In this powerful episode, Kevin Riley of One America joins Tennessee Brokerage Agency to tackle one of today’s most urgent financial and emotional challenges: the caregiver crisis. Riley reframes the long-term care (LTC) conversation — shifting the focus from paying for care to managing resources and protecting families from the crushing realities of caregiving.

Listeners will gain a clear understanding of why LTC planning isn’t about averages or age, but about ensuring access, control, and dignity when care is needed. Riley dives deep into the staggering statistics — including the 63% higher mortality rate among unpaid caregivers — and calls out the “lie of consequences” that keeps clients from planning ahead.

This episode explores how One America’s asset-based LTC solutions empower clients to protect both their wealth and their loved ones. From Care Coordination Concierge services to respite benefits and lifetime joint coverage, these innovative options give families real-life relief when it matters most.

For advisors, Riley offers practical conversation starters to help clients confront care planning head-on — not with fear, but with foresight. It’s a must-listen for anyone who believes that the true measure of financial planning is how well it safeguards the people behind the numbers.

We cover why speed and transparency matter, how Swift can improve efficiency for advisors, and what it means for reaching more clients who may have been turned off by traditional processes. Whether you’re an advisor looking for practical ways to save time, or someone curious about how technology is streamlining the insurance world, this conversation will give you a clear look at what’s changing, and why it matters.

Small-business succession planning is often ignored until it’s too late. John Fitzpatrick and Mark Berry of John Hancock share real-life stories, key insights from the Connelly case, and practical tools like the BOSS framework to help advisors guide clients through buy-sell agreements, Key Person insurance, and continuity planning. Discover how to position yourself as a solutions provider—not just a product seller—and gain the confidence to start meaningful conversations with business owners. This episode will give you actionable strategies to protect clients’ legacies and strengthen your own practice.

August isn't downtime - it's go time. In this episode, John Felton & Zach Gosselin break down why now is the perfect moment for advisors to reconnect with clients, spot life changes, and spark meaningful conversations that lead to real planning opportunities.

From mid-year check-ins that turned into major plan overhauls, to simple tactics for identifying client needs without product overhwhelm, this is your launchpad for the final quarter of the year.

• Real advisor success stories
• How to spot cross-sell opportunities
• One action step to take before Friday

Don't wait for the year-end rush, get ahead of it!

In this episode, we sit down with Grant James, a property and casualty advisor, who shares their firsthand experience navigating the life insurance application process through Vive. The conversation dives into the day-to-day efficiencies gained, the technology’s real-world impact on case management, and how Vive streamlined everything from carrier selection to submission. The advisor reflects on initial expectations versus actual results, including time saved, client satisfaction, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to optimize your workflow, this episode delivers honest insights and practical takeaways for today’s producers.

In recognition of Disability Insurance Awareness Month, this episode dives into the importance of disability insurance and how advisors can better serve clients by including it in their planning conversations. The discussion covers key target markets for disability insurance, including professionals, business owners, and young earners just starting their careers. Listeners will also learn about the simplified application processes now available, making it easier than ever to get coverage in place. The episode wraps up with a breakdown of the types of disability insurance products on the market today—from individual to group and supplemental policies—helping advisors match the right solution to their clients’ unique needs.

In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Heather Sprague, our new Underwriting Consultant with LIBRA and a true game-changer for your life insurance business. Heather brings years of experience navigating the ins and outs of underwriting—and she’s here to help you turn borderline cases into approved applications. Tune in to learn how Heather partners with advisors to strengthen submissions, avoid common pitfalls, and ultimately improve offer outcomes. Plus, she shares practical tips you can start using today to set your cases up for success. If you're looking to boost placement and protect more families, this is one you won’t want to miss.

We all know that you can’t time the market and when a client is entering the distribution phase of their retirement planning, this becomes an increased concern. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how utilizing an IUL allows your clients to strategically use the plan to fund their retirement. Adding a life insurance solution not only offers death benefit protection but also options and flexibility within their portfolio to navigate market fluctuations. By understanding the impact of market cycles and how asset location can impact retirement income, your clients can plan for the unexpected. Indexed universal life insurance (IUL) provides powerful tools to help safeguard your clients' portfolios with a tax-advantaged solution.

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