I recently read this line in a publication.  Unfortunately, I can’t remember who wrote this or where I saw it.  But, it really hit home as time does go by so quickly.  It made me think of our most valuable assets at The Ohlson Group, Inc.  That would be you… the independent advisor and insurance specialist that does business with our firm.  Our business, and life in general, is changing every day. 

Sometimes, it might just feel tough to hang in there while trying to implement new tools and strategies.  I had an agent tell me… “I am just too old to change my way of doing business.”  I wish I would have read the title of this commentary prior to speaking with him.  Had I read the line, I would have told him that, “You will never be younger than you are today.”  

Look, like you, I can get challenged by technology. I need the kids to help me with my TV when I start screwing up the channels etc.  But seriously, I, along with the staff, have been knee deep in what technology can do for you.  It is not a case where we throw out what you are already doing.  On the contrary, we embrace what you are doing and add another arrow into your quiver.

So, why not take a look at the tools we are providing to our associates in the field?  Together, we make this, sometimes daunting, leap into technology less stressful and highly profitable.  No time to wait as you “will never be younger than you are today.” Ask us about the digital lead program what we are now using with a select group of advisors.  Now, I have done it.  I have let the cat out of thee bag.  But, only those reading this today will know that we are ready to unleash across the country and territories can be protected.  So, even though my hair is turning gray and my hairline continues to recede, I know that I will never be younger than I am today.  So, this is the time for all of us.

Never before, and possibly never again, will the concept of "Independence with Affiliation" be as important as it is today to the successful insurance based professional.  The industry is going through tremendous change.  Some companies that you may have written through in the past are no longer around.  Many IMO's have sold, and mergers and consolidations are changing the financial landscape.  Which companies and IMO's will be the players for the foreseeable future?  Who will have the products and services that are cutting edge?  How do you maximize your compensation (your net compensation) and where will you receive your best marketing and administrative support?

These are probably only a few of the question that you may be asking yourself.  Plus, what does the regulatory landscape hold for all of us?  Where can you turn to find the answers and retain profitable independence?  The Ohlson Group is the answer.  "Independence with Affiliation."  The Ohlson Group has mastered  the unique combination of Service, Credibility, Integrity and Profitability (SCIP).

The Ohlson Group has one of the best annuity and life portfolios available to the successful professional.  Our digital marketing, point of sales pieces, seminar assistance and compensation are among the finest in the industry.  And, our administrative and marketing support staff is second to none.

These are but a few of the reasons that The Ohlson Group and the Safe Money places Agent Network has been experiencing tremendous annual growth.  But, the most important reason is you... our most valuable asset, the successful independent professional.  Please accept our sincere thanks for your past and present support.  My partners, Nick Ohlson CLU,ChFC and Joe Ohlson, LUTCF and I are positioning the company for even greater growth and even greater marketing assistance to get you in front of pre-qualified prospects, under favorable circumstances and on a regular basis.  Plus, help in making your current client base an endless source of new referred leads.  

So, if it has been a while since you did business with our firm or, if you haven't tried us before, give us a call.  What do you have to lose?  We are confident that we can bring positive change to your business.  We look forward to speaking with you.

WOW… that is the average annual cost in 2019 to receive services in a semi-private room in an Indiana skilled nursing facility, according to the Indiana FSSA. 

Let me give you a few other startling facts:

1. 52% of Americans over the age of 65 will need long term care services in a nursing facility.
2. And, the average stay is 2 years and 7 months. 

So, as long as everyone has a couple hundred thousand dollars hanging around, they should be okay.  But, what if there is a spouse at home?  Will he/she have enough cash to stay in the world that they have become accustomed to? Let's talk.

I just attended a meeting where an elder law attorney was speaking about long term care costs and also Medicaid.  He acknowledged that there are far more people with too few assets to cover these costs.  That is when Medicaid comes in... after you are impoverished.  He then spoke of the declining number of insurers in the long term care arena.  

And, he spoke highly of the new asset based products and life and annuity products with accelerated benefits.  As I sat there listening, I still am perplexed as to why more advisors are not offering these products.  Ladies and gentlemen, I am very convinced that these products are going to be the "hot sellers” in the next 2 years.  And, this is perfect for a client review.  You can discuss this particular calamity, and ask how they would handle it.  

Look, you pledge to give the best service to your clients.  Are you doing them a disservice when you don't discuss and present these solutions?  Want to talk? Give us a call at 1-877-844-0900, or book an appointment with one of our Marketing consultants.