concise, to-the-point overview of.. The various plans available.. The significant features of each plan offers.. And a summary of how they compare and can be applied to different scenarios.The compact, easy reference format makes this guide simple to use. Concise, straightforward chapters address the various tax and ERISA issues that must be evaluated, and an easy-reading chart covers the comparison criteria needed to draw sound conclusions.

Term life insurance. Whole life. Variable and Universal life insurance. The list of choices for insurance products continues to grow - along with the different uses and tax implications associated with each. Despite the dizzying pace of change in the industry, every financial professional must understand the different types of insurance available - and the considerations for purchasing them.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now - the Society of Financial Professionals teams up with tax and estate planning expert Lou Shuntich to bring you a practical new reference guide that is both compact and comprehensive. Concise and to-the-point, this handbook provides the latest industry information on: . The legal aspects of acquiring and owning a policy. The types of products and contracts available. Simple criteria for evaluating and comparing policies and insurance companies. The tax implications of each product type. Structuring policies, ownership arrangements and beneficiaries for maximum tax and legal benefits - and tips for avoiding traps and pitfalls in the processWhile not an exhaustive account of the industry - it's an excellent primer that covers the key concepts necessary when advising clients or analyzing portfolios and estates. And in keeping with the Society of Financial Professionals' steadfast commitment to providing continuing education to the industry, The Life Insurance Handbook is the perfect learning tool for keeping busy financial professionals and their clients up-to-date

Stay on top of your game - and your client's tax shelter options - regardless of changing regulations - with this compact, relevant new guide highlighting the 3 key elements of successful estate planning. Packed with up-to-date information for today's working professional it's also accessible enough to share with your clients. Benefit from years of estate planning expertise, and develop new skills that will allow you to provide superior client service.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------'This compact guide provides relevant, up-to-date information for today's working professional - and is accessible enough for advisor's to share with their clients."By Alan R. Ziegler, CEBS, CLU, ChFC President, Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsStay on top of your game and your client's tax shelter options, regardless of changing regulations. Tax and estate planning expert Lou Shuntich, outlines the latest tax saving solutions that will help minimize estate taxes, provide maximum protection, and leverage client returns.Learn to tackle the 3 key elements of successful estate planning with ease, as Lou's compact reference, guides you through the main steps. His straight-forward approach helps you.. Gain intimate knowledge of the transfer tax laws and the challenges they present.. Become familiar with the available solutions to estate planning problems.. Master the process of analysis in order to identify the challenges and map out the solutions.Benefit from Shuntich's years of legal experience in business insurance and estate planning - and the continued dedication of the Society of Financial Professionals to provide an on-going source of current, high-quality educations - as you develop new skills that will empower you to provide superior client service.